This is derby weekend in the Northern Cricket League, the battle for the league title intensifies, as Barrow, Leyland and Lancaster fight it out at the top.
DIVISION ONE
It is the Kendal v Netherfield derby match this Saturday at Shap Road. potentially a special moment for Terry Hunte who is just 10 runs short of reaching 20,000 runs in the Northern Cricket League.
Both sides have enjoyed many battles in these matches, Netherfield have had the advantage over the near neighbours for a few years, but at the same time Kendal will fancy their chances especially after their win at inform Lancaster last weekend.
Kendal go into the game with Adil Raza as their Professional for the afternoon.
Netherfield go into the game with confidence and for them this is the first of whats a massive weekend for the team as they compete in The ECB Twenty-20 Finals at Parkside Road on Sunday.
Netherfield facing Astley Bridge at 10:30, before the Second Semi Final between Ormskirk v Rochdale which gets underway at 2pm.
The final taking place at 5pm.
The game at Woodhill Lane sees inform Morecambe host title chasing Lancaster, these games always bring alot of excitement and sometimes drama. Lancaster keen to bounce back from the defeat to Kendal, whilst Morecambe will be looking to push on after their upturn in fortunes over recent weeks. Lancaster still have an outside chance for the league but need to win this game, to stay in with a shout.
For the other teams, League leaders Barrow could strengthen their position for the League title if they can get a result at St Annes, a tough place to go as they play a team that have improved significantly on last season.
Leyland meanwhile travel to face bottom side Preston at West Cliff with Luis Reece back as profesisonal for David Makinson's team
In the other two derby's, Fleetwood host Blackpool, whilst Darwen entertain Chorley.
DIVISION TWO
In Division Two Barrow and St Annes go head to head, both sides in the running for the Division Two title. The Division leaders Morecambe will be looking to stay top as they travel to face Lancaster, Leyland are looking to regain ground with a win against Preston at Fox Lane and travel to Blackpool on SDunday for their rearranged match from last weekend
It is the Netherfield v Kendal derby game, with the battle of the Dugdales (Mike and Liam from Netherfield and Andy and Mike from Kendal). It's also the battle of the Herrons as Brendan from Netherfield goes head to head with his Brother Richard at Kendal.
In the remaining to games Blackpool host Fleetwood and Chorley entertain Darwen
Mark Woodhead looking for runs v Lancaster |
FIXTURES
DIVISION ONE
Wickets pitched at 1-00 pm
Darwen v Chorley
Umpires -
Mr N Bradshaw - Mob 07710 711791
Mr B Evans - 01253 729369 / Mob 07971 641433
Fleetwood v Blackpool
Umpires -
Mr A Dunn 01772 746281 / Mob 07985 633095
Mr J Butler - 01254 410320 / Mob 07986 761603
Kendal v Netherfield
Umpires -
Mr R Cairns 01253 728104 / Mob 07850 684309
Mr J Whiteside 01253 855518 / Mob 07511 671398
Morecambe v Lancaster
Umpires -
Father S Jones - 01524 732948 / Mob 07733 159557
Mr K Ashworth - 01772 632633 / Mob 07875 588291
Preston v Leyland
Umpires -
Mr C Coxhead - 01704 513873 / Mob 07513 431222
Mr K Hart - 01257 793837 / Mob 07812 921874
St Annes v Barrow
Umpires -
Mr P Watmough - 01772 615642 / Mob 07980 934329
Mr K Shenton - 01253 343988 / Mob 07742 715595
DIVISION TWO
Wickets pitches at 12-30 pm
Barrow v St Annes
Umpires -
Mr R Fullard 01229 839927 / Mob 07772 587081
Mr E Payne - 01229 832038 / 07798 772662
Blackpool v Fleetwood
Umpires -
Mr R Booth - 01253 391207
Mr S Sharples 01254 406137
Chorley v Darwen
Umpires -
Mr G Jones - 01524 413955
Mr C Wilson - 01524 822133 / Mob 07759 080614
Lancaster v Morecambe
Umpires -
Mr R Blomfield - 01524 761306 / Mob 07711 537975
Mr P Dew - 01539 563451
Leyland v Preston
Umpires -
Mr T Armer - Mob 07451 954153
Mr J Briscoe - 01695 733945
Netherfield v Kendal
Umpires -
Mr J Waters 01539 562917 / Mob 07974 108501
Mr P Wright 01524 414978 / Mob 07895 004995
SUNDAY 11th AUGUST
The ECB Twenty-20 Finals
at
Parkside Road Netherfield.
First Semi-Final
Wickets Pitched 10-00 AM
Netherfield v Astley Bridge
Second Semi-Final
Wickets Pitched 1-00PM
Ormskirk v Rochdale
The final taking place at 4-00pm.
Dividion 2
LEAGUE
Wickets pitched at 12 -30 pm
Blackpool v Leyland
Umpires -
Mr K Shenton - 01253 343988 / Mob 07742 715595
Mr J Whiteside 01253 855518 / Mob 07511 671398
