Sutton United (home)
- Sutton United’s home record in the National League in 2025-2026 reads P14, W4, D5, L5.
- Sutton United are currently 18th in the National League table with 27 points from 27 games, while Brackley are 15th with 31 from the same number of matches.
- Sutton United’s form has been mixed recently with two draws and two defeats interspersed with a win in their last five.
- Steve Agutter has overseen a change of style since taking over at the Gander in October 2025, with the home team playing an attractive, possession-based game and pressing the opposition when out of possession.
- The hosts have failed to win their last two at home, drawing with Forest Green Rovers (1-1) and losing the other, but have generally been good for a goal at home this season with 24 scored (1.71 average).
- Lewis Simper has hit eight goals in 27 National League appearances, making him Sutton’s top scorer and best threat in the attacking third.
Brackley Town (away)
- Brackley Town have won just twice in 13 away National League games this season (D4, L7).
- Brackley Town are also in mixed form, winning one, drawing three and losing one of their last five league matches, but they are a different proposition from the home side.
- Roger Johnson’s side are a more pragmatic unit, happy to sit deep and defend well and play their strongest football when they win the ball and counterattack.
- They have been solid defensively all season and strong on set pieces, particularly at the back, which has made them tough to break down - especially away from home.
- Ben Wodskou leads Brackley’s goalscorer’s list with four in 15 league appearances, but he has scored two in his last five games so could be the best bet in the anytime scorer market.
- Brackley Town’s last three matches have resulted in a 2-1 home win against Yeovil Town, a 3-3 draw away at Truro City and 0-0 at Hartlepool United.
Head-to-Head
Brackley edged out Sutton 1-0 in the reverse fixture four months ago.
Key Players
- Lewis Simper has hit eight goals in 27 National League appearances.
- Ben Wodskou leads Brackley’s goalscorer’s list with four in 15 league appearances.
- He has scored two in his last five games.
Betting Insights
- We’re taking the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.8.
- Brackley have only scored 11 times in 13 away games (0.85 average).
- Sutton are the slight favourites at 2.21, although Brackley are 3.05 and the draw is 3.12.
- Ben Wodskou could be the best bet in the anytime scorer market after scoring twice in his last five.
Prediction
We’re inclined to go with the host’s home advantage and Agutter’s proactive philosophy in this clash of two clubs that occupy the lower half of the table.
