Sutton United 3-0 Hartlepool United RECAP: Sutton win the National League title

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Sutton United were crowned National League champions with a convincing 3-0 win over Hartlepool United at Gander Green Lane.

Goals from Rob Milsom, Louis John and Isaac Olaofe saw the U’s clinch promotion and the National League title for the first time in their history.

Pools had a few chances but couldn't find a way past Sutton as they remained fourth in the National League table ahead of next weekend against Weymouth.

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A close up of the corner flag at Gander Green Lane, Sutton.  (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)A close up of the corner flag at Gander Green Lane, Sutton.  (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
A close up of the corner flag at Gander Green Lane, Sutton. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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FULL-TIME: Sutton United 3 (Milsom 35’, John 73’, Olaofe 80’) Hartlepool United 0

Key Events

  • Pools XI: James; Francis-Angol, Johnson, Liddle, Cass, Sterry; Featherstone, Donaldson, Holohan; Oates, Armstrongsubs: Ferguson, Shelton, Molyneux, Williams, Elliott
  • Pools subs: Ferguson, Shelton, Molyneux, Williams, Elliott
  • Pools bookings: Johnson (56), Francis-Angol (57)
  • Sutton XI: Bouzanis; Barden, Goodliffe, John, Ajiboye, Davis, Bugiuel, Eastmond, Milsom, Olaofe, Wilson
  • Sutton subs: Wyatt, Beautyman, Randall, House, Sho-Silva
  • Sutton bookings: none
  • Referee: Simon Mather
  • Attendance: 1,050

70: Wilson with an acrobatic effort

Well saved by James to tip over.

71: Molyneux on for Donaldson - second change for Pools

GOAL! John makes it 2-0 to Sutton

The Sutton defender turns in with a volley from a corner.

Will Randall comes on for Donovan Wilson

GOAL! Sutton make it 3-0

Olaofe turns Liddle inside out before finding the bottom right corner and that’s game over.

84: Beautyman on for Ajiboye - Sutton change

87: Bugiuel off for Sho-Silva

Full-time: Sutton 3-0 Pools

Sutton celebrate the league title