LONDON (Interstat) — Sutton United looks to secure its first win in the EFL Trophy when it hosts Chelsea’s Under-21 side on Saturday at VBS Community Stadium.

The Group Stage matchup pits a struggling senior Sutton side against a young Chelsea team also seeking its first points in the competition. Chelsea U21 enters with an 0-1 record in the trophy after a 4-2 loss to Ipswich Town U21 last month. Sutton’s tournament campaign begins with this fixture.

Form points to a potentially tight contest despite the disparity in club stature. Sutton, competing in the National League, has found wins hard to come by this season, posting a 1-8-3 record across all competitions. However, they are coming off a 3-3 draw with Hartlepool United and have drawn three of their last four matches.

Chelsea’s youth side has also struggled for results, carrying an 0-1 record overall. Their last outing was the high-scoring defeat to Ipswich’s U21s.

Statistical models suggest a close encounter. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, while its ELO rating system gives Sutton United a 65.6 percent probability of winning the match.

Kickoff is set for Saturday in East Clandon.