Alresford Town beaten 6-2 by Aldershot in record 603-attendance clash

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        September 25, 2026

Alresford Town beaten 6-2 by Aldershot in record 603-attendance clash

Good Morning Winchester — 2026-09-25

In a game Alresford were very much competing for the most part, Aldershot found two late goals to restore their four goal lead.
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Alresford Town beaten 6-2 by Aldershot in record 603-attendance clash
• In a game Alresford were very much competing for the most part, Aldershot found two late goals to restore their four goal lead.
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