VASE EXIT FOR ARUNDEL

But - in all honesty - had you offered Mullets manager Mike Rowland a place in the last 32 of a national competition at the start of the season, then he would have accepted it gladly.

There was no doubt that Arundel's lack of match sharpness was a key factor. They had not played since Boxing Day during which period Bridlington had played twice and that definitely showed in a first half dominated by the Northern Counties League side.

Within two minutes, Craig Burdick unleashed a drive from 20 yards which flashed off the top of the Arundel bar and away to safety. But the assault hadn't yet started.

More details in January 23's Littlehampton Gazette.