Eastleigh 1–1 Woking
National League — Friday 26 December 2025 Silverlake Stadium
HT: Eastleigh 0–0 Woking
⭐ Key Events
- 3’ – Sanderson hits the post (Woking)
- 41’ – Kelly replaced by Osude (injury)
- 58’ – GOAL WOKING: Sanderson lifts the ball over Townsend (assist: Drewe)
- 70’ – Humphries booked (Eastleigh)
- 81’ – GOAL EASTLEIGH: Lundstram smashes home loose ball
- 87’ – Saunders booked (Eastleigh)
📝 Match Summary
Josh Lundstram’s goal for Eastleigh proved a timely one, salvaging a deserved point in a lively Boxing Day clash at the Silverlake Stadium.
Woking, still stinging from the end of their 10‑game unbeaten run last weekend, started with real purpose. Inside three minutes, Oliver Sanderson rattled the post with a crisp effort, and moments later Josh Kelly burst through one‑on‑one only to slice wide under pressure from Temitope Eweka.
The Cards’ pressure finally told just before the hour. A smart pass from wing‑back A. Drewe released Sanderson, who showed composure to clip the ball over Nick Townsend for 0–1.
Eastleigh, who had struggled to create clear openings, grew into the game as Woking sat deeper. Their persistence paid off on 81 minutes when Josh Lundstram reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box, lashing home a powerful equaliser to mark his first goal since joining from Oldham.
The Spitfires pushed for a winner, but Woking held firm to take a point that keeps them in mid‑table contention.
🔍 Tactical Notes
Eastleigh (3‑5‑2)
- Wing‑backs Brindley and Waite offered width but struggled to deliver quality until late on.
- Lundstram and Evans were key in the second‑half press, forcing Woking deeper.
- Eweka’s recovery pace prevented two dangerous Woking breaks.
Woking (5‑3‑2)
- Drewe and Richards were excellent outlets in transition.
- Forster‑Caskey dictated tempo until fatigue set in.
- Sanderson’s movement caused constant problems, especially early on.
⭐ Standout Performers
Eastleigh
- Josh Lundstram – Energetic, composed, and decisive with the equaliser.
- Temitope Eweka – Vital interventions, especially early on.
- Nick Townsend – Solid handling and good positioning.
Woking
- Oliver Sanderson – Goal, hit the post, constant threat.
- A. Drewe – Assist and strong wing‑back display.
- Okoli – Commanding presence at the back.
🟨 Discipline
- Eastleigh: Humphries (70’), Saunders (87’)
- Woking: Forster‑Caskey (42’)
📊 League Table Impact
Before the Match
- Eastleigh: 15th, 26 pts, GD -6
- Woking: 11th, 31 pts, GD +5
After the Match
- Eastleigh: 14th, 27 pts, GD -6
- Woking: 11th, 32 pts, GD +5
What It Means
- Eastleigh climb one place to 14th, edging further from the relegation pack.
- Woking remain 11th, but the draw halts their attempt to close in on the playoff contenders.
- Both sides extend their run of inconsistent form, though Eastleigh will be happier with the point.