Big weekend of football across Sussex and Hampshire as Brighton prepare for Crystal Palace derby

Saturday, 17 October 2026 06:00

By Philip Keeler

It's another busy weekend of football across Sussex and Hampshire, with Brighton preparing for a Premier League showdown against Crystal Palace, while Portsmouth, Southampton and Crawley Town are all in action this afternoon.

There is also plenty of non-league football to look forward to, including FA Cup action for Worthing and league fixtures involving Bognor Regis Town, Chichester City and Selsey.

Brighton and Hove Albion have an extra day to prepare for their Premier League encounter with Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium tomorrow afternoon (Sunday 18 October).

The Seagulls will be hoping to make home advantage count in a fixture that has developed into one of the fiercest rivalries in English football.

Meanwhile, Portsmouth are back in Championship action this afternoon, with a trip to Carrow Road to face Norwich City.

Pompey will be looking for a positive result on the road as they continue their Championship campaign.

Southampton are also in action, welcoming Bolton Wanderers to St Mary's Stadium.

The Saints will be hoping to put in a strong performance in front of their home supporters, with the game getting underway at 3pm.

In League Two, Crawley Town face an away trip to Salford City, with the Reds aiming to pick up valuable points on their travels.

All three of today's Football League matches are scheduled for a 3pm kick-off.

There's also a big afternoon ahead for Worthing, who travel to Wealdstone in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.

The Rebels will be hoping to keep their cup ambitions alive and move another step closer to the first round proper.

In other non-league action, Chichester City make the trip to Bracknell Town for their latest league fixture.

Selsey are also in action this afternoon, welcoming East Preston, with both sides looking to secure a positive result.

Worthing, Chichester City and Selsey are all scheduled to kick off at 3pm.

Bognor Regis Town supporters will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon for their next match.

The Rocks travel to Southall for their latest league fixture, hoping to return to West Sussex with a positive result.

With Premier League football, Championship action, the FA Cup and local non-league fixtures all taking place, there's plenty for football fans across Sussex and Hampshire to follow this weekend.

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