Tamworth’s Lamb Ground is set for a potentially crucial National League encounter, as the home side prepare to face Eastleigh in a match both teams will be keen to win.
Tamworth come into this fixture buoyed by a two-game unbeaten run, having also found the back of the net in their last four matches. Eastleigh mirror this form, also enjoying a two-game unbeaten streak and scoring in their previous two outings.
History suggests a tight contest between these sides. Over the past three seasons, they have met twice, with each team recording a victory. Last season saw Eastleigh secure a narrow 1-0 win at home, thanks to an early goal from Paul McCallum. Tamworth responded emphatically on their own ground, claiming a 2-0 victory with second-half goals from Haydn Hollis and Thomas McGlinchey.
In the league table, Eastleigh currently sit 11th with nine points from their opening six games, having both scored and conceded seven goals. Tamworth are slightly further back in 15th, having amassed seven points from six matches, with seven goals scored and eight conceded, resulting in a negative goal difference.
A victory for Eastleigh could see them climb further into the top half of the table, boosting morale and reinforcing their early-season ambitions. Conversely, a win for Tamworth would see them overtake their opponents, providing a significant lift and injecting momentum into their campaign. A draw would leave both sides with a single point, potentially seen as a missed opportunity in their respective bids for league progress.