The Lamb Ground hosts a crucial National League clash between Tamworth and Eastleigh, with both sides locked in a tight mid-table battle. The match carries significant weight, potentially influencing each club’s final league position.
Tamworth enters the fixture in excellent form, unbeaten in their last seven matches. They’ve been prolific in attack, scoring 12 goals in their last five games. This impressive run includes victories over Ebbsfleet United (3-2), Wealdstone (4-1), Dagenham & Redbridge (3-1), and Gateshead (2-0). A 1-1 draw against Oldham Athletic further highlights their resilience. Their scoring streak extends to twelve consecutive matches, demonstrating consistent attacking threat.
Conversely, Eastleigh travels to The Lamb Ground winless in their last four. A 2-0 victory over Ebbsfleet United and a 1-1 draw with Hartlepool United show their capabilities, but recent defeats to Oldham Athletic (2-0) and Southend United (2-1) have impacted their momentum. A 3-3 draw with Wealdstone showcased attacking prowess but also exposed defensive vulnerabilities. They have, however, scored in their last two matches, maintaining some attacking threat.
Adding further intrigue is the reverse fixture earlier this season, where Eastleigh secured a narrow 1-0 home victory thanks to a sixth-minute Paul McCallum goal. This result, their only meeting in the last three seasons, adds an interesting dynamic to Saturday’s encounter.
Tamworth currently sits 10th in the National League table with 54 points from 39 matches, while Eastleigh are just a point behind in 11th, also having played 39 games. This tight league positioning underlines the fixture’s importance.
Victory for Tamworth would consolidate their top-half position and create a buffer between themselves and their rivals. For Eastleigh, three points are crucial to revive their season and close the gap on the teams above. A draw benefits neither side in their pursuit of a strong finish.