We’re delighted to be hosting five Aldershot Divisional Football Association (ADFA) Cup Finals at the EBB Stadium at the end of the 24/25 season.
For all supporters attending please note:
- For all matches there will be a refreshment van available at the stadium alongside access for the general public to the EBB Lounge Bar after the morning kick offs and before and after the afternoon/evening matches.
- Please note for all Cup Finals the only personnel who will be permitted entry to the ground via vehicle will be players, staff and those named in advance from the respective clubs committee. There will be no additional parking available in the stadium and all spectators/supporters will be able to park in town centre car parks.
- Tickets for all matches will be bought on the gate on the day of the game
The finals are as follows:
ADFA SATURDAY SENIOR CUP FINAL – Tuesday, 6th May | 19:45 KO
Hartley Wintney v Tadley Calleva
Entrance (Via Ordnance Road- Side Gate): Adult £10, concessions (65+) £7, Under 16 FOC
Pitching-In Isthmian League South Central side Hartley Wintney won the 2021/22 competition beating Fleet Town 5-2 in the final. They have progressed to this season’s final with victories over Ashford Town Middlesex, Knaphill and Aldershot Town. Combined Counties League Tadley Calleva will be competing in their first ADFA Final after victories versus Godalming Town, Wokingham Town, Badshot Lea and Westfield. The ADFA Senior Cup Final is the longest standing competition for the association. It was first competed for in 1895 when Army team 1st Highland Light Infantry (HLI) were the winners beating 1st Wiltshire Regiment 9-3. The first five winners of the competition were Army teams until 1900 when Aldershot Athletics Club beat the Royal Engineers 2-1; the latter are commemorating their 150thanniversary since winning the FA Cup in 1875.
ADFA SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP FINAL – Saturday, 10th May | 10:30 KO
Bramley Utd U23 v Farnborough North End Athletic
Entrance (Via Ordnance Road- Side Gate): Adult £6, concessions (65+) £4, Under 16 FOC
Farnborough North End Athletic return to the EBB Stadium to defend the trophy after beating previous winners Woking Vets, 2-0 last season. A semi-final success versus Farnborough North End was achieved with a 4-1 victory. Bramley United U23 are in the final for the first time after overcoming Ash United U23 4-3 in the semi-final.
SATURDAY INTERMEDIATE CUP FINAL (Mark Coombs Trophy)
Whitehill and Bordon v Rushmoor Community – Saturday, 10th May | 15:00 KO
Entrance (Via Ordnance Road- Side Gate): Adult £6, concessions (65+) £4, Under 16 FOC
There will be a new name on the trophy this season. Whitehill and Bordon reached the final after a 4-1 semi-final success versus Midhurst and Easebourne Reserves. Rushmoor Community progressed after eliminating last season’s holders Liphook United 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. Mark Coombs was a local footballer whose life was tragically cut short after an asthma attack. His Mother, Yvonne (pictured with ADFA Chair Mike Gardner and Competitions Secretary Richard Whittington), and we hope will be our welcome guest on the day to present the Trophy and medals.
SUNDAY JUNIOR INVITATION (Eric Holbrook) CUP – Sunday, 18th May | 10:30 KO
Wheatsheaf Seconds v Woking Vets
Entrance (Via Ordnance Road- Side Gate): Adult £6, concessions (65+) £4, Under 16 FOC
Woking Vets are the current holders after beating Camberley Magpies 4-2 in last season’s final. They won a semi-final penalty shoot-out versus Weybourne 4-3 after a 1-1 draw. Wheatsheaf Seconds are in their first final having beaten Aldershot Rangers Red, FC Potters, Fleet Spurs and Woking and Weybridge scoring 28 goals along the way.
SUNDAY SENIOR INVITATION CUP – Sunday, 18th May | 15:00 KO
Wheatsheaf v Shire United
Entrance (Via Ordnance Road- Side Gate): Adult £6, concessions (65+) £4, Under 16 FOC
Shire United are the current holders winning their first final last season with a 3-0 victory v Seale. They defeated West End 5-0 in this season’s semi-final. Wheatsheaf are in their first final and defeated Seale along the way with a 2-0 second round win before beating Bracknell Rangers 4-0 in the semi-final.
