The Aldershot Divisional Football Association has been responsible for overseeing football in the Aldershot area for 125 years along with running cups.
We look forward to 2022/23
@adfacups
Aldershot Senior Cup Final to be played at the home of
@TheVanaramaNL
@OfficialShots
on Tuesday 9 May between
@westfield_fc
and
@BLFC1907
. Kick off 7.45pm. Admission £8 Adults and £5 concessions. The first of 5 cup finals to be staged there.
We were delighted to see
@grahambrookland
receive
@HampshireFA
Certificate of Commendation to recognise 35 years service to local football including various roles with
@OfficialShots
Graham is currently
@adfacups
Vice Chairman. Congratulations Graham
Congratulations to
@CamberleyTownFC
on winning the Saturday senior final. Next season is our 125th anniversary so we are aiming to have a bigger competition.
Congratulations to
@YateleyUtdFC
on winning the
@adfacups
Mark Coombs Saturday Intermediate Invitational Challenge Cup Final beating
@HartleyFC
U23 1-0 at
@OfficialShots
courtesy of a late winner from Man of the Match Adam Teale.
The wonderful adulations that have been provided since the announcement of the sad passing of John Porter are testament to how highly regarded he was. We are thankful that we were able to represent John with his
@adfacups
long service award at
@FleetSpurs
in September. RIP John
We send our best wishes to all at
@OfficialShots
and 4700 travelling Shots fans on your
@EmiratesFACup
3rd round tie at
@WBA
on Sunday. It’s been a fantastic run so far and a credit to the local Aldershot
@adfacups
area. Have a great day.
Despite heavy downpour
@OfficialShots
pitch is in excellent condition for
@adfacups
Senior Cup Final; a competition that commenced in 1894.
@westfield_fc
v
@BLFC1907
7.45pm kick off.
£8 Adult
£5 Concessions
EBB Lounge open for drinks and refreshments
Support local football
All at
@adfacups
were delighted to welcome Yvonne Coombs to Cup Final bet
@YateleyUtdFC
and
@HartleyFC
U23 at
@OfficialShots
played in memory of her son Mark Coombs lost to an Asthma attack at a young age. Over £100 was raised for
@asthmauk
Thank you to all who contributed.
The final
@adfacups
match for the 2022/23 season saw
@YateleyUtdFC
lift the Sunday Senior Cup with a 3-1 victory v
@FrimleySunday
at
@OfficialShots
courtesy of goals from Joe Tagg, Kane Fitzgerald and Ben Chalke. Yateley’s Adam Gibson won player of the match on his birthday.
All at
@adfacups
were delighted to welcome mother of Mark Coombs, Yvonne, to Intermediate Final
@OfficialShots
Local footballer Mark sadly passed away due to an asthma attack. Yvonne presented trophy and medals for Mark Coombs Trophy to
@HartleyFC
U23 and
@LiphookUnitedFC
Congratulations to
@FarnboroughFC
stalwart Roger Pierce on receiving his 20 Year Long Service Award from our
@adfacups
Chairman Mike Gardner alongside ‘Boro Life Member Garry award.
We look forward to 2022/23
@adfacups
Aldershot Senior Cup Final to be played at the home of
@TheVanaramaNL
@OfficialShots
on Tuesday 9 May between
@westfield_fc
and
@BLFC1907
. Kick off 7.45pm. Admission £8 Adults and £5 concessions. The first of 5 cup finals to be staged there.
Our
@adfacups
Chair Mike Gardner received his 20 Year Long Service Award to local football at our AGM at
@OfficialShots
by President Thura Win. Our Chair since 2015 Mike has huge referee experience alongside service with
@FCFleetTown
Congratulations Mike.
Sunday morning sees the first
@adfacups
Final of the 2021/22 season as
@OfficialShots
hosts the Eric Holbrook Sunday Junior Invitation Challenge Cup. Kick off is at 1030am. Entry £5 adults and £2 concessions. Please support local grass roots football.
Congratulations
@shotstrustfc
winning the
@adfacups
Sunday Junior Eric Holbrook Challenge Cup Final at
@OfficialShots
with a 3-2 win v Rushmoor Community- a superb advert for local football. Player of the Match Dan Cox netted the winning goal on 70 minutes.
Free entry at
@OfficialShots
this week as British Army entertain Royal Navy Men/ Women in 2023 Inter Services.
@Armyfa1888
will be welcoming Aldershot Royal British Legion, RN Assoc( Aldershot), Ash Manor Cadets, TS Swiftsure. Come along and support best of military football.
All at the
@adfacups
send our deepest condolences to
@Bakler1
and all of the family of Keith Baker. A Rushmoor footballing legend who made a huge contribution to local football. RIP Keith
We are devastated to learn of the passing of Keith Baker this morning, at the age of 66.
A 1992 original, Keith was an extremely distinguished figure in the local game, making 137 appearances in total over three years at the Shots. He will be truly missed by all.
RIP
The 1st Highland Light Infantry were the inaugural winners in 1895. Tonight at
@OfficialShots
the 104th
@adfacups
Aldershot Saturday Senior Cup Final will be competed between
@FCFleetTown
and
@HartleyFC
Kick Off 7.30pm
£7 Adults
£3 Concessions
Please support local football.
All at
@adfacups
wish
@OfficialShots
the best of fortune this evening in the FA Cup 2nd round replay v Stockport County. The match is live on
@BBCTwo
at 7.45pm
Congratulations to
@BLFC1907
who are 2022/23
@adfacups
Senior Cup winners beating
@westfield_fc
2-0 at
@OfficialShots
courtesy of 2nd half goals from Mal Thomas and George Frise. Player of the Match was awarded to Kane Ferdinand.
At our
@adfacups
Council meeting we were delighted to make presentation to
@phil_blakey
Phil is moving to Dorset. He has been superb ambassador of Aldershot DFA as Life VP, Secretary and Treasurer plus serving many local clubs. We wish you all the best Phil. Thank you
The
@adfacups
were delighted to make a donation of £544 to
@PTHospice
from the proceeds of the 50/50 draws made at the 2022/23 cup finals played at
@OfficialShots
Thank you to all who contributed to support such a well respected local charity.
Congratulations to
@FCFleetTown
on reaching a wonderful milestone of 100 years of football at Calthorpe Park. Fantastic to see so much enthusiasm and commitment at a club that is an excellent example of great community spirit in the
@adfacups
area.
Wow what an amazing day celebrating our hundred year anniversary at Calthorpe Park. Thanks to the 405 of you that turned out and helped make it happen and of course a big thanks to all of our brilliant volunteers
#FT2GETHER
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#COYB
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All at
@adfacups
are sorry to learn of the passing of Ted Pearce. One of the most influential and successful managers ever within our local area. We send our deepest sympathies to Ted’s family.
The
@adfacups
Eric Holbrook Cup Final
Sun 14 May 2023
@shotstrustfc
V Rushmoor Community
Venue:
@OfficialShots
Kick Off: 10.30am
Entry: £5 Adults £3 Concessions
EBB Lounge Bar open
Refreshments available.
Come and support local grass roots football.
The last
@adfacups
Final of the season this morning. The Sunday Senior Invitation Challenge Cup Final between FC Fleet and Bracknell Rangers. Kick off 10.00 at
@OfficialShots
The draw for the semi finals of the
@adfacups
Saturday Senior Cup has been made. The final will be at
@OfficialShots
on 17 May 2022 with a 7.30pm kick off.
A year ago today our respected former
@adfacups
President and Secretary Eddie Spraggett received a Lifetime Award for services to football from
@HampshireFA
John Benfield. This was presented at our 125 anniversary match between
@CamberleyTownFC
and
@Armyfa1888
in Aldershot
Congratulations to Nigel Welch on receiving the
@adfacups
Long Service Award. An outstanding contribution to local football especially with
@WeyValleyFC
and
@NEHYLFootball
Fully deserved.
Our Chair Mike Gardner and colleagues will be at
@OfficialShots
v Yeovil Town on Good Friday to make a surprise presentation at half time to an Aldershot stalwart who will receive
@adfacups
Long Service Award in recognition of outstanding service to local football.
The
@adfacups
Saturday Junior Cup Final
Sat 13 May 2023
Farnham Vets
V
@WokingVetsFC
Venue:
@OfficialShots
Kick Off: 11am
Entry via Ordnance Road Gate:
£5 Adults £3 Concessions
Refreshments Available and EBB Lounge bar open.
At our recent AGM our Life Vice President
@john_marchment
presented Steve Hull with his
@adfacups
Long Service award for his devotion and dedication to local football primarily for service with
@CoveFC_Official
Congratulations Steve.
David Bland was presented with his
@adfacups
20 Year Service Award by President Thura Win at our recent AGM at
@OfficialShots
David has played an extensive contribution to local football especially at
@EversleyCaliFC
Congratulations David
All of the ADFA finals are being held
@OfficialShots
EBB stadium over the bank holiday weekend, 4 to 6 May 2019.
For timings and teams please visit our website . Come long and support local football
ALDERSHOT AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE is actively seeking U23 teams to join next season to create new younger division to help U18 to U23 players on pathway to adult football. Players/Coaches invited to
@CoveFC_Official
Wed 27th March 8pm. Please email u23
@adfl
.org.uk
The
@adfacups
donated £200 to
@asthmauk
from collection made at the 2022/23 Saturday Int (Mark Coombs) Trophy Cup Final at
@OfficialShots
Mark was a local footballer who sadly died after an asthma attack. His Mum Yvonne always attends the final. Thank you to all who contributed
We were delighted to see John Marchment
@john_marchment
receive a
@HampshireFA
Certificate of Commendation to recognise 35 years service to football. A former
@adfacups
Chairman John still plays huge role within the organisation. Congratulations John.
Congratulations Farnborough North End Athletic on winning
@adfacups
Saturday Junior Invitational Cup Final at
@OfficialShots
in 2-0 win v
@WokingVetsFC
with goals from Harry Williams and Reece Daniels. Woking’s Victor King was MOM.
Mark Coombs was a local footballer who played for Spennys and was sadly taken from us too early following an Asthma attack. There will be a collection and 50/50 draw where proceeds will be donated to
@asthmauk
Congratulations
@HartleyFC
U23 on winning the
@adfacups
Mark Coombs Saturday Invitation Challenge Cup Final beating
@LiphookUnitedFC
3-0 at
@OfficialShots
courtesy of goals from Isaiah Blankendal (2) and Jimmy Bamgbose. Bartley’s David Lamour was Player of the Match.
Congratulations
@LiphookUnitedFC
winning 23/24
@adfacups
Saturday Intermediate Challenge Cup - Mark Coombs Trophy with 4-1 win v
@HartleyFC
Dev at
@OfficialShots
Hat-trick hero Billy Alcock was MOM. It was great Marks mum Yvonne Coombs attended and presented trophies/medals.
Congratulations to FC Fleet on winning the 2021/22
@adfacups
Sunday Senior Challenge Cup beating Bracknell Rangers 4-2 in the final at
@OfficialShots
to conclude our 2021/22 cup final season.
Our 2nd
@adfacups
final today at
@OfficialShots
as
@HartleyFC
U23 play
@LiphookUnitedFC
in Mark Coombs Saturday Intermediate Cup. A local footballer Mark sadly lost his life due to an asthma attack. His Mum Yvonne is our special guest. Funds are being raised today for
@asthmauk
All at
@adfa
send our best wishes to
@HartleyFC
U23 player Sachin Da Silva and are pleased to learn that he is now out of hospital after suffering an injury in the Saturday Intermediate Cup Final today.
@HartleyFC
@adfacups
@YateleyUtdFC
Update from Hospital. Sachin had a dislocated shoulder that they managed to put back in. He’s now on his way home. 🧡⚽️🦌
The 4th
@adfa
Cup Final. This morning it’s the Sunday Junior Eric Holbrook Cup Final between
@shotstrustfc
and Rushmoor Community at
@OfficialShots
A healthy Sunday morning crowd here.
Our President Thura Win presented Steve Goble with his
@adfacups
20 Year Service Award at our recent AGM at
@OfficialShots
Steve has been involved in local football at
@farnboroughne
and
@HartleyFC
Sunday Vets. Congratulations Steve
We were delighted to present a fully deserved
@adfacups
Long Service Award in front of close to 3000 people on Good Friday to Rev Mike Pusey who was
@OfficialShots
and Aldershot FC Chaplain for nearly 50 years. A hugely respected man. Congratulations Mike.
Congratulations Foresters Arms on winning the 2021/22
@adfacups
Eric Holbrook Sunday Junior Invitation Cup Final beating Yateley Utd 6-2 at
@OfficialShots
Man of the Match was Bradley Timpson for the victorious team.
First to receive an award is… Phil Blakey!👏
🥇 Phil started out like many others, taking on the role of Club Secretary when there was "nobody else to do it" back in 1977 and continued to serve several leagues over the following years.
#GAFAS24
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Good luck to
@RopleyFootball
@mytchettfc
@YateleyUtdFC
and
@AfcFleet
in the ADFA Saturday Junior Cup semi finals tomorrow. Remember to be eligible to play in a semi final a player must have been signed by 1 March 2019 and played 3 games for your club.
@FleetSpurs
The
@adfacups
are saddened to learn of such sad news. A true character and superb servant of local football. John will be sadly missed. We send our deepest sympathies to John’s family at this difficult time.