Match ends, Sutton United 0, Slough Town 0.
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Sutton were left frustrated by a resolute and organised Slough at Gander Green Lane as they were held to a disappointing goalless draw.
Visitors Slough came into the game as underdogs but were aiming to make it into the second round of the FA Cup for only the eighth time in their history.
They gave the home side a stern test and were unfortunate not to beat a Sutton side who have only lost three times this season.
Slough had to be at their best but matched Sutton in terms of physicality as both teams showed they were capable of good football at times and created numerous chances but failed to find breakthrough.
Slough top scorer James Dobson caused problems for the Sutton defence all afternoon but it was his captain who came closest to scoring.
In the 74th minute, Mark Nisbet's volley seemed destined for the net only to be headed off the line by Sutton skipper Jamie Collins.
The resulting ball hung in the air and with Matty Stevens ready to fire the Rebels ahead, he appeared to be dragged down, but the referee waved away Slough claims and a goal remained elusive.
The game at times was end-to-end, with Sutton also creating several goalscoring chances. A combination of lacklustre finishing and a solid display from Jack Turner in the Slough goal ensured the game finished goalless.
Sutton's best chance came with minutes remaining. Makeshift striker Charlie Clough turned and found his way into the box, before driving a low shot which was well saved by the Slough goalkeeper.
Report supplied by the Press Association.
Line-ups
Sutton United
Formation 4-4-2
- 26ButlerBooked at 36mins
- 2BennettSubstituted forBaileyat 45+1'minutes
- 5Clough
- 6Collins
- 3Thomas
- 7Bolarinwa
- 8Davis
- 15EastmondBooked at 88mins
- 11Cadogan
- 24DrinanSubstituted forBrownat 64'minutes
- 10AyungaSubstituted forBeckwithat 64'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Worner
- 4Beckwith
- 16Bailey
- 18Brown
- 19Beautyman
- 21Wishart
- 23Taylor
Slough Town
Formation 4-4-2
- 1Turner
- 2Jackman
- 5Nisbet
- 6Togwell
- 3Wells
- 7DobsonSubstituted forDunnat 89'minutes
- 4Togwell
- 8Davies
- 11Harris
- 9HarrisBooked at 36minsSubstituted forWilliamsat 66'minutes
- 10Stevens
Substitutes
- 12Fraser
- 14Hollis
- 15Smart
- 16Dunn
- 17Phillips
- 18Soares
- 19Williams
- Referee:
- Sam Purkiss
- Attendance:
- 1,830
Match Stats
Home TeamSutton UnitedAway TeamSlough Town
- Possession
- Home53%
- Away47%
- Shots
- Home12
- Away12
- Shots on Target
- Home4
- Away4
- Corners
- Home2
- Away6
- Fouls
- Home16
- Away9
Live Text
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Sutton United 0, Slough Town 0.
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Corner, Slough Town. Conceded by Dean Beckwith.
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Foul by Kieron Cadogan (Sutton United).
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Sam Togwell (Slough Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Wayne Brown (Sutton United).
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George Wells (Slough Town) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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Attempt missed. Scott Davies (Slough Town) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is just a bit too high.
Substitution
Substitution, Slough Town. Simon Dunn replaces James Dobson.
Booking
Craig Eastmond (Sutton United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Foul by Craig Eastmond (Sutton United).
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(Slough Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match Jack Turner (Slough Town) because of an injury.
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Foul by Craig Eastmond (Sutton United).
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(Slough Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Attempt missed. Charlie Clough (Sutton United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
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Corner, Sutton United. Conceded by Jack Turner.
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Attempt saved. Charlie Clough (Sutton United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
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Attempt blocked. Scott Davies (Slough Town) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
