THE START of the 2009/10 season sees The Saddlers make the long trip down to Brighton & Hove Albion.

"Brighton have spent some money this summer," said manager, Chris Hutchings, who made over 150 League appearances for The Seagulls between 1983 and 1987. "They have assembled a strong squad and like myself, Russell Slade is starting to make his mark at the club.

"We go there open-minded, ready to do a job. It will be a matter of trying to stop them playing and playing whenever we can. I'm sure that they will be saying exactly the same.

"A positive start will breed confidence and we will be hoping to start as we mean to go on."

Supporters travelling to the Withdean Stadium are asked to please note that it is all-ticket and none will be available on the day of the game.