IT WILL be a case of old against new in the Southampton FA Senior Cup Final.

Southampton League side Locksley Sports take on Hampshire League side Lyndhurst FC in the showpiece event at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium on Thursday and both clubs have very differing histories.

Lyndhurst celebrated their 120th birthday this year, having formed in 1885, whereas Locksley began life as a football team only four years ago.

Lyndhurst were formed just two months before Saints and have the honour of being Arsenal's first ever FA Cup opponents.

Despite such a long and distinguished history, this will be Lyndhurst's first appearance in the final, which they booked with an impressive 4-0 semi-final win over North End United.

Lyndhurst boss Andy Tipp said: "It's a massive occasion for the club - a dream come true.

"The confidence is good as, since Christmas, we've only lost one game in the league. I think if we can get a goal early on, we could get a really decent win under our belts, but we're not going to underestimate them."

On the visit to St Mary's, the Lyndhurst boss added: "We're actually two months older than Saints, so it's a fitting place to go.

"It shows the contrast between a club that started in a little village and one that started in a city."

Lyndhurst do have one concern on the injury front with star striker Marc Price doubtful with an ankle injury.

Tipp said: "He went over on his ankle a couple of weeks ago and he's still touch and go, but hopefully we'll be able to wheel him out there!"

Locksley are also competing for the first time in the final and won their place with a Billy Cozens strike in a 1-0 semi-final win over Nursling.

Manager Joe Kirkpatrick has a team with a clean bill of health going into the game and he echoed Tipp's sentiments about the occasion.

"It's a dream come true for most of the lads as it's their own area where they're from and most of the lads support Saints," he said.

"To go into their idols' stadium and dressing- room is special. It's a once in a lifetime moment."

Kirkpatrick, who is hoping for a lot of vocal backing for the team, added: "We have got a lot of support - we should have loads at the stadium."

There will be a minute's silence before kick-off in honour of Paige Elgram, the daughter of Lyndhurst secretary Dave and vice-president Kay, who recently passed away at the tender age of 11 after battling against a rare form of cancer.