A SYDENHAMS Wessex League club's FA Cup tie tomorrow is being sponsored by ... two small dogs!

Miniature dachshunds Alex and Sidney Blacker have put their paws in their, er, pocket to have their name in the programme for Oldland's home tie with Newport Isle of Wight in the extra preliminary qualifying round tie at Castle Road, Bristol.

Both dogs have been regular visitors to Oldland's ground.

The canines have attended most of Oldland's pre season friendlies including last week's 2-0 win over Southern League South & West side Yate Town.

Alex and Sidney's support of Oldland extends to the sausage dogs sponsoring goalkeeper Josh Dempsey's kit this season.

Oldland goalkeeper Josh Dempsey, son of manager Dale sausage dog supporters who have now sponsored his kit this season.

Newport kicked off their competitive season with a 2-1 away win at Fareham on Tuesday night.

If tomorrow's game ends in a draw, the replay will be on Tuesday night at Newport's St Georges Park (7.45pm).