Eastleigh manager Ben Strevens has left the club by mutual consent after three years in charge.
The Spitfires became the first National League club this season to be beaten by rock-bottom Dover Athletic on Tuesday night.
After meetings to discuss recent results and performances, both the club and Strevens came to an agreement that a change was required.
Strevens, a former midfielder for the likes of Barnet, Dagenham, Wycombe and Brentford, was assistant manager before taking the job permanently in November 2018.
The 41-year-old led Eastleigh – who he made over 120 appearances for – to the National League play-off semi-finals in 2019, where they were beaten on penalties by eventual winners Salford City. He leaves the club in 14th position.
Following his departure, Eastleigh said: “The board would like to thank Ben for his commitment to the club as a player and during his three years and three months tenure as manager.
“The club are grateful for the successes Ben has had as manager, guiding us to the play-offs in his first season as well as working under tight budgets to create an exciting recruitment strategy of young, hungry players that have developed here and progressed up the leagues.
“Ben has also done a great job navigating the club through an extremely difficult period during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has helped the club to remain financially sound by managing on a budget and generating funds through player development and sales.
“However, after holding meetings in light of recent results and performances, both parties have come to an agreement that a change is required to move forward as a football club.
“As a Spitfires legend on and off the pitch, Ben will always be welcomed back to the club.”
Assistant manager Jason Bristow has been placed in interim charge.
