Eastleigh manager Scott Bartlett has questioned whether some of his players are taking things for granted amid a five-game winless run. The Spitfires will face National League leaders Rochdale United, aiming to stop their poor form.

What's behind the winless streak?

Eastleigh's recent form has been a concern, with the team falling to a 2-0 defeat against Hartlepool last weekend.

Current team standing

As of 28 Jun 2026, Eastleigh stands 17th in the National League, with 50 points from 46 games, having scored 57 goals and conceded 80. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 17th | | Points | 50 | | Goals scored | 57 | | Goals conceded | 80 |

Upcoming match against Rochdale United

Despite their poor form, Bartlett insisted he would not be surprised if Eastleigh scored a surprise win against Rochdale. However, he is concerned that he is still unsure of his best starting XI, barring two or three players, two months into his post.

Player performance and training

Bartlett said, 'I won't change what we do. We get in, and we train well. The lads want for nothing, but I think one or two of the lads take it for granted.' The team's training has been good, but the results have not reflected that. Bartlett added, 'They train really well, but we just don't know quite what we are going to get when the whistle blows at the start of a game.'

Recent form and last result

Eastleigh's recent form has been 2W-2D-1L, with their last result being a 1-0 win against Scunthorpe on 2026-04-25. The team is on a 2-game winning run, but Bartlett knows that this can change quickly. With the title race seeing Eastleigh 58 points behind leaders York, the team needs to focus on their upcoming matches to improve their standing.