EASTLEIGH are making FREE tickets available to all students for their eagerly awaited home showdown with Sutton United in the Vanarama National League on Saturday week (September 24, 3pm).

'Student Day' coincides with the return to the Silverlake of former Spitfires boss Paul Doswell, who led Sutton to the Vanarama National League South title and automatic promotion last season.

Tickets would need to be requested and collected in advance by emailing community@eastleighfc.com. The ticket office is open Monday-Friday (9am-5pm) for collections.

A club statement said: "The management at EFC always strive to engage with the local community and this is another great offer to encourage students along to the Silverlake Stadium."