It’s the FA Cup this week and for Micky Adams it’s a trip to one of his former clubs Brighton and Hove Albion.
City who expect to pick up only around £40,000 for this third round tie, know that they need to be in the bag for the next round either with a draw or as winners of this game.
Micky Adams will be without Isaac Osbourne who has a knee ligament rupture. Clayton Ince may feature in goal if Spurs don’t want Marton Fulop cup-tied, but Don Hutchison is available after signing for another week.
The Seagulls will be without Skipper Charlie Oatway who is out for the season with a broken foot and Striker Leon Knight who has joined Swansea City.
This is the 54th meeting between the two clubs with City having won on thirteen occasions with nineteen draws. The sides have met in the FA Cup. Brighton won 5-1 in November 1953, On Feb 4th 1911, City drew 0-0 at Brighton and won the replay five days later 2-0.
City have not lost at the Withdean Stadium. Mind you, they have not won either.
The Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Lane,Brighton,BN1 5JD
M40,M25,M23 then A23
The stadium is located two miles away from the town centre and is just off the London Road (A23). There is no parking allowed within a mile of the ground, due to matchday restrictions in place around the stadium (one of the conditions that was agreed for allowing Brighton to play there). Remember that your match ticket includes a park and ride ticket for either the train or bus.
Nearest train station is Preston Park
The nearest railway station is Preston Park which is about a 10-15 minute walk from the ground. The station is served by trains from London Victoria, Kings Cross & London Bridge. On coming out of the station and walking down to the bottom of the hill, turn left along the A23 for the stadium. After the game there is a football special waiting which takes you back along the short journey to Brighton.
City U18’s resume after the break for Christmas and the New Year with a home game against Birmingham City. Kick off at the Alan Higgs Centre is at 11am.
Coventry City Ladies are at home on Sunday in a rearranged Birmingham County Cup tie against Leafield Athletic. Kick off at Coventry University’s Westwood Heath ground is at 1.30pm.