SUTTON UTD 2, ALDERSHOT TN 1

ALDERSHOT Town’s narrow defeat at Sutton United means they finish fifth in the National League and will host sixth-placed Ebbsfleet in the play-off eliminator match this Wednesday (May 2), kick-off 7pm at the EBB Stadium.

Sutton clinched third spot and a play-off semi-final place with a late deciding goal at Gander Green Lane.

The Shots almost took the lead on 17 minutes, Jamie Collins clearing a Scott Rendell effort off the line, and it remained goalless at half-time.

Just four minutes into the second half, Sutton made the breakthrough with a close-range goal from Tommy Wright. But the visitors were level nine minutes later. Shamir Fenelon was fouled and the reliable Rendell made no mistake from the penalty spot.

Rendell saw a glancing header go just wide as Aldershot went for the winner, but it was Sutton who snatched victory in the 79th minute. Lewis Ward was unable to hold Tom Bolarinwa’s powerful drive and substitute Ross Lafayette, a former Shots striker, put away the loose ball.

Tickets for the Ebbsfleet game go on sale from the Club Shop at 10am on Sunday (April 29). Usual prices apply and tickets are available to all supporters on a first come, first served basis, with season-ticket holders having until 5pm on Monday (April 30) to purchase a ticket to guarantee their allocated seat.

The Club Shop will remain open until 1pm on Sunday and re-open from 10am until 5pm on Monday and Tuesday. All remaining tickets will be available on Wednesday from 10am until kick-off.

Tickets can also be purchased by calling 01252 320211, with tickets held for collection at the Club Shop during the above hours up until kick-off.

Adult tickets are priced at £19 for seating and £17 for terraces, with concessions (age 65+, serving military personnel and students aged 16-21) costing £15 seating and £13 terrace. Children under 16 are priced at £7 and £5.