EASTLEIGH will host Sport Republic's Valenciennes in a pre-season friendly ahead of the 2026/27 National League season.
The French third division side will face the Spitfires at Silverlake Stadium on Wednesday, July 22 (7.45pm). No ticket details have been shared yet.
The pre-season friendly takes place during Valenciennes's pre-season camp at Saints' Staplewood complex from Sunday, July 19 until Thursday, July 23.
Saints also hosted Valenciennes at Staplewood ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, and faced them in a feisty behind-closed-doors friendly.
Valenciennes finished 10th in France's third division last season, while the Spitfires were embroiled in a relegation battle, finishing 17th.
Eastleigh have also confirmed pre-season friendlies against Horsham, Poole Town, Bognor Regis and Farnham Town this summer.
Eastleigh's announced pre-season schedule:
Friday, July 10 vs Horsham at Fusion Aviation Community Stadium. 7:45pm
Tuesday, July 14 vs Poole Town at Tatnam Ground. 7:45pm
Wednesday, July 22 vs Valenciennes at Silverlake Stadium. 7:45 pm
Tuesday, July 28 vs Bognor Regis Town at Nyewood Lane. 7:45pm
Saturday, August 1 vs Farnham Town at The Memorial Ground. 3pm
