Southend United served up a win against Eastleigh – in a match halted by fans throwing tennis balls on to the pitch as fuming Shrimpers supporters stopped the game for four minutes at Roots Hall as they protested against the club’s controversial chairman Ron Martin.
Eastleigh’s staff and players have joined a growing list of Non-League clubs offering to help the elderly and vulnerable in their local communities beat the coronavirus outbreak.
Boston United have the biggest incentive to book their berth in the third round of the FA Cup after drawing Premier League giants Newcastle United in Monday night’s televised draw.
The Spitfires have announced that a host of first teamers including Josh Hare, Andrew Boyce, Oscar Gobern, Cavaghn Miley, Paul McCallum, Ben Williamson, Mark Yeates, Danny Hollands and Joey Jones will be offered new deals.
Despite former Chairman Stewart Donald leaving the club for Sunderland over the summer, Eastleigh have surprised many onlookers to reach the National League Play-Offs.