Sussex are odds on to wrap up the County Championship Division One when the final game of the season gets under way today, according to bookmakers Ladbrokes.

The south coast side, who are eight points clear of rivals Lancashire, need to win at Trent Bridge to secure their second pennant in four years.

But if they lose or draw and the Red Rose county secure a 22 point victory, the title will be heading to Old Trafford for the first time since they shared it with Surrey in 1950.

Ladbrokes make Sussex 2/9 to win the league, with Lancashire 3/1. Chris Adams' side are 4/6 to win against Notts whilst Mark Chilton's men are 8/11 to get the win they need at Southampton.

Zimbabwe-born Murray Goodwin, who averages 62 in the County Championship, is 3/1 favourite to top score for Sussex.

Stroke players Mal Loye and Stuart Law are 11/4 and 7/2 respectively to be top bat on the notoriously sticky Rose Bowl wicket.