Luke Croll’s late goal secured victory for Eastleigh at York (Adam Davy/PA)
Luke Croll struck late on as Eastleigh eased their National League relegation worries by deepening those of nine-man York.
City started brightly and Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell had to palm away a Maz Kouhyar effort before Marvin Armstrong hit the bar.
McDonnell came to the rescue once again as half-time approached, tipping Armstrong’s shot over.
Scott Quigley then headed against the woodwork after George Langston had flicked on Paul McCallum’s long throw with the Spitfires pressing.
The visitors received a double boost as time ran down when Zanda Siziba was sent off for a challenge on Solomon Nwabuokei and then Ryan Fallowfield, who had been cautioned for his protests, followed him within minutes for a second bookable offence.
Eastleigh finally forced their way ahead with seven minutes remaining when Croll stabbed home from close range after Quigley had helped on Ben Reeves’ corner.
Luke Croll earns Eastleigh vital victory over nine-man York
