Southwick manager Sammy Donnelly is hoping his side can keep up with tradition when they take on Sidley United in the RUR Cup final at Lancing tonight (7.30)

The Wickers were the first winners of the competition in 1897 when they beat North End Rangers 3-2 at Beach House Park in Worthing. Since then they have won the trophy a further nine times and have finished as runners-up on six occasions.

In contrast, Sidley have never reached the final during their 97-year history.

Southwick, despite their rich history, have not lifted the trophy for 26-years, a statistic manager Donnelly wants to change.

He said: "The last time the club won the cup was in 1977, which is a long time ago so it would be great to win it. Everyone is looking forward to the game but to get to the final is not enough for me, I want to make sure we go one step further."

The Wickers beat Three Bridges (3-0), Shinewater Association (3-0), Seaford (4-0), Shoreham (3-1) and County League leaders Burgess Hill (2-1) to book their place.

Sidley's route saw them overcome Redhill (2-0), Steyning (1-0), Eastbourne Town (2-1) and Arundel (6-3) before a 10-9 semi-final penalty shoot-out triumph against Selsey.

Joint-manager Peter Heritage is confident his side can make club history.

He said: "I don't think there is going to be much in it because both sides are very similar, but I think we have enough to just edge it.

"It would be an absolutely fantastic to win it. We have won virtually every other cup on offer, except the Sussex Senior Cup, so it is something we really want to win.

"We are a small club really, so any kind of silverware is a major achievement."

Matt Dadswell, who scored the winning penalty in the semi-final, is the only absentee for Sidley due to work commitments.

Squads: Southwick: Reid, Ash, Burt, Webber, Ettridge, Garrod, Smith, Milford, Martin, Holden, Funnell, Dunk, Kazemi, Rook, Reid, Howells.

Sidley: Shoesmith, Eldridge, Ball, Morris, Wood, Copley, Day, Finch, Ward, Watson, Rose, Balch, Spreafico, Tate, Duffell.