FC Halifax Town are set to welcome Sutton United to The Shay Stadium for a keenly anticipated English National League encounter. Both sides will be eager to make a statement and improve their positions within the division.
The Shaymen’s recent form presents a somewhat mixed bag. In their last five outings, they have managed one victory, two draws, and suffered two defeats. Their most recent fixture concluded in a 2-2 draw at home to Rochdale, following successive losses against York City away and Gateshead at home. Despite these results, their attacking prowess remains evident, having found the net in each of their last sixteen matches. Nevertheless, this scoring consistency has not translated into wins, with the team currently on a winless streak of three games.
Sutton United, conversely, have shown flashes of promise, securing two wins and two draws in their last five fixtures, interspersed with two losses. Their most recent outing saw them suffer a 3-2 defeat away at Yeovil Town, bringing an end to a two-match winning run that had seen them overcome Wealdstone and Woking. The U’s have demonstrated an ability to score, having netted in their last four games. They are currently looking to bounce back from a one-match losing streak.
Historically, the two clubs have met on three occasions over the past three seasons, with the spoils shared evenly. Each team has emerged victorious once, with one draw punctuating their encounters. In their most recent clash this season, Sutton United secured a 2-0 win on home turf, courtesy of goals from Junior Eccleston and Brandon Njoku. The previous season, FC Halifax Town recorded a convincing 3-0 away victory, while the reverse fixture ended in a goalless stalemate.
In the league standings, FC Halifax Town currently occupy eighth place, accumulating 52 points from 35 games played. Their record comprises 15 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses, with a positive goal difference of +2, having scored 53 and conceded 51. Sutton United find themselves in 20th position, having amassed 35 points from 33 matches. Their statistics show 8 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses, resulting in a goal difference of -8, with 46 goals scored and 54 conceded.
A victory for FC Halifax Town could see them strengthen their grip on a playoff berth and build valuable momentum. Conversely, a defeat could allow pursuing teams to narrow the gap. For Sutton United, three points would represent a significant boost to their survival aspirations, potentially offering a route out of the relegation zone. A draw would be a respectable outcome, while a loss would intensify their concerns regarding their league status.
