Lincoln City 0-0 Eastleigh

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Eastleigh battled to a goalless draw away at third-placed Lincoln City.

The Spitfires have dropped to tenth in the table, but it could prove to be a very valuable point come the end of the season against a side who are also challenging for promotion. 

Despite their current league position, Eastleigh are just three points off fifth place and five off second place so are still within touching distance of a play-off place ahead of a home game against Torquay on Tuesday night.

Eastleigh haven't lost away from home since Ronnie Moore took charge. They are unbeaten on the road in six games.

Young Arsenal loanee 'keeper Ryan Huddart was drafted into the starting line-up for the visitors as first-choice goalkeeper Ryan Clarke was unavailable due to the sad loss of his father. Our condolences and thoughts are with Ryan and his family at this difficult time.

Both sides had opportunities to take all three points. Lincoln came very close when Huddart dropped a high ball from a cross. Thankfully for Eastleigh, experienced defender Reda Johnson showed his awareness, positional sense and quality to clear the ball off the line to save an otherwise certain goal.

In the closing stages, Eastleigh struck the crossbar as Joe Partington put the Lincoln defence under pressure from a corner.

Eastleigh pick up valuable away point at Lincoln City (with images, tweets) · eastleighfc

Lincoln City 0-0 Eastleigh











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