Sutton United travel to FC Halifax Town this afternoon needing to halt a slide in form. The National League fixture at The Shay kicks off at 3pm, with the visitors aiming to build on their midweek win over Eastleigh.
Chris Wilder's side currently sit eighth in the table with 15 points from eight games. Their recent results have been inconsistent, with just one win, one draw and three losses in their last five outings. That sequence includes a 2-0 home defeat to Scunthorpe and a 3-0 loss away at Barrow. The 2-1 victory against Eastleigh last Saturday, with goals from Ebou Adams and Ben Njoku, provided a welcome boost.
Today's hosts, Halifax, have proven strong at home this season, winning three of their four league games at The Shay. They have also secured two National League Cup wins. Their squad has seen recent changes, with defender Tristan Gill arriving on a youth loan from Derby County. The club announced the move, stating, "We are delighted to announce the loan signing of defender Tristan Gill, who joins us from Derby County on a youth loan." Forward Arian Allen has been recalled from his loan by Stockport County.
For Sutton, forwards Tobi Babalola and David Ogbonna have each scored twice this season, contributing to a spread of five different scorers. The last meeting between these sides at The Shay ended in a 2-2 draw, with Sutton winning the return fixture 2-0 last season. Referee Declan Brown will take charge of today's match.
A win could see Sutton close the five-point gap to leaders Boreham Wood. After today, Sutton's next game is at home to Worthing on Saturday 26th September.
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