Eastleigh Football club are thrilled to announce that Barney Stone has signed his first professional contract with the Spitfires!

Stone joined the Spitfires as a first-year scholar before progressing through the academy scholarship system over the past two years.

The attacker has been part of the Elite Development Squad during the 2025/26 season, scoring ten goals in seven appearances, before being integrated into the first-team squad and ultimately, signing a pro-deal at the club.

Making his first-team debut in the Emirates FA Cup, the 18-year-old came on off the bench against Hampton & Richmond to help see out a 2-0 win.

Upon signing his professional contract, Stone said: “It’s been a few years of a lot of hard work and I’m buzzing to get to this point. I’ve just got to keep on working hard and keep on improving.”

First-Team Manager Scott Bartlett, commented: “I’m very pleased for Barney. He has trained very well and works hard. He deserves this opportunity!”

EDS Manager Joe Oastler, commented: “I’m delighted for Barney and he fully deserves this opportunity after being prolific at youth level. He’s been patient and this is another example of the pathways we offer from our youth programme!

We’re excited to see where the next steps take him on his journey and I wish him all the best!”