The Iron are back in action for their final match of the league campaign, before they get
ready for a massive play-off eliminator match against Forest Green or Southend United at
home on Tuesday. This weekend is a match against the bottom-half Eastleigh.
Last time out, the Iron secured their play-off eliminator match being at home, by equalising in the
89th minute through Declan Howe. Both Southend and Forest Green suffered a defeat, leaving
each side level on points going into the final day, battling for a fifth spot that will confirm being
the visitors at the Attis Arena on Tuesday. Our back-to-back player of the year award winner, Cal
Roberts had to exit in the 16th minute. Andy Butler will be hoping he can soon return to action at
this late, late stage of the season.
In the reverse fixture, United drew away at Eastleigh. Danny Whitehall scored from the spot
shortly after half time, but the hosts netted a leveller through Ciaran McGuckin to rescue a point.
Despite being safe going into the final day, the visitors are definitely not in fine form. Eastleigh
have just one win from their last eight. With just five wins from 22 away matches, the visitors
have found wins on the road hard to come by, making this weekend a huge task for their side.
The top scorer for the Spitfires could be a handful in this clash. Aaron Blair has netted 17 league
goals and assisted three times this season, and will be looking to end his season in style. He
bagged a brace in his side's last victory against Yeovil, and will be looking to lead them to the
direction of another win.
As both sides look to end the league campaign on a high note, the Iron are looking to build
momentum less than a week before the play-offs.
