After continuing their strong start to their Isthmian Premier League campaign on Saturday, Lewes will want to maintain their impressive form.
Miles Rutherford’s side will be a big test for the Rooks. Chichester only lost out on a play-off place on the final day of the season after a defeat to Dover. If Chichester won that game they would’ve been in the play-offs as the two sides were on 73 points going into that all important game.
Dover were promoted to the National League South after winning the Isthmian Premier League play-offs. The Whites defeated Billericay 1-2 in the semi-finals and beat Dartford in all Kent clash in the play-off final.
Chichester have had a very middling start to their second ever campaign in step three. The Lillywhites currently sit in 10th position after two wins, draws and defeats after six league games.
The Lillywhites have progressed into the second qualifying round of the FA cup something Lewes failed to do. The Rooks were defeated 2-1 at the hands of Flackwell Heath. Chichester defeated fellow step 3 club Havant and Waterlooville 0-1. Chichester’s next rodeo in the FA cup is against step 5 club Whitstable Town.
Havant have a rich history in the FA cup they faced Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup in the 2007/08 season. Havant earnt a 2-2 draw at Westleigh park but were defated in the replay at Anfield . At the time Havant were managed by Shaun Gayle and in the National League South.
Whitsable Town won last season’s FA Vase and apply their trade in the Southern Counties East Football League (SCEFL). The Kent based outfit will be looking for a giant killing in front of their home fans.
Lewes were unable to continue their winning run in the league on Saturday after a 2-2 draw with Cray Wanderers. Finlay Chadwick scored a sensational goal for the Rooks.The midfielder controlled the ball after a clearance from a corner and fired his shot into the top corner.
The Rooks were 2-0 up at the break but after a Kaan Bennett sending off in the second half the Rooks couldn’t hold on to their lead and drew 2-2.
There was also a heated exchange between the two dugouts. This resulted in the Lewes Kitman Lewis Robinson being given his marching orders after being accused of squirting water at the Cray bench.
As Lewes’ journey in the FA Cup ended at Flackwell Heath they have a break from action on Saturday 13th September. Giving them eleven days to prepare for their home clash with Ramsgate which is followed up by a trip to St Albans on Tuesday 23rd September.
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