Eastleigh's FA Trophy match against Southport was abandoned less than 2 hours before kick-off due to a frozen pitch.

What happened?

The match was scheduled to take place on the south coast, but a frozen pitch resulted in the clash being postponed. Southport fans had already made a 9-hour, 500-mile round trip to back their team.

Why it matters for Eastleigh

Eastleigh is currently 17th in the England National League, with 50 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WDLWD. Their last result was a 1-0 win against Scunthorpe on 2026-04-25.

What comes next?

The postponed match will be rescheduled, but the exact date is yet to be announced. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 17th | | Points | 50 | | Recent Form | WDLWD | | Last Result | Scunthorpe 0-1 Eastleigh | Southport boss Neil Danns expressed his disappointment with the late postponement, stating that his team was not informed of any potential issues with the pitch prior to the match. The club had incurred significant accommodation and travel costs, and players had taken time off work for the match. Eastleigh will need to regroup and prepare for their next match, as they aim to improve their position in the league.