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Well its been a disappointing week for Sutton having lost the cup game in midweek, and the away game last Saturday to Ilkeston. Saturday’s game won’t get any easier for the boys in blue as they face a side who have been in the top six for a while, and are currently in 5th place.

Stocksbridge are unbeaten in their last three games, but have had a couple of games postponed due to the weather. One of their victories was the 5-2 away win to Ilkeston, so that shows the magnitude of what the lads will be up against on Saturday, but as they say another day a different story.

Stocksbridge Park Steels are a club based in South Yorkshire. The club was formed in 1986 after a merger between two clubs. They play in yellow and blue and reside at the Bracken Moor Ground and yes, you’ve guessed it, they are nicknamed the Steels. A note to be made is that one very famous player to have played for Stocksbridge from 2003-07 is non other than Jamie Vardy, who currently plies his trade in the Premiership. So, who knows, we may see a future premiership player this Saturday.

The last time we played them was in the 14/15 season where we drew 3-3 and I predict another high scoring game this Saturday. We need as much support as possible so please come on down to show your support for the Royals.

Come on you Royals.