A Sutton United Front: 6 The Magic Number
- Johnnie Lowery
- Dec 28, 2016
- 1 min read
It’s starting to seem as if some all-powerful football god is up against the U’s away from home this season after yet another defeat on the road.
I wouldn’t argue that we particularly deserved to win the game, but a defeat was certainly harsh given that Bromley’s winner was their first real effort on goal.
In truth it had been a scrappy game with 0-0 written all over it, so it was particularly frustrating when Dennis crashed home an effort from the edge of the box in the very last seconds.
I imagine the New Year’s Day game on a better pitch will make for a better footballing spectacle and with strong form at home United will be looking for immediate revenge.
It is often said that 50 points is the safety mark in a 24 team division, meaning Sutton will secure safety with 6 more victories in their remaining games.
Survival in our first season in the National League will be an adequate achievement, especially given the impressive FA Cup run – a similarly strong performance in the Trophy will be very pleasing.
Having mentioned the FA Cup however it is important the AFC Wimbledon game doesn’t become a distraction on Sunday; the league is the bread and butter after all and work is still needed to ensure we definitely do stay up.
Indeed a nice win over Bromley could boost confidence levels heavily as well as having all its practical league table uses, and I wouldn’t have thought we’ll be seeing many players rested.