AHEAD OF THE GAME: Sutton United (H)

Woking will hope to return to winning ways as they face a team currently below them in the table for the first time this season with the visit of Sutton United.

 

Saturday’s defeat to Forest Green saw the Cards struggle to break down a strong defence and there is a possibility that Neal Ardley may shuffle his squad by including the likes of Timmy Akinola and Chin Okoli in the starting eleven, both of whom were restricted to the bench at the weekend.

 

Since the thrashing of Gateshead, Woking have failed to score at Yeovil and against FGR, so a win is much needed as well as some goals to boost confidence and pull the Cards away from the embryonic relegation zone.

 

Opposition Watch

Such was the praise for Steve Morison’s recruitment at Sutton in the summer that they were being talked up as ‘dark horses’ by many, with the only scalp on their recruitment being the sale of Will Davies to Fleetwood Town, who netted twenty times in all competitions.

 

Needless to say, for whatever reason it hasn’t worked out and now Sutton find themselves at their lowest ebb since first being promoted to this league in 2016. Morison paid for his job after just one win, amazingly coming against Carlisle, but concerning scorelines including shipping four at FGR and seven at home to Fulham Academy in the National League Cup brought his near 20 month reign to an end.

 

Not many teams can claim to have a more youthful squad than the U’s, who have just three players in their 30s as Morison brought in several young prospects from the league below, including two from Slough and two from Tonbridge. It might not be surprising to some that the squad has not yet gelled and the U’s are struggling, but with eight defeats in nine, this group are desperate for a morale boosting win.

 

Around the Ground

Tickets are available on Fanbase via the link here.

 

We’re delighted to welcome our full Woking Academy boys & girls teams to the Laithwaite for tomorrow night’s clash. Over 180 youngsters will be in attendance, aging from Under 9s-16s for the boys set-up and Under 12s-15s for the girls. All players will be taking a lap of the pitch, so please show you appreciation for our younger Cardinals!

 

Please note the Chris Lane Terrace East section will be closed prior to kick-off to allow away supporters to enter the stadium.

 

With upcoming away games at Boreham Wood and Solihull Moors, make sure you book yourself onto the Cards Trust Supporters Coaches for these fixtures by visiting their website or contacting Adam Bowyer.

 

Supporter Liason Group members will be by the Fan Wall after the game, so make sure to share any ideas or feedback with them and stop for a chat.

 

One to Watch

One of the more experienced faces in the dressing room, 31-year old former Crawley forward Ashley Nadesan acted as the perfect foil for Davies last season whilst on loan from Gillingham, earning a permanent move after eight goals and eight assists last season. Despite firing just once so far this season, he’s a dangerous attacker and will have to be watched by Woking closely.

 

Also keep an eye out for Lewis Simper, the former Woking loanee has three goals already this season after his breakout season saw him get 13 goal contributions, including a strike against the Cards.