Tuesday night saw the Albion seal their place in the Carling Cup 2nd Round draw with a 1-0 win over League 2 Gillingham. The game was watched by an extremely respectable attendance of over 16,000 - all of which still in awe of the Amex (It still hasn't sunk in for me yet either!)
Last year, Gus Poyet would have been the first person to admit that he wasn't all that bothered by the Carling Cup and we were duly dispatched in Round 1 away to Northampton. This time round it's a different story. The idea being that it would be great to play a Premier League side at our new stadium. Our wish was granted when we were drawn against top flight opposition in the form of Sunderland. Steve Bruce may not be so happy with the draw considering he has to drag his team down to the south coast from the other end of the country!
In terms of pervious meetings between the two sides, it is very nearly all square. Sunderland having won 14, Brighton 13 with 6 draws.
The last time the sides met, the Albion ran out 2-1 winners at the Withdean and that was back in February 2005. That day Super, Super Mark, Super, Super Mark, Super, Super Mark - Super Mark(et trolly) McCammon, scored the deciding goal. Times have changed.
It will be very exciting to play host to a Premier League side, along with a number of Premier League stars. New additions Wes Brown and John O'Shea may have a part to play. The FLAIR Asamoah Gyan will be a particular highligh if he is to feature. And of course the chance to see Titus Bramble perform, in the flesh, is an opportunity that no self respecting football fan would want to miss. Here is why...
I feel there is not much left for me to say, other than the fixture will be played at the Amex on the week commencing the 22nd August.
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