Sutton United are set to welcome Boston United to the VBS Community Stadium for a National League encounter where both sides will be desperate to add to their points tally. The hosts find themselves in a vulnerable position near the foot of the table, while Boston will be eager to distance themselves further from the drop zone. This match promises to be a keenly contested affair with significant implications for both teams.
Sutton United’s recent form has been a cause for concern, as they are currently mired in a five-game winless run. Despite their difficulties, they did manage to breach the opposition’s defence in their most recent fixture, hinting at a potential spark in attack. Boston United, in contrast, come into this match buoyed by a recent victory, giving them a welcome injection of confidence. Similar to Sutton, they also found the net in their last outing.
Historically, Boston United have enjoyed the better of recent meetings between the two sides. They have clashed twice in the last three seasons, with Boston emerging victorious on both occasions. Last season saw Boston secure a dominant 3-0 victory at Sutton, with Jacob Hazel bagging a brace and Zak Mills adding to the scoreline. In the return match, Boston triumphed 2-1, with Jai Rowe and James Gale scoring for the Pilgrims, while Will Davies netted Sutton’s solitary goal. Across these two encounters, Sutton have only managed a single goal in response to Boston’s five.
In the league standings, Sutton United occupy 23rd place with a meagre 6 points from 11 games, having only tasted victory once, drawing three times, and suffering seven defeats. They have found the net 13 times but conceded a worrying 22 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -9. Boston United sit in 17th position with 11 points from 10 games, having won three, drawn two, and lost five. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 15, leaving them with a goal difference of -5.
A victory for Sutton United would provide a much-needed surge of confidence and momentum, potentially lifting them out of the relegation places. A draw would do little to ease their current plight. For Boston United, a win would further cement their mid-table standing and boost morale, while a draw would still represent a positive result on their travels. A defeat, however, could see them drawn closer to the relegation dogfight, making this a pivotal match for both teams.
