47-749: Utilita Arena may refer to one of several indoor arenas in the United Kingdom which are, or have been, sponsored by Utilita Energy : Utilita Arena Birmingham (2020–) Utilita Arena Cardiff (2023–), best known as the Cardiff International Arena Utilita Arena Newcastle (2019–), unambiguously the Utilita Arena prior to 2020 Utilita Arena Sheffield (2021–) See also [ edit ] Utilita Bowl (2024–) Utilita Energy Stadium (2019–2022) Topics referred to by
94-476: A challenger to the dominant " Big Six " energy suppliers. The company's founder and Chief Executive Officer is Bill Bullen. The company specialises in prepayment (pay-as-you-go) metering. In 2005, Utilita became the first company in Great Britain to install a smart electricity meter in the residential sector, and in 2008 Utilita became the first to install a gas and electricity smart meter system. By 2014,
141-493: A continued rivalry with A.F.C. Totton , who beat them 2–1 in the Wessex League cup final in the 2002–2003 season. As Eastleigh rose through the leagues their main rivals became Salisbury City whom they enjoyed a 4–0 victory over in the 2003–04 season. They have also had a rivalry with Havant & Waterlooville in recent years, largely sparked by the appointment of Ian Baird as Eastleigh manager in 2007. As Eastleigh joined
188-532: A cover: this was named the Silverlake Stand. In 2006, the roof was widened across the Silverlake Stand to cover the whole width of the pitch. Until 2006, the area opposite the grandstand was just hard standing backing into tall fir trees. During the summer of 2006, a metal back and roof were added, along with an electronic scoreboard on the roof of the Premier Telecom stand. In 2009, 150 seats were added to
235-503: A long-standing partnership with Secure Meters, an Indian supplier of smart meters. In 2017 it was reported that Secure Meters held roughly two-thirds of the company's shares, while Bill Bullen retained 20%. The registered offices of Utilita Group, Utilita Energy and Secure Meters (UK) Ltd are in Chandler's Ford , Hampshire. Since December 2018, Bullen has had control of the group although "a preferred supplier" has unexercised options giving it
282-477: A new record attendance of 5,025. Ten days later Eastleigh travelled to Bolton and lost 3–2, having led 1–0 through a Joe Partington strike. As Eastleigh exited the FA Cup, league form dipped and they eventually finished seventh, missing out on a play-off place. After just four games of the 2016–17 season, with Eastleigh languishing in 16th place, Chris Todd was relieved of his duties as Eastleigh manager. Ronnie Moore
329-405: A poor start to the season and, on 18 December, Hessenthaler was appointed manager with Hill reverting to director of football. Eastleigh finished the season 14th, missing out on a top half placing for the second year in a row. The summer of 2018 brought change off the field as Chairman Stewart Donald left for League One side Sunderland . His share of Eastleigh F.C. was transferred to Mark Jewell,
376-457: A top seven finish until the 1995–96 season when a 4th-place finish was achieved, the first of six consecutive top-seven finishes. Paul Doswell joined the club in 2002 as manager and oversaw three successive promotions. In 2002–03 they won the Wessex League and were promoted to Division One East of the Southern League . After finishing fourth in their first season, the club were promoted due to
423-501: Is 5,025 for an FA Cup third round match against Bolton Wanderers on 9 January 2016. In 1976 floodlights were added to Ten Acres. In 2004, following promotion to the Isthmian League Premier Division, the old wooden stand was knocked down, and a new 352-seat grandstand was built on the half-way line stretching for just under a third of the pitch. Behind the motorway end hard standing was hard pitchside standing with
470-621: Is a professional association football club based in Eastleigh , Hampshire , England. The team competes in the National League , the fifth level of the English football league system . Originally formed as Swaythling Athletic in 1946, they joined the Hampshire League in 1950. In 1977, they changed their name to Swaythling before changing again in 1980 to Eastleigh. They were founder members of
517-436: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Utilita Energy Utilita Energy is an electricity and gas supplier operating in the United Kingdom. Utilita began trading in 2003, specialising in pay-as-you-go metering. As of January 2021, Utilita had over 800,000 customers, representing a 2.6% share in the domestic market. Utilita Energy began trading in 2003, as
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#1732858118770564-600: The Conference Premier for the first time during the 2012–13 season, by making the Conference South play-offs through finishing 4th in the league. After initially losing the first leg of the semi-final against Dover Athletic at home 3–1, Eastleigh overturned this with a 2–0 away win in the second leg, so the match went to penalties, with Eastleigh losing 4–2. Eastleigh won the Conference South in 2013–14, sealing
611-463: The FA Cup 1st round proper , where they reached the second round for the first time, beating Lincoln City in the first round with a last-minute goal. Eastleigh lost 2–1 at Southport in their first ever FA Cup second-round fixture. Eastleigh spent their entire first season in the top half of the league and enjoyed an unbeaten run at home until into the new year. As home form dipped their away form soared,
658-575: The Wessex League ahead of the 1986–87 season. Eastleigh remained at this level until they won the division in 2002–03. They subsequently joined the Southern League Eastern division, Isthmian League and Conference South over the following years. After two unsuccessful play-off attempts, Eastleigh were promoted to the top division of non-League as champions in the 2013–14 season. They play their home matches at The Silverlake Stadium. The club
705-402: The 2018–19 season. A one-year extension was signed for the 2020–21 season. The deal ended after that season but the company became the sleeve sponsor for the club for the 2021–22 season. In 2019, Utilita was announced as the shirt sponsor for Bristol Rovers on a one-year deal, which was extended for the 2020–21 season. In July 2019, Utilita signed a deal with Scunthorpe United to become
752-399: The 2021–22 season. In February 2022, during the second half of the 2021–22 season, Luton Town announced that Utilita would become the main sponsor for the club, after having invested in the club since 2017. Utilita remain the club's main sponsor as of the 2023–24 season. They became the home shirt sponsors of Blackpool for the 2022–23 season. In January 2019, it was announced that
799-496: The 2022–23 season, Eastleigh finished in 9th place. On 2 May 2023, Stewart Donald and his company SJD Leisure Holdings Limited completed the takeover of Eastleigh F.C. Donald has a controlling stake in the club of 85% becoming chairman once again with Tom Coffey assuming Vice Chairman position. In the 2023–24 FA Cup, Eastleigh lost 3–1 to Newport County in a third round replay. Eastleigh moved to Ten Acres in 1957 from their previous ground, Walnut Avenue. The club's record attendance
846-475: The COVID-19 pandemic. Only two Eastleigh home games were available for fans to be at the stadium. The Spitfires finished 9th after losing 2–0 to Solihull Moors on the final day, denying them of a play-off place. During the season, Eastleigh modernised their badge. On 26 January 2022, Ben Strevens left Eastleigh by mutual consent before being replaced by Lee Bradbury . Eastleigh finished the season in 19th place. In
893-631: The Conference it lost any league games to teams within a radius of 40 miles, but regularly contested the Hampshire Derby with Aldershot Town and with Havant & Waterlooville . Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Eastleigh players who have represented their country. Among
940-454: The Eastleigh name was a 2–1 success against Southern League side Poole Town in 1981. They went on to beat Melksham Town in the next round before succumbing 2–4 to another Southern League side, Dorchester Town . In 1986 Eastleigh F.C. were accepted as one of the founding members of the Wessex League and managed an 8th-place finish in their first season in 1986–1987. Eastleigh didn't manage
987-641: The Second Round, having beaten Welling in the Fourth Qualifying Round (0-0, 4-2r) and Stourbridge in the First Round (2-2, 3-0r). Eastleigh faced Crewe Alexandra in a televised game at the Silverlake, drawing 1–1 with their League Two opponents thanks to a late equaliser from Southampton loanee Marcus Barnes . The Spitfires lost the replay at Crewe 3–1. The 2020–21 season was behind closed doors due to
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#17328581187701034-516: The Shay having drawn 3–3 at the Silverlake. In the third round Eastleigh travelled to Brentford , followed by a record ever away following of nearly 1,500 fans. Eastleigh were 5–1 down at half-time and lost the game 5–1. Richard Hill was brought in as director of football and in April 2017 was announced as the new Eastleigh manager for the 2017–18 season with Andy Hessenthaler as his assistant. Eastleigh had
1081-495: The Silverlake Stadium and 3–0 at Blundell Park by Grimsby Town to lose 5–1 on aggregate. After a run of just one point from five games, on 23 September 2015, Richard Hill resigned as Eastleigh manager. Chris Todd was quickly appointed caretaker manager, and after three victories from four matches he was confirmed as the new manager on 15 October 2015. Eastleigh had a fine run of form under Todd and rose to third place in
1128-416: The club had been recommended for acceptance by the current shareholders. Bridle Insurance were then the primary sponsors of Oxford United . Chief executive Stewart Donald and chief operations officer Neil Fox would both come on to the Eastleigh board as directors, with Paul Murray remaining as chairman. The takeover by Bridle Insurance was eventually confirmed when the club announced the company had acquired
1175-459: The club moved to a new ground at Ten Acres in 1957 – which remains their home to this day. In 1980 the club were renamed Eastleigh . Eastleigh were consistently one of the stronger teams in the top tier of the Hampshire League, Division One, in the early 1980s and they achieved their highest final position of 4th (three times: in 1982, 1984 and 1985.) Their first match in the FA Cup under
1222-439: The club picking up victories at Braintree , Chester and most notably Bristol Rovers , whom they beat 2–1. Eastleigh featured again on television with a convincing 4–0 home win over Macclesfield. Eastleigh eventually secured a 4th-place finish after five consecutive wins culminating in a 2–1 win at home to Kidderminster in front of a record crowd of 4,024. The playoffs proved a bridge too far for Eastleigh, who were beaten 2–1 at
1269-400: The club's shares on 1 February 2012. On 23 March 2012, chairman Paul Murray stood down from his post. Murray had formally stood down as chairman when the club was sold to Bridle Insurance, but had remained at the club in a non-executive chairman role. Mick Geddes was later appointed as his successor. On 16 May 2012, Eastleigh won their first silverware for seven years, beating Totton 2–0 in
1316-560: The company had acquired the naming rights for Newcastle Arena . In January 2020, the company announced it had also acquired the naming rights for Arena Birmingham . In September 2021, the company announced it had acquired the naming rights for Sheffield Arena . In August 2023, the company would add Cardiff International Arena to its naming rights portfolio. The company also has the Utllita Bowl near Southampton (Utilita's head office). Eastleigh F.C. Eastleigh Football Club
1363-759: The company had reached 100,000 customers. In 2018, Utilita launched their energy management app, My Utilita. In October 2020, Utilita agreed to pay £500,000 in compensation and refund the affected customers, after the company reported itself to industry regulator Ofgem . Almost 40,000 customers had been overcharged a total of £125,000 during 2019. Utilita began a national rollout of high street Energy Hubs in 2018, allowing customers to top-up, check their account and get energy-saving advice in-store. As of October 2023, Utilita has Energy Hubs in Gosport , Southampton , Isle of Wight , Derby , West Bromwich , Edinburgh , Sheffield , Leicester , Derby and Hartlepool . Utilita has
1410-793: The final of the Hampshire Senior Cup . On Tuesday 11 September 2012, following three successive league defeats, the last 4–0 away to newly promoted side Billericay Town , the club announced, following a meeting between manager Ian Baird and Stewart Donald, that it had been agreed that Ian Baird would leave the club with immediate effect. Baird's replacement was announced the following day as ex- Stevenage Borough manager Richard Hill . Hill has also had spells assisting John Gregory at both Wycombe Wanderers and QPR , and Brian Little at Aston Villa . He has also been employed as assistant manager at Gillingham , Tranmere Rovers and Northampton Town . Eastleigh came close to achieving promotion to
1457-526: The final. The club also won the Russell Cotes cup, beating Gosport Borough 3–1 in the final. Eastleigh's first game in the Conference South was a 1–0 defeat to Hayes . Eastleigh finished their first season in the Conference South in a creditable eighth place. They narrowly missed out on a play-off place in the 2007–08 season coming sixth after a final day defeat at Thurrock (4–1). In 2008–09 , they finished third, but lost to Hayes & Yeading United in
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1504-581: The formation of the Conference North and South taking clubs from the division above, and were transferred into the Premier Division of the Isthmian League . The club finished third in its first season in the Premier Division, qualifying for the promotion play-offs. After beating Braintree Town 2–0 in the semi-final, they were promoted to the Conference South after a 2–1 victory over Leyton in
1551-567: The league table by Christmas. Meanwhile, the club was gaining national coverage for its FA Cup exploits. Eastleigh travelled to Crewe in the 1st round and achieved their first ever giant killing, courtesy of a 1–0 win with a Ben Strevens penalty. In the second round, Eastleigh won 2–0 at minnows Stourbridge to record their first ever appearance in the Third round. On 9 January, Eastleigh drew 1–1 with Bolton. The game took place after much speculation it would be postponed, and sold out giving Eastleigh
1598-399: The middle of the Silverlake Stand to give Eastleigh the necessary ground grading to compete in the Conference South play-offs. The ground was, again, extensively redeveloped during 2014. New pitch-side fencing was installed following damage to the previous fencing during Eastleigh's championship winning game against Basingstoke. The former East Stand at Sandy Park (home of Exeter Chiefs RFC)
1645-489: The new chairman, and 3 other directors, Kenny Amor, Tom Coffey and Joanne Sprigg. In October 2018, following 4 victories manager Andy Hessenthaler left to join Dover Athletic. Ben Strevens was appointed as the new manager. Some good form in early 2019 contributed to Eastleigh finishing the season 7th and in the play-offs. Eastleigh faced a tie at Wrexham and won 1–0 in extra time through a superb Danny Hollands strike. In
1692-415: The play-off semi-finals despite holding a 4–0 advantage at one stage during the first leg. In the 2009–10 season, Eastleigh reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time narrowly losing to Barrow (2–1). The ownership of the club changed in late 2011. On 26 November 2011, following a meeting of the board, it was announced that an offer from Bridle Insurance Limited for the majority shareholding of
1739-406: The potential to take control. Utilita is a longstanding sponsor of football clubs. The company was announced as the main shirt sponsor for Eastleigh F.C. (near Southampton) from the 2016–17 season, the biggest in the club's history. The sponsorship continued for a further four seasons. In March 2018, Dundee United confirmed that Utilita would be their new shirt sponsor in a two-year deal from
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1833-475: The semi-final, Eastleigh travelled to Salford. The game finished 1–1 after 120 minutes. Eastleigh led early in the penalty shoot out but eventually lost 4–3 after Chris Zebroski missed the decisive penalty. The 2019–20 season was shortened by 9 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Eastleigh spent most of the season in the middle of the table, eventually finishing 16th. However, in the FA Cup, Eastleigh again reached
1880-511: The shirt sponsor for the club for two seasons. In August 2020, Brentford announced that Utilita would be the shirt sponsor for the 2020–21 season. In March 2021, it was announced that Utilita would be the shirt sponsor for Huddersfield Town in a three-year deal starting with the 2021–22 season. In June 2021, Hibernian announced a two–year shirt sponsorship from the 2021–22 season. Utilia sponsored The Football Yearbook (originally known as Rothmans' Football Yearbook) from its 52nd year,
1927-569: The title in front of a crowd of over 1,500 on 18 April 2014 when they beat Basingstoke Town 2–1 and achieved promotion to the Conference Premier for the first time in the club's history for the 2014–15 season. Eastleigh's first game in the Conference Premier was a 3–0 victory at Nuneaton Town . Their second game was their first ever live televised game on BT Sport ; Eastleigh beat Aldershot Town 1–0 with an injury-time winning goal. The 2014–15 season also saw Eastleigh's second appearance in
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1974-534: Was appointed and enjoyed an unbeaten run to start his time at Eastleigh. On 4 October, Eastleigh beat Maidstone 3–0 to move up to 5th in the league after offering free admission for all, which attracted a crowd of 4,114. However Eastleigh's form dipped and Ronnie Moore left the club on 30 November with personal circumstances cited. Eastleigh promptly appointed Martin Allen , who had won the league with Barnet in 2015. Unfortunately, Allen had little success with Eastleigh and
2021-588: Was built in Southampton and first flown from Eastleigh Aerodrome, now Southampton Airport . After the club gained its official nickname the club had an irregular mascot, Sammy the Spitfire, who was a dog. However, in 2015 a new mascot was selected, Brooksy the Bear, in honour of Mr Derik Brooks, who founded the club in 1946. In Eastleigh's earlier Wessex League days they had rivalries with Sholing Sports , Hamble as well as
2068-414: Was extended to bring its capacity to 900 seats. This brought the stadium's capacity to 5,500. Eastleigh's colours are blue and white. They play in predominantly blue shirts with a white trim. They have white shorts and blue socks. The club were without an official nickname until 2005 when a competition was run amongst the fans and "Spitfires" was chosen by supporter Mike Wimbridge. The Spitfire aeroplane
2115-560: Was formed on 22 May 1946 by Derik Brooks and a group of friends in the Fleming Arms public house in Swaythling , Southampton and originally known as Swaythling Athletic , which then changed to Swaythling . The club began playing home matches firstly on Southampton Common and then at 'Westfield' in Swaythling. In 1950 they joined the Hampshire League . In keeping with their early progress,
2162-421: Was rebuilt along the Premier Telecom side of the ground as well as behind the clubhouse goal, providing a covered terraced accommodation for 2,000 spectators. On 2 December 2014, the newly completed 2,290-seater South Stand was opened for the first time in a Conference Premier game against Dartford , with the club allowing spectators in for free to celebrate the occasion. In early 2018, the 352-seat grandstand
2209-515: Was sacked on 22 February after just two wins from fourteen games. Whilst Eastleigh struggled in the league they again enjoyed success in the FA Cup. A first round home tie with Swindon Town was selected by the BBC for live coverage, and Eastleigh drew 1–1. Eastleigh won the reply 3–1 at the County Ground . Eastleigh again required a replay to beat FC Halifax Town in the second round triumphing 2–0 at
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