Eastleigh Football Club are delighted to announce the permanent signing of midfielder Josh Lundstram following his departure from Oldham Athletic!

A graduate of Crewe Alexandra’s academy, Lundstram began his career with the Railwaymen in 2017 and gained senior experience during loan spells with a number of non-league clubs, including Kidsgrove Athletic, Nuneaton Borough, and Altrincham—where he played a key role in their successful National League North play-off campaign in 2020, before returning to Crewe and making over 25 appearances in League One.

In 2022, the 26-year-old rejoined Altrincham permanently and enjoyed a standout season, starting every league match and scoring three goals in the 2022/23 campaign. His consistent performances earned him a clean sweep of Players’ Player of the Year, and Manager’s Player of the Year awards at the club, as well as the prestigious National League Player of the Season honour at the North West Football Awards.

Lundstram moved to Oldham Athletic in the summer of 2023, where he continued to impress. Despite a knee injury in pre-season, he returned to full fitness and made over 60 appearances during the 2023/24 campaign, scoring five goals and providing a steady, experienced presence in the middle of the park.

His form also earned him a call-up to the England C squad in 2023, where he made his debut on the international stage in a 1-0 win against Wales.

Upon joining the Spitfires, Lundstram said: “I’ve had really good conversations with the manager. The vision here is to try and get the club into the Football League which hopefully, I can be apart of!”

*Subject to approval from The FA and The National League