NATIONAL League Eastleigh are set to host Reading, managed by former Saints boss Ruben Selles, in the FA Cup second round. 

The Spitfires cruised into the second round of the competition with a 5-1 thrashing of National League rivals Boreham Wood.

Selles, who departed St Mary's following their relegation from the Premier League last season, has also taken young Saints striker Dom Ballard. 

Eastleigh were in front against Boreham Wood after 17 minutes, with Nigel Atangana turning the ball in after Chris Maguire’s free-kick had been headed away.

However, it took just two minutes for Boreham Wood to level through Matt Robinson. Maguire had the hosts back in front within four minutes, firing into an empty net from Jake Taylor’s low cross.

Maguire then turned provider when his free-kick was swept in by Ludwig Francillette seven minutes before the interval. Francilette scored again shortly after the interval to make it 4-1 to the home side.

The dismissal of Jayden Harris in the 71st minute for a second bookable offence failed to knock Eastleigh off their stride and Maguire wrapped up a fine win in stoppage time, smashing in from six yards out.