EASTLEIGH FC are offering help and assistance to the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus outbreak.

The club is offering to help out with services such as shopping for essentials and pharmaceutical trips.

In a club statement, it is said that while football can't be played, the Spitfires believe that as a community hub, they should "offer support" to residents.

The statement read: "Eastleigh Football Club are making the community aware of the assistance available during the current COVID-19 outbreak.

"With the exception of football, all aspects of the club currently remain open and, as a community club, we wish to offer support whilst football is suspended. We would like to inform elderly supporters or vulnerable individuals in the community that we are here if they require assistance. Our services include shopping for essentials and pharmaceutical trips.

"If you or anyone you know could make use of these services, please contact the club on 02380 613361 and we will endeavour to help."