PREVIEW: PLYMOUTH v OXFORD (CJL)

OXFORD co-boss Peter Schroeck says the Cheetahs head to Plymouth tonight (Tuesday) targeting a victory in the Championship Jubilee League.

The Cowley side were edged out at Birmingham last week but can bring themselves back into contention with points at the Coliseum, where both sides are forced into changes.

Jack Thomas misses out for the Cheetahs due to swelling on his wrist, whilst Nathan Stoneman replaces Dillon Ruml who is on SON duty this week.

Schroeck said: “We ended last week with mixed emotions. The home win was fantastic, and the boys performed admirably on the road.

“But we knew a win (at Birmingham) was within our grasp and we just couldn’t get over the line. The Jubilee League is a ruthless format – one slip-up could seriously cost you when it comes to deciding the finalists.

“We’ve licked our wounds a bit from that result and moved on with a fresh mindset for this week’s double header against Plymouth. Plymouth have really held their own this season and the club’s home record speaks for itself.

“It’s a tight and technical track which can get some getting used to. But we saw at the weekend with the Chargers how riding with the correct mindset can help the team.”

The home side bring in Adam Roynon and James Wright to guest for Michael Palm Toft and Hans Andersen, with rider replacement in operation for Edward Kennett. Connor Coles is in at reserve for Harry McGurk who has joined the Gladiators’ mounting injury list.

PLYMOUTH: Ben Barker, Alfie Bowtell, Adam Roynon, Edward Kennett r/r, James Wright, Ben Morley, Connor Coles.
OXFORD: Scott Nicholls, Paul Starke, Jack Thomas r/r, Aaron Summers, Troy Batchelor, Cameron Heeps, Nathan Stoneman.