"Despite landing an action-packed 3-2 win against Aldershot on August 20th, the Hampshire-based outfit have also gained a reputation for their defensive issues. Along with mustering just a single clean sheet since opening up the 2025/26 campaign, they have also come away unscathed in just two of their last 10 consecutive National League outings - a run that stems all the way back to March 4th."
"As for the visitors, suffering an infamous play-off final collapse at Wembley back on June 1st as they eventually fell to a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat against Oldham, Southend are desperate to go one-step further this time around. Although Kevin Maher's men might have opened September with a rollercoaster 3-2 loss away at Wealdstone, it appears that was just a minor blip for the Essex-based outfit."
Eastleigh have shown inconsistency early in the 2025/26 National League season, winning three of nine and struggling defensively with only one clean sheet. The Spitfires have been unscathed in just two of their last ten league outings and recently lost 3-1 at the Silverlake Stadium to Braintree. Southend suffered a play-off final defeat in June but have recovered, with only one defeat in nine league matches and wins including 2-1 at Solihull Moors. Southend drew 1-1 with Boston and previously beat Eastleigh 2-1 at Silverlake on March 22nd, suggesting both teams can find the net.
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