Royals defeated by Holden hat-trick

Sutton Coldfield Town went down by the odd goal in five away at Stamford this weekend.

A hat-trick from Bruno Holden sealed a 3-2 victory for the home side, although the Royals were themselves on course for the three points with just 15 minutes left.

Holden opened the scoring after half an hour, only for the recently re-signed Mark Bellingham to equalise just two minutes later.

Midway through the second half, Joel Fuller gave Sutton a 2-1, but a quickfire double from Holden condemned the Royals to defeat, and leaves them still searching for their first win of 2012.

Next up for Sutton - who are now five points off a play-off place - is a home clash with mid table Kidsgrove Athletic next Saturday.