Eastleigh travel to face Barrow this Saturday in a National League fixture looking to build on their recent return to form. The match at Holker Street kicks off at 3pm as both sides aim to climb the table from mid-table positions.

Eastleigh's season has been inconsistent, leaving them 15th in the standings with 18 points from 14 games. Their recent form, however, shows signs of improvement with back-to-back victories. Last Friday's 4-2 win over Boston United at the Silverlake Stadium was a highlight, with Blair scoring a hat-trick to secure the points. That result followed a 3-2 win against Brentwood Town, ending a run of three games without a victory.

Barrow have been in better shape, winning three of their last five matches. Their recent run includes victories over FC Halifax Town, Gloucester City, and Tamworth, which has helped them sit higher in the table. The Cumbrian side's last starting lineup featured players like Winterbottom, Oakley, and Digie.

That team included goalkeeper Townsend, defenders Caprice and Bakare, and midfielders Dobson-Ventura and Rankine, who provided an assist in the last match. Blair's three-goal haul will give the Spitfires confidence. The only fitness doubt remains winger Chris Maguire, who missed the Boston game with a minor hamstring strain and is considered a late decision for the weekend.

Barrow's home form has been strong this season, losing only once at Holker Street. Their attacking threat is led by forward Robbie Gotts, who has five goals in his last seven appearances. Eastleigh's defence, which has kept just two clean sheets all campaign, will be tested.

The club's immediate focus, however, is a trip to Forest Green Rovers this Wednesday. That match presents another opportunity to gain points against a side currently 18th in the league. After that, attention turns fully to the long journey north to face Barrow on Saturday afternoon. A positive result in Cumbria could see Eastleigh move into the top half of the table for the first time since August.

Eastleigh's 4-2 win over Boston United last Friday has drawn a reaction from the opposition. Boston goalscorer Jake Rooney said, "We are disappointed again, it's fine margins at the minute." He acknowledged his side's good play but lamented individual errors. The Spitfires, however, have since lost 2-0 at Forest Green Rovers. Will Grigg and Fabrice Mabete scored for Rovers on Wednesday night. That result leaves Eastleigh 17th in the National League with 18 points from 15 games.