Sutton United and Yeovil Town contested a hard-fought match at the VBS Community Stadium, which saw the visitors claim a 2-1 victory after a second half filled with incident. Referee David Rock officiated the game, which, after a balanced opening, sprang to life after the interval.
The first half was characterised by probing attacks from both sides, but neither team managed to break the deadlock. The midfield battle proved particularly intense, exemplified by a yellow card issued to Yeovil’s James Plant in the 26th minute for a foul. Both defences stood firm, ensuring the score remained 0-0 at half-time.
The second half began with immediate impact. In the 51st minute, Andrew Oluwabori put Yeovil Town ahead. Sutton responded with tactical changes, introducing Charlie Bell for Mo Dabre in the 61st minute, and Liam Vincent and Dillon De Silva in the 69th minute. These substitutions proved effective when Charlie Bell equalised in the 71st minute, assisted by Ashley Nadesan.
As the game approached its conclusion, the tension increased. In the 81st minute, Yeovil were awarded a penalty, which Aaron Jarvis converted, restoring their lead. Despite Sutton’s late push for an equaliser, Yeovil’s defence remained resolute.
The second half saw a flurry of yellow cards, reflecting the growing intensity of the match. Lewis Simper of Sutton was cautioned in the 48th minute, followed by Yeovil’s Finn Cousin-Dawson in the 62nd minute, and Sutton’s Jayden Harris in the 68th minute. Both sides made further substitutions in an attempt to alter the course of the match, with Yeovil bringing on Harvey Greenslade for Junior Morias in the 61st minute, and Brett McGavin for Finn Cousin-Dawson in the 66th minute. Sutton responded by introducing Liam Vincent and Dillon De Silva in the 69th minute, and David Ogbonna in the 87th minute. Yeovil also brought on Ben Wodskou for Andrew Oluwabori in the 86th minute.
The final whistle confirmed a valuable away win for Yeovil. This result sees Yeovil Town climb to 8th place in the National League standings with 19 points, while Sutton United remain in 22nd position with 7 points, as their difficult run of form continues. Sutton’s winless streak now extends to six matches. Conversely, Yeovil celebrate their second consecutive victory, scoring in their second match in a row.