MATCH PROGRAMME | EASTLEIGH vs NOTTS COUNTY | 12th NOVEMBER 2022

It was nice to see Vincent Harper come on from the bench and score again. He's in a real purple patch as far as goals are

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to the Silverlake Stadium for this afternoon's match against Notts County.

I’d like to welcome Luke Williams and his staff to the Silverlake Stadium this afternoon, as well as all of the fans who have made the long journey down from Nottingham.

It was a good result in the end against Maidstone United on Tuesday but we did have five minutes of madness again after being very comfortable in the game.

We took our foot off of the gas and they scored two goals in a couple of minutes and our backs were to the wall again but a great reaction after half-time.

It was a very pleasing second half but we need to get that consistency into our game and build momentum.

I was delighted with the number of different players who scored against Maidstone United because it's a good sign to see that we can create goals from various areas of the pitch.

concerned and it's important that we manage him in terms of his injury and keep him fit.

It's going to be a very difficult game this afternoon against a team that will be challenging for the title this season.

Everyone that I speak to in terms of managers and coaches and discuss who's been the best side you've played, every answer has been Notts County. Wrexham are decent and have got good players but Notts County are a different level.

It'll be tought test but we're looking forward to the challenge.

Thank you to everyone who is coming to the Silverlake Stadium this afternoon. Your support will be massive today.

I am looking forward to seeing you all again.

All the best,

LEE BRADBURY

"HE [Vincent Harper] IS GROWING IN CONFIDENCE IN FRONT OF GOAL AND THAT'S A RECIPE FOR HIM TO BE SUCCESSFUL SO LONG MAY THAT CONTINUE"

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Vanarama National League | 12/11/22 | KO: 15:00 Silverlake Stadium | Attendance: 904 (180 away)

match report

The Spitfires fans were treated to a Tuesday night triumph at the Silverlake Stadium as Eastleigh came from behind to win 5-2 against Maidstone United under the lights.

Eastleigh raced out of the traps in the second half winning a penalty inside 5 minutes, Abrahams’ legs were taken away from underneath him resulting in Maidstone captain Gavin Hoyte being shown a red card.

The subsequent penalty was dispatched by the calmest guy in the stadium Abrahams who slotted his effort down the centre of the goal.

It was a cagey opening 10-minutes at the Silverlake Stadium, as neither side really asserted their dominance.

The deadlock was broken on the 16th minute as Carter once again created a yard of space to fashion a shooting opportunity, courtesy of a deflection it was Danny Whitehall who was left with an open net as the striker converted with a diving header.

Against the run of play it was Maidstone who levelled the game on the 37th minute, Christie Pattisson opted to square the ball as Ryan Galvin coolly dispatched his effort.

Only 2 minutes later, Maidstone took the lead after a corner was converted by Reiss Greenidge as he powerfully header his effort into the ground which found the bottom right hand corner.

Harper turned the game on its head as he entered the field and put the Spits back in front just seconds later. After a low cross from the right flank, Harper was left to guide the ball into the corner putting his side ahead.

The Spitfires soon made it four on the night as Whitehall stabbed the ball across goal, on its way into the net Cisse got a touch and wheeled away to celebrate in front of the home fans with 18 minutes remaining in the match.

There was still enough for a fifth as Eastleigh confirmed all three points at the Silverlake Stadium, as a Maidstone defender directed an effort into his own net after great combination build up by the home side.

They almost added a sixth as the final whistle was about to be blown when Harper smashed it off the bar, just the wrong side of the goal line before Jake Hesketh flashed the rebound over the bar.

eastleigh in the community

Springhill Catholic Primary School is delighted that over 20 children, as well as some parents and staff members, are attending another Matchday Experience at the ground today.

Having worked with Eastleigh Football Club for approaching 10 years now, the community link is very strong with first team players having visited the school over the years to read to our children, talk to the children about reading, sport and the importance of exercise and much more.

The children have visited the ground, met the players, taken part in the club's annual Primary Schools competitions, attended Matchday Experiences and much more.

Following a coaching session today, the children will enjoy some food and drink in the main stand before forming the guard of honour as the teams come up.

They will then do their best to cheer the team on to another three points as Eastleigh push for a place in the play offs.

Sport is very high on the agenda at Springhill Catholic Primary School and children aged 5 to 11 years old have represented the school in a whole diversity of sports over the years and this school year already where children have represented the school at football, basketball, athletics , cross country, hockey and table tennis to name but a few; this will continue for the rest of the academic year.

The school thanks the club for their hospitality today and wishes the team the very best of luck against Notts County.

Come on Eastleigh!!

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