Altrincham welcome Sutton United to the J. Davidson Stadium in a fixture laden with importance for both teams. The Robins will be eager to exploit home advantage as they look to ascend the league table, while Sutton United are in dire need of points to distance themselves from the division’s lower echelons.
Altrincham approach the match with spirits lifted by a recent win, which extended their scoring run to four matches. However, their form has been patchy, illustrated by a record of three wins and four defeats from their last seven outings. Sutton United, in contrast, are experiencing a tough period, currently on a one-game losing streak despite finding the net in their last two. Their season has so far produced a solitary win, two draws, and four losses, leaving them searching for a vital change in fortunes.
The head-to-head record between these two clubs indicates a competitive rivalry. Across their two meetings over the past three seasons, each side has recorded one victory. Last season presented contrasting results: Sutton United emphatically won the first encounter 5-0, with goals from Josh Coley, Jayden Harris, Will Davies, Siju Odelusi (penalty), and Ashley Nadesan. Altrincham responded later in the season with a slender 1-0 victory, Regan Linney bagging the decisive goal.
In the league table, Altrincham currently occupy 10th place with nine points, having both scored and conceded 10 goals. Sutton United languish further down in 20th position with five points, their nine goals scored outweighed by the 15 they have conceded.
A win for Altrincham would cement their mid-table standing and provide crucial impetus as they aim for a higher spot. A draw would represent incremental progress, but a defeat could see them slide downwards. For Sutton United, a victory is paramount to raise morale and spark their season into life, potentially lifting them out of the relegation zone. A draw would offer a degree of respite, while another loss would exacerbate their struggles and intensify the pressure to reverse their form.
