Match Preview

It was a disappointing result at Belper, but they are flying high at present so it was always going to be a difficult game to get anything from. This Saturday Sutton find themselves up against fellow strugglers Yaxley, who sit towards the bottom of the table alongside Sutton. It will be a game that the Royals will need to get something from or they will be plunged further into the danger zone, which is something they have to avoid.

Yaxley FC are based in Yaxley, which is near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, and they are nicknamed the Cuckoos. The club was founded in 1962 and they joined Division Three South of the Peterborough & District League. In 1963 they were renamed Yaxley British Legion, and in 1965 were promoted to Division Two. They won Division Two in 1970–71, were promoted to Division One and the following year dropped British Legion from their name.

In 1986 they were renamed Coalite Yaxley as part of a sponsorship deal, and a further change of sponsor in 1990 saw the club renamed Clarksteel Yaxley. In 1995 they moved to a new ground, In2itive Park, Leading Drove, Holme Road; and their current stadium holds 1500 supporters. Yaxley’s home kit is Navy Blue & Orange shirts, Navy Blue shorts, and Navy Blue & Orange socks, and their away kit is orange & navy shirts, orange shorts and Orange & Navy socks.

Yaxley have been struggling in the league alongside Sutton, but they sit one place above the Royals in 15th spot with 13 points having beaten four teams in the league against Soham, Histon, Daventry, and Spalding.

Yaxley do have one of the poorest defences in the league, having already conceded 43 goals in 17 matches. A statistic which Sutton must exploit if they are to get something from the game.

Sutton lost 3-0 last time they played away to Yaxley but both teams have changed a lot since then. It will be a tough battle that’s for sure with so much at stake to both sides. Sutton will be taking a coach, and the fans are sure to make the 12th man count.

Here’s to an entertaining and successful game.

COME ON YOU ROYALS.