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‘Excited to get going’ – Ex-Town loan star drops into non-league for the first time

Former Ipswich Town loanee Jonny Williams has joined National League side Eastleigh on a deal until the end of the season.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 1:00 PM
‘Excited to get going’ – Ex-Town loan star drops into non-league for the first time
Key Things to Know
  • Jonny Williams has signed a contract with National League club Eastleigh until the end of the season.
  • The 32-year-old joined the Spitfires on a free transfer after leaving Gillingham in the summer.
  • This move marks the former Wales international's first time playing in non-league football.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Ipswich Town midfielder Jonny Williams has signed with National League club Eastleigh on a free transfer until the end of the season. The 32-year-old former Wales international enters non-league football for the first time after leaving League Two side Gillingham during the summer.

Williams links up with manager Matt Gray's squad, joining fellow former Ipswich player Oli Hawkins at the Silverlake Stadium. Eastleigh sat 12th in the fifth tier following their opening nine fixtures ahead of their scheduled fixture against Harrogate Town.

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