With Bacchas A in the driving seat in Rossborough Men’s Premier League, they can afford to lose this weekend and still remain top and in control of the title destination.

But Vikings A must throw caution to the wind and go all out to win as any loss would mean they are six points behind the leaders, meaning a seemingly insurmountable gap for Vikings to overcome.

Valkyrs A take on Vikings B and, although the latter at their best could maybe steal a point, Valkyrs are the clear favourites to win this weekend.

In the bottom half of the table, Saracens A take on Ramsey A while Harlequins will look to earn their first point of the season against Bacchas B.

Castletown A will be looking to overcome Vikings A with a view to narrowing the gap to the current Women’s Premier League leaders.

Vikings are the clear favourites but, with the southerners adept at proving the doubters wrong, there is a chance that there could be a surprise in store.

Elsewhere, Valkyrs A go up against Bacchas A in what should be a close game. If the latter can maintain their concentration for the full 70 minutes then there could very well be a surprise result despite Valkyrs being the favourites to win.

In the bottom half of the table, Ramsey A face Harlequins A with the northerners favourites to claim victory, while Saracens A will be aiming to overcome the surprise package in the women’s top flight in the form of Valkyrs B.

The title race in Women’s Division One took an interesting turn last week with Vikings B overcoming the then league leaders Bacchas B to move to the top of the table.

With Valkyrs C three points behind with two games in hand and Bacchas B two points behind with one game in hand, there are three teams still all in the mix for the championship.

Vikings B take on the difficult-to-beat Castletown B while Bacchas B and Valkyrs C go head-to-head in one of the games of the day - with both sides desperate to win, this is a match that could go either way.

Elsewhere Ramsey B take on Bacchas C, while Vikings C have a week to rest up.

If Women’s Division One is turning into a tight contest, then the opposite could be said of Men’s Division One.

Valkyrs B are in the driving seat, having defeated all those that face them in convincing fashion. But with the league leaders having a week off, this presents an opportunity for the rest to catch them up.

Castletown A look like favourites in their inter-club derby against their own B team, while Vikings C and Bacchas Colts go head-to-head to fight over third place.

If Town B can overcome their first team they could sneak into fourth place before the league splits in two at the expense of Vikings C depending on the result between the latter and Bacchas Colts.

Elsewhere, Harlequins B take on Bacchas C while Ramsey B and Saracens B lock horns.

SAM SPOONER

FIXTURES

Saturday, November 28.

Rossborough Men’s Premier League

11am Saracens A v Ramsey A @ CRHS

12.30pm Canaccord Genuity Vikings B v West Coast Fitness Valkyrs A @ NSC

2pm Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas A v Canaccord Genuity Vikings A @ NSC

3.30pm Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas B v Athena Healthcare Harlequins A @ NSC

Rossborough Women’s Premier League

11am West Coast Fitness Valkyrs A v Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas a @ NSC

11am West Coast Fitness Valkyrs B v Saracens @ QEII

12.30pm Ramsey A v Athena Healthcare Harlequins @ QEII

2pm Cherry Godfrey Castletown A v Canaccord Genuity Vikings A @ CRHS

Rossborough Men’s Division One

12.30pm Cherry Godfrey Castletown B v Cherry Godfrey Castletown B @ CRHS

2pm Ramsey B v Saracens B @ RGS

2pm Athena Healthcare Harlequins B v Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas C @ QEII

3.30pm Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas Colts v Canaccord Genuity Vikings C @ QEII

Rossborough Women’s Division One

12.30pm Ramsey B v Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas C @ RGS

12.30pm Canaccord Genuity Vikings B v Cherry Godfrey Castletown B @ KWC

2pm West Coast Fitness Valkyrs C v Ramsey Crookall Cronkbourne Bacchas B @ KWC

Rossborough Mixed Under-16s League

3.30pm West Coast Fitness Valkyrs

v Saracens @ KWC

3.30pm Swales Flooring Harlequins v Cherry Godfrey Castletown @ CRHS

3.30pm Ramsey Rogues & Rascals v Canaccord Genuity Vikings @ RGS