Eastleigh have appointed Matt Gray as their new manager. The former Sutton United boss will take charge of the Spitfires for the 2026/27 campaign.

What happened?

Matt Gray's appointment comes after Scott Bartlett's sacking in February. Richard Hill had been in interim charge since then. Gray is a National League promotion winner, having led Sutton to the EFL for the first time in the 2020/21 season.

Why it matters for Eastleigh

Eastleigh finished 17th in the National League last season, with 50 points from 46 games. They scored 57 goals and conceded 80, resulting in a -23 goal difference. Their recent form has been WDLWD, with a 2-game winning run.

What comes next?

Matt Gray said he is excited by the opportunity at Eastleigh. He was assistant manager at the Silverlake Stadium club from 2007 to 2011. The 44-year-old told the club website: "I am absolutely delighted to be here. It seems like a long time ago since I left here when I was assistant manager." | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 17th | | Points | 50 | | Recent form | WDLWD | As of June 27, 2026, Eastleigh is looking to improve their standing in the National League. With Matt Gray at the helm, they hope to replicate his success with Sutton United.