Sutton United began their English National League campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Woking at The Laithwaite Community Stadium. The visitors established control early on, with Will Nightingale breaking the deadlock in the 27th minute. Nightingale’s opening goal was assisted by Daniel Urpens.
The second half saw Sutton United extend their lead in the 55th minute through Omar Mussa. Mussa, who had received a caution earlier, doubled his side’s advantage. Woking responded with several tactical substitutions, introducing Taylan Harris, Steven Turner, and Josh Ayres in quick succession, but these changes were unable to shift the game’s momentum.
Sutton United sealed their comprehensive win in the 85th minute with a third goal from substitute David Ogbonna. Ogbonna, who had come on in the 68th minute, was again assisted by Daniel Urpens for his strike.
The match was punctuated by several bookings. Omar Mussa and Sam Folarin of Sutton United were cautioned in the first half for fouls. Woking’s Matt Ward also received a yellow card in the 35th minute. In the second half, Daniel Urpens and Besart Topalloj of Sutton United were booked for infringements.
This opening-day victory secures three points and a clean sheet for Sutton United, placing them favourably in the early league standings. Woking, meanwhile, commences their season with a defeat and zero points, sitting towards the lower end of the table.
