Simeon Jackson started a Rushden comeback as the Diamonds recovered from 2-0 down to earn a draw. Jackson headed home a cross from Michael Rankine after 52 minutes before Anthony Charles put the ball in his own net for the Aldershot equaliser.
Charles headed the ball past Shots keeper Nikki Bull from six yards.
John Grant had converted a Darren Barnard cross from six yards to put the Shots ahead and Jonny Dixon had doubled their lead from 20 yards.
Aldershot: Bull, Smith, Charles, Day, Barnard, Newman, Beckford (Hudson 79), Molesley, Williams, John Grant, Dixon.
Subs Not Used: Wells, Scott, Pritchard, Anderson.
Booked: Williams, Molesley.
Goals: John Grant 8, Dixon 16.
Rushden & D'monds: Tynan, Ashton, Hope, Albrighton, Hatswell, Cook (Rankine 46), Bostwick, Mills, Perpetuini (Wilson 72), Maamria, Jackson (Beardsley 84).
Subs Not Used: Margarson, Goodliffe.
Sent Off: Bostwick (59).
Booked: Bostwick, Hatswell, Albrighton.
Goals: Jackson 52, Charles 57 og.
Att: 2,189
Ref: R Vaughan (Somerset).