The two sides met at Middle Road in the league late last season but now find themselves two divisions apart; Chi’s 5-1 win that day all but sealed the Southern Combination League Premier Division title whilst confirming the Musselmen’s relegation to Division One.

They’ve struggled to adapt to life at step 6 winning only 3 of their opening 10 matches leaving them in midtable.

City made it past Hassocks and Hailsham Town last season before being knocked out of the competition by East Preston in the last 16.

Chichester boss Miles Rutherford is expected to field a strong side following the postponement of his sides league meeting with Ashford United at the weekend.

The match at Middle Road kicks off at 7.45pm, admission is £5 for adults, £3 for concessions which under-16’s go free.