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Sutton United Football Club

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Football team who currently (2023-2024) play in the English Football League Two. Their home ground is Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London.

Their Wikipedia page gives much information about the club's history.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk and Andrew Behan.

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Sutton United Football Club

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