Wick have a second bash at making progress in a major cup competition when they entertain Loxwood in the FA Vase at Bognor’s Nyewood Lane on Friday night.

The Dragons will be the hosts at their temporary home for the third time in 10 days following a splendid 2-1 victory against Midhurst in the Southern Combjnation Premier last Wednesday, which was followed by Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Camberley Town in the FA Cup extra preliminary round.

Goals from Sam Conolly and Ellis Collier sent the Dragons to victory against the Stags and although debutant Preston Woolston put them ahead against Camberley, the visitors equalised before taking advantage when George Bingham was sent off for a second yellow.

"We started off really brightly but stopped playing as well and it was a bit of an anti-climax after our really good 2-1 win against Midhurst, who are expected to be one of the top teams in our league,” Wick manager Lee Baldwin said.

Wick on the attack v Camberley in the FA Cup | Picture by Tommy McMillan

placeholder image — Wick on the attack v Camberley in the FA Cup | Picture by Tommy McMillan

“George was sent off at 1-1 for a second caution and we have looked back at both decisions on film and don’t think he deserved a card on either occasion.

“We were down to ten men and then had a goal disallowed and again we believe that it wasn’t the right decision as no-one was offside in any of the phases.

“It was very disappointing but we go again against Loxwood, who are a level below us, and will be determined to make amends for our FA Cup exit.”

Kick-off on Friday is at 7.45pm.