All the stats ahead of Blues' match at Sutton United

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A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash at Sutton United.

Southend wins: 0 Draws: 0 Sutton wins: 1 National League - Sep 24 - Southend 1 Sutton 3 Southend: WLWDWD Sutton: LDWLLW Robert Massey-Ellis Massey-Ellis has shown 53 yellow cards and four reds in the 16 games he has taken charge of so far this season. Massey-Ellis officiated Blues' 2-0 win against AFC Fylde at Roots Hall back in January. Tommy Breen is listed as the fourth official.

Breen was instrumental in Shrimpers boss Kevin Maher being sent off against Yeovil Town back in November. AFC Fylde v York, Altrincham v Yeovil, Braintree v Barnet, Wealdstone v Forest Green, Sutton v Southend, Gateshead v Dagenham, Hartlepool v Ebbsfleet, Maidenhead v Tamworth, Eastleigh v Halifax. >Rochdale are in FA Trophy action this weekend so if Blues win at Sutton they will move into the play-off places.



Rochdale will have two games in hand though. >Sutton are currently 15th in the National League standings with 51 points from 39 games. >Sutton have won six, drawn six and lost seven at home this season.

They have scored 24 home goals and conceded 25 in 19 games. >Former Blues goalkeeper Steve Arnold is expected to be on the bench for Sutton. Arnold has made 14 appearances so far this season.

>Sutton goalkeeper Jack Sims was born in Southend and raised on Canvey Island. He also spent seven years in the Shrimpers' academy in his youth and now lives in Hadleigh. >Will Davies is top scorer for Sutton with 20 goals so far this season.

>Ex Blues striker Henry Sandat is now with Sutton but has been struggling with an injury in recent weeks. >Sutton are 14th in the form guide with Blues currently fifth. >Saturday's game will be Blues' first ever trip to Gander Green Lane.

>On loan Shrimpers defender Ben Goodliffe made 182 appearances during a five year spell with Sutton. >Former Southend midfielder Alex Woodyard has made eight appearances since signing for Sutton in January. >Sutton have the 20th best home record in the division while Blues have the ninth best away record.

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