Eastleigh, now managed by Matt Gray, have announced three pre-season fixtures to be played in preparation for the 2026/27 National League campaign. The Spifires will make a trip through the New Forest to face Poole Town at Tatnam Ground on Tuesday, July 14, in a 7:45pm kick-off. And their first match will be a crucial test of their skills. Eastleigh's penultimate pre-season fixture is an away trip to Bognor Regis Town's Nyewood Lane on Tuesday, July 28 at 7:45pm. The team is looking to improve on last season's dismal 17th-place finish in the National League, which saw them narrowly avoid relegation. But Matt Gray is confident in his team's abilities. The 2026/27 National League campaign will get under way on Saturday, August 8. Eastleigh's pre-season schedule will conclude with a trip to The Memorial Ground to take on Farnham Town on Saturday, August 1, at 3pm. A statement from the club added that their full pre-season schedule, along with ticketing information, will be announced in due course. So fans should keep an eye out for updates. The final round of fixtures will take place on Saturday, April 24.