By David Richardson

EASTLEIGH 3
Barnett 9, Tomlinson 72, Smart 83

BARNET 0

JUMPING FOR JOY: Eastleigh’s Tyrone Barnett outjumps Barnet goalkeeper Adam Parkes to head his side in front
PICTURE: Graham Scambler

THEY couldn’t, could they? Eastleigh boosted their top seven hopes with a crucial victory on a day when only one of their play-off rivals above them won.
The Spitfires gained ground on the pack with just Wrexham picked up maximum points while FC Halifax Town, Chesterfield, Notts County and Bromley slipped up.
Eastleigh now know if they win all four of their remaining matches ...