The Rebels come into the fixture off the back of a defeat away at Chesham United in the National League South last time out.
Chris Agutter’s side were the form team in the division going into the contest, but after going both a goal down and a man down before the break, they were beaten 2-0 by the Generals.
Following midweek results, the Rebels now sit 8th in the National League South and are just 3 points behind Truro City having played a game fewer.
In terms of the FA Trophy, they’ll be looking to make a better go of it in the competition this season after losing to Frome Town in the Second Round this time last year.
Team News
Agutter will be without three of his regular midfielders tomorrow afternoon. Glen Rea will serve the first of a four-match suspension, Kane Wills is unavailable this weekend and Jack Wadham was recalled by his parent club Sutton United in the week.
The Rebels’ boss confirmed that Jack Bates will come into the side for his first outing since coming on as a substitute against Tonbridge Angels last month.
View from the Camp – Chris Agutter
“We’re in good shape. We’ve had a really good week on the training pitch and it’s been nice to get a couple of good training sessions in.
“The FA Trophy provides an opportunity to get to Wembley and it’s the first time where I’ve managed a team where we feel like we could go really deep into the competition.
“Chichester are a really good side and they’re incredibly well coached. They were probably the toughest game from our pre-season schedule. We’ll be really respectful of the challenge and it should be a really good game”.
The Opposition
Following their promotion to the Isthmian Premier Division last season, the Lillywhites have made a decent start to life at step 3.
They currently sit 14th in the league table, with 18 points from 14 games so far this season. Chi have won twice in the Isuzu FA Trophy already to get to this stage, beating Herne Bay and Plymouth Parkway on their way to the Second Round.
Last Six
09/11 – Hashtag United (H) – Lost 0-4
05/11 – Horsham (H) – Drew 1-1
02/11 – Canvey Island (A) – Won 2-3
26/10 – Plymouth Parkway (A) – Won 0-4 (Isuzu FA Trophy)
19/10 – Bowers & Pitsea (A) – Lost 2-1
12/10 – Cray Valley PM (A) – Lost 2-1
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online, in advance, or at the gate via cash or card payment at the following prices:
Adult – £10.00
Concession – £6.00
Student / 16-18s – £4.00
Under 16’s – £2.00
Travel & Parking
Oaklands Park offers convenient access for visiting fans. For those driving, there’s a large pay-and-display car park adjacent to the ground. However, Chichester City also provides a free parking area for matchgoers. To access it, follow the lane to the left, past the yellow barriers.
Chichester Railway Station is also within walking distance (10-15 minutes), making it easy for those travelling by train.
How to Follow
If you can’t be at the game, you can follow the game via live updates from the club’s official Twitter account. You can also listen to live commentary via the club’s official commentary service.
