Eastleigh FC v Stockport County ( Saturday 26 March 2022) Away Guide









Eastleigh FC.,
The Silverlake Stadium,
EASTLEIGH, Hants,
SO50 9HT

Eastleigh FC ( formerly Swaythling Athletic FC) were formed in 1946, since when they have made startling progress up the UK football pyramid, culminating in a splendid 7th placed finish  in 2018/19 where the Spitfires only missed out in a Wembley Play Off Final on penalties.
 
Today`s game will be amongst the toughest the blues will encounter on their travels.
 
The Eastleigh FC website gives us this on the club`s history-
 

 
 
 
The Silverlake Stadium.
 
 
Silverlake Stadium has undergone extensive redevelopment in recent years and is a decent place to watch a game of football we can opine.





The stadium holds almost 5200 , and  away supporters are accommodated ( seated) in the 2000 seater Mackoy Community Stand ( seen above) which is shared with home specs, and also in the pitch long covered terrace ( below far side).



 


Good information on the stadium can be viewed here:-
 
 
 
 Sustenance.
 
Catering sounds curiously good, and last old hedgie heard included a` Spitfire Special`( Cheeseburger/bacon/ pulled pork).
The locals by repute are friendly, but segregation is likely not to give County supporters the chance to mingle too much .
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Ticket Prices ( Advance/ On Day )  :-
Adults        £15         £20
O60         £10        £15
17-21   £5    £10
12-16  £2   £5
U12  Free .
 
You can obtain a ticket here :-
 
 
Please note that there are no cash turnstiles on the day.
 
 
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Getting There :-

By coach :
 
The Fingerpost Flyer will of course get you there safely and in good time,
 
£35
 
Leaves Finger: 07.45/Picks up Mercian Way: 08.00
 
Ring Lou on 07896 536757 to book but not after 7.30 pm please.
 

By Car :-
 
 
M6
M6 Toll
M42
M40 to J9
A34 for 62.6 miles
M3 for 8.7 miles
M27 to J5
A335 taking first exit at 2 r`abouts
Then left onto Stoneham Lane
The ground is on your right.

Distance : 222.7 miles
Estimated Journey Time : 3 hours 50 minutes
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Real Ale nearby :-

Whilst the `Hangar Bar`  and `Sherwood Bar` at the ground, are usually open to home & away fans, this element is reviewed match by match, so  they may very well be home fans only.

So…..  rely on old hedgie`s recommendations then:-

These are firstly the gloriously well named Moldy Fig on Stoneham Rd( SO50 9HQ) just 0.6 m away….
 
 

 
 
 
 





Or the Fleming Arms , 0.7 m away on High Rd ( SO18 2 QN)….






Enjoy
hedgegrower  

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