The 27-year-old former Norwich City striker has been snapped up by Bradford City until the new year.
Bantams boss Colin Todd moved quickly to replace Dele Adabola who turned down a permanent move from Coventry City, following three months on loan with the League One outfit. Abbey was forced to leave Carrow Road in the summer after a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.
Jonny Dixon, on a month’s loan from Wycombe, scored twice for Aldershot in the FA Cup on Saturday. The youngster’s second was a spectacular effort from 30 yards, as the Shot strolled to a 4-0 win over Canvey Island.