Action from Eastbourne Eagles' narrow win over Poole Pirates at Arlington Stadium / Picture: Mike HinvesAction from Eastbourne Eagles' narrow win over Poole Pirates at Arlington Stadium / Picture: Mike Hinves
Action from Eastbourne Eagles' narrow win over Poole Pirates at Arlington Stadium / Picture: Mike Hinves

Speedway gallery: Best of the pictures from Eastbourne Eagles v Poole Pirates

Eastbourne Eagles finally got their season under way after a couple of washouts when the sun came out to greet the return of fans - and Poole Pirates - to Arlington Stadium.

It was a great occasion too as the Eagles recovered from a poor start to beat the Pirates 45-44. See pictures from Mike Hinves on this page and the ones linked and find out how Eastbourne Seagulls were involved in a close encounter of their own away to Kent Royals on Bank Holiday Monday here.