Altrincham desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 23 at 4:00 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Altrincham come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 3). Sutton United, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Altrincham head into this on the back of a defeat, while Sutton United arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Altrincham and Sutton United have split their 7 meetings almost evenly (3W–1D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Altrincham won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Sutton United's quality should tell even on the road. Altrincham will push, but the visitors have too much class. Sutton United to win.