Eastleigh opened their Vanarama National League campaign with a 2-0 win at Maidenhead.
The Spitfires went ahead through an own goal from Maidenhead defender Will De Havilland in the 32nd minute.
Jake Vokins soon doubled the lead when his long-range free-kick dropped into the corner of the net.
Maidenhead looked for a way back into the match in the second half as Kevin Lokko saw his long-range effort saved by Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell.
Referee Jamie O’Connor had to be replaced by the fourth official for the closing stages as he was forced off by a calf problem, with Lokko then sending a late header over.
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