Eastleigh vs Woking - National League

All eyes turn to the home ground on October 3, 2026 as Eastleigh welcome Woking in a National League encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Eastleigh head into the contest positioned 11th in the National League standings, while Woking arrive sitting 19th. It has been a solid if unspectacular run for the hosts — DLDWW across their last five with a win rate of 42.86% — and they will want to push on from here. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, WLDLW in their last five reflecting a win rate of 28.57%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Tuchel's subs, Rodri's rank, Messi's masterclass - World Cup highs & lows.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Eastleigh may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Woking have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. That radar allows City to retain control, momentum and possession in games, pinning opponents back in the tempered style Guardiola favoured.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Arsenal’s pursuit of Ezri Konsa appears to be entering a decisive stage, with growing suggestions that the Aston Villa defender could finally complete his move to the Emirates.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The weight of evidence points to Eastleigh, and a 2-1 win for the hosts feels like the most probable outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.