Aldershot Town slipped to a 3-2 defeat at newly-promoted Tamworth in the National League.

Tamworth took the lead in the eighth minute when Jordan Cullinane-Liburd headed in from a corner.

It took until the 20th minute for the Shots to really threaten Jas Singh's goal as they took a while to grow into the game, but Hady Ghandour forced the Tamworth keeper to parry the ball behind for a corner.

Five minutes later, Theo Widdrington picked out the run of Jack Barham with a ball over the top and the Shots striker forced Singh into a save with an effort from outside the area.

Barham made no mistake in the 32nd minute as he marked his first start for the Shots this season with a goal. Dejan Tetek feinted and slipped through two Tamworth defenders to drive forward and with a little chip over the next challenge, he found Barham who slotted it past Singh to level the game.

A couple of chances came Aldershot’s way before the break but neither Cameron Hargreaves or Olly Scott could test Singh and the sides went into the break level.

Tamworth regained the lead in the 50th minute. Nathan Tshikuna headed the ball into the path of Chris Wreh, who was able to apply the finish.

Tshikuna then provided some individual brilliance to double his side's advantage just five minutes later. As he drove towards Aldershot's goal, he unleashed a superb effort from 25 yards out that found the top corner and gave Shots keeper Marcus Dewhurst no chance.

Tyler Frost was brought on in the 65th minute but lasted just seven minutes after landing awkwardly after a strong challenge and receiving lengthy treatment.

The lengthy stoppage killed the momentum for a short while, but Tshikuna was still looking dangerous and forced Dewhurst into a superb save with his feet in the 84th minute.

There were 17 minutes added on and two minutes into those Aldershot had a golden opportunity when Scott's cross was headed over by Ashley Akpan at the back post.

Kai Corbett skipped past a couple of challenges but could only blast his effort over the bar as he broke into the box in the eighth minute of added time.

Aldershot had a glimmer of hope in the 104th minute when James Henry found the back of the net. Lining up a free kick from just outside the edge of the box, he found the top corner with a powerful effort that Singh had no chance of saving.

But it was not enough for the Shots as despite pushing forward in search of an equaliser, Tamworth held firm and picked up all three points.