Sutton United are set to host Woking in a fixture that promises a keenly contested affair in the English National League. The VBS Community Stadium will undoubtedly be a cauldron of ambition and determination as both sides look to solidify their positions.
In terms of recent form, Sutton United have found victories elusive, currently enduring a three match winless streak. Their last five outings have yielded three draws and a single win, with their most recent result being a 1-1 draw at home to Braintree Town. While they have managed to find the net in their last outing, a period of draws has seen them struggle to convert promising positions into three points.
Woking, on the other hand, arrive with a degree of momentum, having secured a win in their most recent fixture. They have won one and lost two of their last five matches, with their latest success being a 2-0 away victory against Truro City. The visitors have demonstrated an ability to score in their last two encounters, suggesting a more potent attacking threat.
Historically, these two sides have met three times in the last three seasons, with Sutton United holding a slight edge. While Woking are yet to taste victory against Sutton, two of their previous encounters have ended in draws. Sutton United have registered one win and two draws, scoring four goals to Woking’s three in these encounters. In the current season, their previous league meeting ended in a 1-1 stalemate, with Chinwike Okoli scoring for Woking and Charlie Bell netting for Sutton United. Last season, Sutton United secured a 2-1 away victory, while their other league encounter finished 1-1.
The league standings paint a contrasting picture for the two clubs. Woking sit comfortably in 12th place, having accumulated 38 points from 29 games. They boast a positive goal difference of +7, having scored 40 goals and conceded 33. Sutton United, however, find themselves in a more precarious position, occupying 21st place with 29 points from 30 matches. They have a goal difference of -11, with 39 goals scored and 50 conceded.
A victory for Woking could see them climb further up the table, potentially closing the gap on the teams above them and reinforcing their mid-table security. For Sutton United, three points would be invaluable in their fight to steer clear of the relegation zone, offering a significant boost to morale and their long-term survival hopes. A draw, while not ideal for either side’s aspirations, would at least see them avoid defeat and potentially maintain their current league trajectories.
