In Manx Hockey Association’s Men’s Premier League, both Saracens and Ramsey have yet to register a point so far this season.

The two sides have had tough starts to the campaign facing the top three teams, but this weekend represents an opportunity for both teams to move themselves away from the relegation zone.

With Bacchas playing in the England Hockey Championships on Sunday against Bowden’s first team, this also represents the only local men’s top flight fixture this weekend.

In the Women’s Premier League, Bacchas A face a Valkyrs side who are battling for the title.

With the strength in depth Valkyrs have, they should record a win but Bacchas have been improving as the season goes on with new faces settling in and could challenge their opponents.

There is a big southern derby taking place in the shape of Castletown A versus Saracens A, with Town going into the game as favourites but their opponents will be fighting tooth and nail to claim the bragging rights.

Ramsey A travel to Douglas to take on Vikings A who have fought their way to the top of the table and remain the only side in the top flight with a 100 per cent record.

Harlequins A will look to derail Vikings B’s chances of continuing to challenge for the Men’s Division One title when the two sides go head to head at the NSC, while Valkyrs B will be desperate to overcome Castletown A when the southerners travel west.

Valkyrs B are currently the only side yet to register a point in this division and will be eager to hang on to the coattails of the teams above them, while Town will want to move themselves further away from the relegation zone.

One thing likely is that this game will see some brilliantly entertaining hockey with the occasional spark.

The final game of the day in this division sees Vikings C attempt to overcome a very strong Bacchas B side who have conquered all so far this season.

Rossborough Women’s Division One sees two potentially exciting games starting with Vikings B versus Bacchas B.

Although Vikings didn’t have the start they would have wanted, they have grown into the season well and will look to continue their chase of league leaders Valkyrs C. The westerners coincidentally take on second-placed side Harlequins.

Elsewhere in Manx hockey, Castletown B take on Saracens B in Men’s Division Two in another southern derby treat for the fans.

The sides sit first and second in this league level on points so this represents a great chance for one of them to take the initiative in the promotion race.

Valkyrs C take on Bacchas C in a bottom-of-the-table clash, while Harlequins B and Bacchas Colts will also go head-to-head on Saturday.

Women’s Division Two sees Bacchas C welcome Valkyrs C while Ramsey B make the long journey south to take on Saracens B at King William’s College.