Aldershot attacked the Daggers from the off and Burbridge had to save with his feet on 17 minutes. The Shots dominated throughout the half and Reece Connolly headed over just before the break.

Following strong words from the management team at the break and change of personnel, it was hoped for better things. Unfortunately for the visitors, Aldershot continued to dominate, Cox fired a 20 yard shot, which was well saved again by Burbridge. The Daggers first effort of the game came on 61 minutes when Abioye crossed for Hunwicks who shot just wide.

On 63 minutes the hosts took the lead. A throw from the left was picked up by Pearson who shot from 25 yards into the roof of the net and eight minutes latert made it two goals to nil, when a Casey cross was knocked home unmarked by Connolly.

It took Dagenham & Redbridge 84 minutes before they took the game to Aldershot and had efforts to get back into the game. With three minutes to go,
Bland crossed and substitute Cooper header was cleared off the line. Nash and Abioye had chances in the final seconds.

After the game, Manager Lee Goodwin commented. He expressed his disappointment with the game. The game was played on a heavy pitch, conceded 2 poor goals. It was just a bad day at the office.

Team: Burbridge, Hunwicks, Cuthbert (Matthews 69 mins), Adams (Cooper 69 mins), Payne, Bourne, Demetriou, Cherubin (Hogarth 46 mins), Abioye, Nash, Bland Subs (unused) Fitsimmons and Pike

The Academy side now break for 3 weeks, before they are back in action at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on 10th January at May and Bakers.