Eastleigh welcome Solihull Moors to the Silverlake Stadium for a National League clash of considerable importance to both clubs. The Spitfires will be eager to build on their recent undefeated streak as they look to ascend the league table, while the Moors are striving to reverse their current fortunes and reinvigorate their season.
Eastleigh approach the match in reasonable form, having gone three games without defeat. They also managed to find the back of the net in their last outing. Solihull Moors, conversely, are experiencing a more difficult period, having suffered a loss in their most recent match and failing to register a goal.
Historical meetings between these sides point to a tightly fought contest. Over the previous three seasons, the teams have clashed on six occasions, with Eastleigh recording two wins to Solihull Moors’ one, and three games ending in a stalemate. Eastleigh have notched seven goals in these encounters, while Solihull Moors have scored eight. Last season, Eastleigh secured a 2-1 victory on their home turf, courtesy of goals from Jake Taylor and Paul McCallum, with Bradley Stevenson grabbing a late consolation for the Moors. The return match saw Eastleigh emerge victorious once more, this time with a 1-0 win at Solihull Moors, Tyrese Shade claiming the decisive goal.
In the league standings, Eastleigh currently occupy 13th position with 17 points from 12 games, their goal difference standing at zero. Solihull Moors are situated further down the table in 18th place, with 13 points from 13 games and a goal difference of minus 11.
A win for Eastleigh would cement their mid-table standing and further bolster their confidence, potentially moving them closer to the play-off positions. For Solihull Moors, a victory is vital to arrest their recent decline and lift them away from the lower echelons of the league. A draw would do little to alleviate the pressure on either team, leaving both sides searching for answers to spark their respective campaigns.