Arundel all set for cup tie with Albion

It is a mouth-watering tie, but also a tough clash for the Mullets, against Albion’s development squad, who are the cup holders.

The Seagulls received a bye into the second round, while the Mullets beat Hailsham Town 4-2 in the opening round.

Arundel joint manager Simon Butler said: “The whole club is very excited. We need to make sure we prepare properly, but the lack of games won’t go in our favour.

“One thing I do know is we’ll get 100 per cent commitment from the players. The attitude has been good all season, even through our bad run and they will give 100 per cent for the club.

“It’s a nice headache for myself and Craig (Stuart) to have as all the players are buzzing to be selected. We have a squad of 24 and we need to get that down, so there will be disappointment along the way.”

Mullets are away to Hassocks in County League Division 1 on Saturday, which will be their first match since November 2.

Also in the second round of the Senior Cup, there is a tasty local derby as County League Division 1 leaders East Preston will play host to division-lower Wick & Barnham United on Tuesday evening (7.30pm).