Robbie Matthews's tenth goal of the season last night has established Eastleigh as proud, new leaders of the Jewson Wessex League.
Paul Doswell's title favourites leapt two points clear of AFC Newbury after coming through a tough examination 1-0 at wet and windy Bournemouth Poppies last night.
The game was wrapped up on 65 minutes when newly-signed midfielder Jimmy Anderson delivered the ball to the back post for former Bemerton striker Matthews to head home.
It was no easy ride for Eastleigh against a competitive, young Poppies outfit and assistant boss David Hughes admitted: "We're really pleased because Poppies are a good side who will win their fair share this season - especially at home.
"They hit the bar in the second half, but I think they would agree we deserved to win. I felt we had two stick-on penalties turned down, but I'm not going to get involved in criticising officials."
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