Eastleigh's FA Cup dreams were shattered by Bolton Wanderers, as they lost 3-2 in a thrilling tie.

What happened?

The match was a pulsating encounter, with Eastleigh taking the lead through Joe Partington's stunning goal. Bolton responded with two goals, but Eastleigh kept probing and scored again before the interval.

Why it matters for Eastleigh

The loss is a setback for Eastleigh, but they can take pride in their performance, which was full of skill and composure. As of 25 Jun 2026, Eastleigh sits 17th in the National League, with 50 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WDLWD. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 17th | | Points | 50 | | Recent form | WDLWD |

What comes next?

Eastleigh's focus will now shift to their league campaign, where they will look to build on their recent form, which includes a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 1-0 win over Scunthorpe on 2026-04-25. With 57 goals scored and 80 conceded, Eastleigh will look to improve their goal difference, which currently stands at -23. They are 58 points behind leaders York, but will look to close the gap in their remaining games.