Notts County head coach Ian Burchnall rued a lack of cutting edge as the Magpies suffered a third successive National League defeat at home to Eastleigh.
Ben House's goal before half-time secured all three points for the visitors as Notts toiled away in attack with clear-cut chances at a premium.
Ex-Magpies goalkeeper Joe McDonnell was only seriously tested by Jimmy Knowles late in the second half as Notts enjoyed the bulk of possession but showed little imagination.
And Burchnall was left to rue what was a disappointing afternoon for the Magpies who look short of confidence and tumbled out of the play-off positions for the first time since January.
"It is very frustrating," he said.
"It was like the last game against Solihull Moors. It feels the same in that we dominated the game. We had complete control in the first half and we don't take the chances.
"Ben Turner had a big chance and Adam Chicksen has a good chance in the first half.
"But we are unpicked again in the 46th minute from the second phase of a set-piece and it's a goal. It's really frustrating.
"Even in the second half we had total control of the game. We are playing well until the final third and we are just lacking a bit of quality.
"We just need a bit more chaos and creativity just to open it up."
