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Football fixtures across Sussex and Hampshire this weekend

Saturday, 22 August 2026 02:00

By Philip Keeler

Football fans across Sussex and Hampshire have a busy weekend of fixtures ahead, with league and cup action taking place across the region.

In the Premier League, Brighton and Hove Albion begin their new campaign at home to Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.

Kick-off is at 2pm as the Seagulls get their season underway in front of a home crowd.

There is Championship action today, with Portsmouth travelling to Lincoln City for a 12.30pm kick-off.

Southampton are at home, with Stoke City visiting St Mary’s for a 3pm start.

In League Two, Crawley Town are on the road as they travel to Rochdale.

There is also plenty of non-league football taking place across Sussex today.

Worthing host Wealdstone in the National League, with kick-off at 12.30pm.

Bognor Regis Town are at home to East Grinstead Town in the FA Cup preliminary round, while Chichester City welcome Chippenham Town.

Both of those matches kick off at 3pm.

And in the Southern Combination Football League, Selsey travel to Loxwood for a 3pm kick-off.

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