Third-bottom Tamworth will look to improve their position in the National League standings when they welcome Sutton United to the Lamb Ground on Wednesday.
The last 12 months have been largely positive for Sutton, who have steadily improved since appointing Chris Agutter as their head coach in early October 2025.
Agutter came to Sutton’s attention after a fruitful spell in charge of Worthing, where he established them as one of the strongest teams in the National League South.
Agutter has since handled a tricky situation at Sutton, who, at the time of his appointment, were in the National League relegation zone with just seven points from 13 games.
After steering Sutton to safety, he has got them off to a strong start this term with 17 points accrued from 10 matches.
Sutton are just one point outside of the top seven and nine above struggling Tamworth, who have already sustained six defeats.
Tamworth did a lot of transfer business in the summer and their long-serving manager, Andy Peaks, is hoping to see some improvement over the course of the season.
However, they have shipped 28 goals, the highest in the division, and are in need of a response after Saturday’s 5-1 defeat away to Aldershot.
Tamworth v Sutton United Tips Summary
Best Bet - Sutton United draw no bet @ 1/1
Alternative Bet - Sutton United to win and both teams to score @ 4/1
Bet Builder - Temi Babalola to score anytime and Over 3 goals @ 23/5
Tamworth v Sutton United Prediction
Best Bet: Sutton United draw no bet @ 1/1
Sutton United were a League Two club as recently as 2024 and their efforts to return to the EFL ranks can be boosted by a victory over struggling Tamworth in Staffordshire.
Visiting teams at the Lamb Ground are required to adapt to playing on an artificial surface, but Sutton should be up to the task.
Sutton head coach Agutter should be aware of the specific challenges, as he previously led Worthing, the only other fifth-tier side with a 3G pitch.
Agutter steered Sutton to a 1-0 victory away to Tamworth in last season’s corresponding fixture and he can mastermind another success against opposition who are clearly struggling to defend.
Tamworth have conceded an average of 2.8 goals per game since the start of the season and have not kept a clean sheet since a 1-0 success at home to Solihull Moors in early April.
The Lambs have picked up seven of their eight points at their home ground but may taste defeat against the Amber and Chocolates, who have taken five points from their last three fixtures.
Alternative Bet: Sutton United to win and both teams to score @ 4/1
The obvious upside of being a Tamworth fan is that they usually see their team find the net.
The Lambs have netted in each of their 10 league games, but their porous defence usually lets them down.
Sutton United showed off their attacking prowess in Saturday’s 3-3 draw at home to Forest Green and another free-scoring display should secure them a sixth win of the season.
Tamworth v Sutton United Prediction Bet Builder Tip
Temi Babalola to score anytime
Over 3 goals
Pays @ 23/5
Sutton head coach Agutter made several summer signings, including a permanent deal to snap up attacker Temi Babalola from Forest Green.
Agutter has previously worked with Babalola at Worthing, so he knows how to get the best out of the 25-year-old.
Babalola has netted three times in his first 10 Sutton appearances and he can add to that tally against Tamworth.
Poor defending has been a constant problem for Tamworth, who are likely to suffer a high-scoring defeat.
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Key Match Stats
Tamworth have lost six of their last nine league fixtures
All of Tamworth’s last 14 matches have featured goals for both teams
Seven of Tamworth’s last eight games have generated at least four goals
Sutton United are unbeaten in their last three matches
The Amber and Chocolates have lost only one of their last four away matches
Two of Sutton United’s last three wins have been by a 2-1 scoreline
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