Aldershot Town were dealt a cruel blow at the EBB Stadium as Tamworth snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory in a compelling English National League fixture. The home side, aiming to improve their league position, were undone by a goal in the seventh minute of added time, leaving them to rue missed opportunities.
The opening exchanges were characterised by a cautious approach from both teams, with neither side fully committing to attacking play. However, Aldershot Town gradually began to establish a degree of control as the first half progressed. Their efforts were rewarded in the 35th minute when Kwame Thomas found the net, following an assist from Archy Taylor. This goal provided a significant boost to the home support and appeared to put Aldershot Town in a strong position to secure three points.
Tamworth, however, demonstrated resilience. Just after the interval, they drew level. Haydn Hollis scored in the 49th minute, with Manny Duku providing the assist. The equaliser brought Tamworth firmly back into the contest and promptly shifted the momentum. The scoreline remained tied for a considerable period, with both teams seeking an advantage.
The match took a notable turn in the 49th minute when Aldershot Town’s manager, Alan Dowson, was shown a second yellow card for foul and abusive language, leading to his dismissal from the dugout. This meant Aldershot Town had to navigate the remainder of the match without their manager’s presence on the touchline.
Despite this setback, Aldershot Town continued to battle. Tamworth, sensing an opportunity, pushed for a winning goal. Their persistence was rewarded in the final moments of the game. In the 97th minute, Beck-Ray Enoru scored the decisive goal, with Oliver Lynch, a second-half substitute, credited with the assist. The late strike proved a significant blow to Aldershot Town’s hopes of securing a point and ultimately condemned them to defeat.
The result leaves Aldershot Town in a challenging position in the league standings. Following this loss, they remain on 13 points from 15 games, occupying 19th place in the English National League. Their recent form has been a concern, with the team now winless in their last five matches. Tamworth, conversely, continue their impressive run. They move up to 8th in the table with 25 points from 15 games, extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches and strengthening their promotion aspirations.