Sutton United desperately need points on Monday, Dec 28 at 4:00 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Sutton United come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Southend United, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Sutton United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Southend United arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Sutton United and Southend United have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (1W–1D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Southend United won 3–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.5 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Sutton United a slight edge, but Southend United are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.