Sutton and Boston face each other for the first time since the 1990-91 season when the Lincolnshire side are the visitors to the VBS on Saturday.
Boston were promoted through the National League North play-offs last season, finishing sixth in the final table but then beating Alfreton and Scunthorpe, both on penalties away from home, before clinching their place in the National League with a 2-1 win at Brackley in the final.
Their six games so far have produced a win, a draw and four defeats, with their victory coming at York on Bank Holiday Monday, and their other away game a 2-0 defeat at Southend. They are currently one place off the bottom of the table, three points clear of Ebbsfleet. They will travel on Saturday without midfielder Jordan Richards, who is suspended after being sent off in last week’s defeat against Yeovil.
Sutton suffered a first defeat of the season at home to Forest Green last Saturday, a result that saw Us slip to 8th place in the table. Hayden Muller has shown no ill effects following his knock against Forest Green last week and should be fit to be in the squad, as should Josh Coley, with Dillon De Siva the only injury absentee.
The sides met for five seasons between 1986 and 1991 in what was then the GM Vauxhall Conference, with Boston winning on one of their visits to Gander Green Lane, a 2-1 success 37 years ago almost to the day. Sutton won twice, and there were two goalless draws, including the most recent meeting in 1990.
Saturday’s referee is Ross Martin, officiating in a Sutton game for the first time, who has been a National League referee since the start of this year. In May he refereed the National League South play-off final between Worthing and Braintree and on Tuesday was in charge of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy game between Exeter and Swindon.
Advance on line prices for ground admission are Adults £21; Concessions (age over 60/students with current ID) £15; Junior (age 14-18) £7; Under 14s free if accompanied by adult or senior concession. Seat prices are £4 more in all cases. Supporters are reminded that these cheaper advance prices are available up to kick off, and while tickets will be available on the day, tickets bought in person on the day carry a price increase of £2.
Special offer to season ticket holders at Premier League and EFL clubs. As this is an international weekend with no Premier League games and few in the EFL, season ticket holders at ay one of the 92 Premier League and EFL clubs can buy a ticket for just £10 for Saturday’s game. To take advantage of this offer, simply present your Premier League or EFL season ticket when purchasing your match ticket at the home ticket office or away turnstile, or email tickets@suttonunited.net to purchase online.
The game will be broadcast live on National League TV as this is an international weekend and a pass can be bought for £9.99 here. We will also have an audio commentary on our Mixlr service.
Note that there are no trains running between Sutton and Wimbledon on Saturday and so West Sutton station will be closed. Thameslink trains are running to Sutton via Mitcham Junction, and there are services to Sutton from both Victoria and London Bridge, but supporters will need to continue the journey from Sutton on foot or by bus (80 or 413). Those bus routes also connect with the Northern Line at Morden.
