Sidley and Bexhill to lock horns

Sidley United take on Bexhill United tonight (Tuesday) at Westfield’s Parish Field ground, in the Hastings Senior Cup semi-final.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th May 2013, 13:14 BST
Action from Sidley United's game against Rye United last Thursday night. Picture by Simon Newstead.Action from Sidley United's game against Rye United last Thursday night. Picture by Simon Newstead.
Action from Sidley United's game against Rye United last Thursday night. Picture by Simon Newstead.

The last four tie will see the winners take on Westfield on Saturday, after the Westies beat Little Common 3-0 at the beginning of March.

Sidley and Bexhill have contested the previous three finals; with Sidley winning the first two before Bexhill turned the tables last year. The Pirates won a thrilling contest 4-3, despite playing a large chunk of the match with 10 men.

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Bexhill come into the match off the back of an excellent 2-1 victory away at promoted side Newhaven in Sussex County Football League Division Two on Saturday, whilst Sidley have limped to a finish in Division One - losing their last five games.

John Lambert’s side ended their league campaign with a 2-1 loss to Arundel on Saturday, with Brad Lewis scoring a 94th minute winner for the hosts.

Nick Grant - Bexhill’s reserve team manager - is expected to take back over in the dugout tonight, following his absence on Saturday due to his second team duties.

Kick off is at 6.30pm and you can get score updates by following @SimonNewstead on Twitter.

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