Sutton Utd defender Alex Kirk has signed a one-year extension to his contract. The 23-year-old defender came through the ranks at Arsenal and had loan spells at Ayr United and Bromley before joining Sutton in July 2024.

What happened?

Kirk made 21 appearances last season but a back injury sustained in February 2025 has seen him miss the entire 2025-26 campaign despite a brief return during pre-season.

Why it matters for Sutton Utd

The extension is a positive sign for Sutton Utd, who are currently 19th in the National League with 47 points from 46 games, having scored 59 goals and conceded 79. Their recent form has been poor, with 5 consecutive losses, including a 1-0 defeat to Boreham Wood on April 25, 2026.

What comes next?

Kirk is aiming to return in time for the new season, which will be a boost for Sutton Utd as they look to improve their standing in the league, currently 61 points behind leaders York.

StatValue
League standing19th
Points47
Goals scored59
Goals conceded79
Recent formLLLLL