Table toppers ready to carry form into November
National Two North leaders Stourbridge are aiming to begin the third month of the season by maintaining their 100 per cent record in the division.
National Two North leaders Stourbridge are aiming to begin the third month of the season by maintaining their 100 per cent record in the division.
Stourbridge stretched their lead at the top of National Two North, but had to withstand a second-half fightback before beating Sedgley Park in the Midlands.
Ahead of Round Nine in the National Leagues, we preview this Saturday’s fixtures as teams look to end October on a high.
A superb display of kicking from South Leicester steered them to victory against Tynedale, who saw their 100 per cent start to the season come to an end.
Stourbridge and Tynedale both travel to Leicester in Round Eight as the top two in this division aim to continue their 100 per cent starts to the season when they take on Leicester Lions and South Leicester.
Blaydon registered a much needed victory against fellow strugglers Wharfedale thanks to an inspired performance from Joe Matavasi.
Tynedale will come into the second weekend of October in a positive mood after a faultless start to the season, but they face a tough challenge in Round Seven against Sale FC.
Stourbridge produced a commanding display on their way to securing their sixth successive victory of the season as they beat Blaydon.
Stourbridge and Tynedale will be hoping to take their opportunities this weekend as they aim to extend their winning streaks to six matches.
Sale FC captain Andy Hughes started the new season by announcing that he would be the club’s schools and community coach in the Manchester region.