Sutton United secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Wealdstone at the VBS Community Stadium. The result propelled Sutton United up the English National League standings and continued Wealdstone’s recent struggles. Prior to the match, Sutton United occupied 20th place in the table with 32 points from 31 games. Wealdstone, meanwhile, were positioned in 17th spot with 36 points.
The first half proved to be a cagey affair, with both teams probing for an advantage but ultimately failing to break the deadlock. Sutton United’s Junior Ugwoji received a yellow card in the 14th minute for a foul, setting a tone of determined defending for the hosts. Wealdstone, despite their slightly higher league position, struggled to create clear-cut chances. The half concluded goalless, leaving much to play for in the second period.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 50th minute. Lewis Simper, a creative spark for Sutton, provided the assist for Hayden Muller to score and put the U’s ahead. The momentum had firmly shifted, and just three minutes later, the lead was doubled. This time, it was Simper himself who found the back of the net, assisted by Besart Topalloj. This quick succession of goals visibly deflated Wealdstone. Manager Sam Cox made a double substitution in the 56th minute, bringing on Sakariya Hassan and Terrell Agyemang in an attempt to revitalise his midfield and defence.
Despite the changes, Sutton United remained in control. They continued to press their advantage, and their efforts were rewarded in the 87th minute when Kai Jennings added a third goal to seal the victory. Earlier substitutions for Sutton United saw Jake Taylor and Dubem Eze introduced in the 75th minute, and Lewis Simper was replaced by Ashley Nadesan in the 70th minute. These changes did not disrupt the home side’s rhythm. The final whistle confirmed a comfortable 3-0 win for Sutton United. These crucial three points lifted them to 19th place in the table. For Wealdstone, the defeat marked a continuation of their winless streak, leaving them in 17th place and searching for answers.