Champions could be crowned in both Rossborough Women’s Division One and Men’s Division Two hockey leagues this weekend.
In the Women’s Division One, Harlequins will win the title if they can defeat Castletown B. Seeing as they have defeated all teams they have faced fairly convincingly, few will bet against anything other than a Harlequins title party.
In the relegation battle, Valkyrs C will be relegated if they are unable to find a way past Vikings B as a result of their head-to-head record against their nearest rivals Bacchas B.
Having already played Bacchas B twice and lost twice, the westerners will be hoping they can get the two points they need to stave off relegation for another week. Bacchas B don’t play this week so they can sit back and watch the drama unfold from a distance.
The other title that could be sealed this week is Men’s Division Two should Harlequins B defeat Valkyrs C and third-placed Bacchas Colts lose to or draw with Castletown Colts.
Although Ramsey B are second, as long as Harlequins beat Valkyrs C then the northerners cannot beat them as Harlequins have defeated them twice this season and therefore boast a better head-to-head record.
Castletown Colts have struggled at times this season and given their form Bacchas Colts go into the match as favourites but, following the southerners’ draw against second-placed Ramsey B last week, this is likely to be a fairly close match. Elsewhere, Bacchas C will be hoping to do their clubmates a favour in the race for second place by attempting to take points away from Ramsey B.
With all the attention directed towards those two leagues, it is easy to forget the close battles in the other divisions. Firstly in Women’s Division Two, one of the tightest championship battles is unfolding with all five teams in this league still in the title fight - two points separates top from bottom and everything is still to play for.
Bacchas C currently sit in the driving seat thanks to goal difference and, if points are still level at the end of the season, they will definitely beat Vikings C who they have defeated twice to earn a better head-to-head record.
But Castletown Colts, who are also on six points, beat Bacchas C the last time they met so the southerners have the upper hand if points remain level. Vikings C have also played one more game than the other two teams on six points.
Despite still being in the title fight, Ramsey B and Castletown C currently sit on four points and they need to hope that the top three all drop points to remain in the title fight for the rest of the season.
Although nothing can be decided in the Women’s Premier League, Valkyrs A will be looking to close the gap to Vikings A when they meet on Saturday.
Vikings A are the outright favourites and on paper should open up a five-point gap at the top of the table, but Valkyrs have shown flashes of their ability and the former will need to be on guard to avoid an upset. Bacchas A take on Ramsey A in the separate battle for third place, while Valkyrs C can be relegated this weekend should they lose to Castletown A and Ramsey A beat Bacchas A.
Nothing can be decided in the Men’s Premier League, with the relegation battle likely to come down to the next meeting between Valkyrs B and Vikings B. Valkyrs B play Ramsey A while Vikings B take on league leaders Bacchas A and Vikings A will be hoping to maintain their title challenge when they face Valkyrs A.
Rossborough Men’s Premier League
12.30pmRamsey Crookall CronkbourneBacchas A v Canaccord Genuity Vikings B @ KWC
12.30pm Motorworx Valkyrs A v Canaccord Genuity Vikings A @ QEII
3.30pm Exceed Business Services Ramsey A v Motorworx Valkyrs B @ RGS
Rossborough Women’s Premier League
2pm J.Qualtrough & Co Castletown A
v Motorworx Valkyrs B @ CRHS
2pmRamsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas A v Exceed Business Services Ramsey A @ KWC
2pm Motorworx Valkyrs A v Canaccord Genuity Vikings A @ QEII
Rossborough Men’s Division One
12.30pm Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas B v Canaccord Genuity Vikings C @ CRHS
3.30pm J.Qualtrough & Co Castletown A v J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown B @ CRHS
Rossborough Women’s Division One
12.30pm Canaccord Genuity Vikings B
v Motorworx Valkyrs C @ NSC
3.30pm Athena Healthcare Harlequins
v J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown B @ NSC
Rossborough Men’s Division Two
12.30pmRamsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas C v Exceed Business Services Ramsey B @ RGS
2pm Athena Healthcare Harlequins B v Motorworx Valkyrs C @ NSC
3.30pm J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown Colts
v Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas Colts
@ KWC
Rossborough Women’s Division Two
11am J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown C v Exceed Business Services Ramsey B @ CRHS
3.30pm Canaccord Genuity Vikings C
v J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown Colts @ QEII
Rossborough Mixed Under-16s 2
11am Swales Flooring Harlequins v Canaccord Genuity Vikings @ NSC
11am Motorworx Valkyrs v J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown @ QEII
2pm Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas v Exceed Business Services Ramsey Rogues & Rascals @ RGS




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