The Mixed Hockey Leagues reach their penultimate weekend on Saturday, with titles, promotion hopes and relegation battles shaping a pivotal round of fixtures.

Bacchas A stand on the brink of securing the top-flight championship, needing just a single point against Castletown Southerners to seal the title with a week to spare.

Behind them, the contest for second place remains fierce as Valkyrs A and Harlequins A meet once again, with Quins eager to overturn their narrow defeat from the previous encounter.

At the bottom, Castletown Southerners face a must-win match to avoid relegation pressure but face a tough challenge against a strong Vikings A side. Meanwhile, Bacchas B will hope to make amends for their earlier loss to Vikings B.

The promotion race remains one of the closest in years, with four clubs still in contention.

Harlequins B face Bacchas C in what is expected to be a tightly contested match, while Ramsey A seek to protect their title ambitions in a tricky fixture against Valkyrs C. Vikings C also face a stern test as they take on Valkyrs B, who remain firmly in the hunt for promotion.

Castletown Cammags can take a significant step toward the title if they defeat Vikings D, though they will be wary of a side capable of scoring freely.

At the other end of the table, Ramsey Ravens meet Castletown Cosney in a key relegation clash likely to influence who finishes bottom. Bacchas Colts, meanwhile, aim to continue their upward momentum against Castletown Cushags.

A decisive top-of-the-table showdown sees Bacchas D take on Valkyrs D, with major implications for the title race.

Harlequins C meet Bacchas Bucks in what should be an entertaining contest, while Ramsey Rookies look to build on their first win as they face Harlequins D.

Vikings E complete the senior schedule with a match against Castletown Carrick.

Vikings meet Castletown Sharks, Valkyrs face Harlequins, and Bacchas take on the Ramsey Rogues and Rascals.

GEORGE RATCLIFFE