Eastleigh will face Southampton in their first pre-season friendly on July 18. The match will be played at the Silverlake Stadium, with an evening kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm.

What's at stake?

The friendly will be an important test for Eastleigh, who are preparing for the new National League campaign. They currently stand 17th in the league, with 50 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WDLWD.

Recent form

Eastleigh have been in good form recently, with 2 wins in their last 5 games, including a 1-0 win over Scunthorpe on April 25. Their last 5 games have seen them score 57 goals and concede 80, with a goal difference of -23.

The opposition

Southampton will be a tough opponent for Eastleigh, having thrashed them 7-1 in a pre-season friendly last year. However, Eastleigh vice-chairman Tom Coffey is looking forward to the match, saying: “We are delighted to be welcoming Southampton back to the Silverlake for our annual pre-season fixture.”

What comes next?

The match against Southampton will be an important part of Eastleigh's pre-season preparations, as they look to build on their recent form and improve their league standing. Their current league position is 58 points behind leaders York, but they will be looking to close the gap in the new season.

CategoryValue
League standing17th
Points50
Recent formWDLWD
Last resultScunthorpe 0-1 Eastleigh
Goals scored57
Goals conceded80
Goal difference-23