T. Babalola scored a dramatic 93rd-minute equaliser to salvage a 3-3 draw for Sutton Utd against Forest Green Rovers. The comeback preserved the team's sixth-place position in the National League, where they have 16 points from nine games.
Sutton trailed 2-0 after goals from J. Clarke and O. Ewing, the second coming early in the second half. The hosts began their fightback when B. Njoku scored in the 72nd minute, but K. McAllister restored Forest Green's two-goal cushion just a minute later. C. Carter pulled another one back for Sutton in the 79th minute, setting the stage for Babalola's last-gasp intervention.
The visitors played the final 38 minutes with ten men after F. Sass received a second yellow card. Sutton made a series of attacking changes to chase the game, including the introduction of N. Nzuzi and S. Folarin.
The point keeps Sutton in the playoff hunt, seven points behind leaders Boreham Wood. The team's recent form shows one win, three draws and one loss from their last five outings.
Temi Babalola said facing former club Forest Green Rovers gave him extra motivation after his late equaliser in Saturday's 3-3 draw. The striker told the club's website he felt at home at Sutton, having worked with the manager before. He also praised the character of the squad for the comeback. The result leaves Sutton 10th in the National League with 17 points from 10 games, nine points behind leaders Boreham Wood.
