The final round of fixtures before the knockout stages of the Ravenscroft Manx Trophy take place this weekend.

Runaway leaders Ramsey are secure at the top of the standings and know that, whatever the result of their final match, they will have a home semi-final against the fourth-placed side.

But the northerners’ final game against Douglas Celts has been postponed with the Celts again struggling for player numbers.

Elsewhere though, there’ll be a proper battle at Ballafletcher where Vagabonds host Southern Nomads.

The southerners currently occupy fourth place but a win against Vagabonds could give them a shot at moving up the table and avoiding Ramsey in the semis.

Nomads put in a good shift last Saturday and, with 20 minutes to go, only trailed Ramsey 21-10 and were almost in for another score too.

Orry Watterson grafted hard at eight, Mark Young was solid at 10 and Django Kinley made hay whenever he got the ball.

This Nomads team is capable of winning on their day and Vagas will need to watch out, but the latter put 60 points past Douglas Celts last Saturday.

Nathan Gibson’s fine season continued with a brace last weekend and Mark Oldfield celebrated his return from suspension with two tries too.

This should be a close game but Vagas will probably edge it.

One game in Ravenscroft Manx Bowl

Ramsey B head for the Field of Dreams at Ballakilley Park to face Emerging Nomads for what will be only their third game following a series of postponements.

There’s very little form for either side so predicting a winner will be tough. Ramsey are likely to have the stronger squad though and are likely to take the points.

Fixtures

Saturday, November 20:

North One West

Wilmslow v Douglas @ Wilmslow

Women’s NC One North West

Vagabonds v Preston Grasshoppers

@ Ballafletcher ko 2.15pm

Ravenscroft Manx Trophy

Vagabonds v PDMS Southern Nomads

@ Ballafletcher ko 2.15pm

Ravenscroft Manx Bowl

Emerging Nomads v Ramsey B

@ Ballakilley ko 2.15pm