EASTLEIGH have confirmed that defender Ben Drake has successfully undergone surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Drake, 21, signed from Championship side Millwall last month and picked up the injury, which could rule him out for the entire football season, in a friendly against Crawley Town.
The defender never made a senior appearance for the Lions, instead impressing on loan at fellow National League side Braintree Town last season.
In a social media post, the Spitfires said: "We are pleased to announce that Ben Drake has successfully undergone surgery on his ACL.
"We would like to thank our partners at Nuffield Health for their care and support in looking after Ben throughout the procedure.
"Ben will now begin the next stage of his rehabilitation, with the club continuing to provide him with our full support throughout his recovery.
"We wish you all the best in your recovery, Ben!"
We are pleased to announce that Ben Drake has successfully undergone surgery on his ACL.
We would like to thank our partners at Nuffield Health for their care and support in looking after Ben throughout the procedure.
Ben will now begin the next stage of his rehabilitation,… pic.twitter.com/U2BUc2ZZZM— Eastleigh FC (@EastleighFC) August 21, 2026
Eastleigh have one win and one defeat from their opening two league matches of the season, beating Gateshead 2-1 at home and losing 1-0 away at Kidderminster Harriers.
They host Scunthorpe United tomorrow lunchtime.
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