PREVIEW: OXFORD v PLYMOUTH (BSN SERIES)

OXFORD boss Peter Schroeck says qualification for the BSN Series semi-finals is still possible as they prepare to host Plymouth tonight (Wednesday).

The Cheetahs lost home and away to Poole last week meaning topping the southern group is now unlikely – but the best second-paced team across the three sections will also qualify.

Schroeck said: “We were disappointed not to come away with any points last week. But Poole are a quality side, and we can’t be too hard on ourselves.

“The opportunity to qualify for the BSN Series play-offs is still there for us to take, so that’s what we must shift our focus towards.

“As a team, we learnt a lot last week and we feel in a stronger position now we have two competitive meetings under our belt.

“It was encouraging to see us winning plenty of heats on home shale last week, but we ran too many last places and that’s something we need to improve on against Plymouth.”

The Gladiators race for the first time this season with heat-leaders Kyle Howarth and Richie Worrall amongst the riders making their debuts.

OXFORD: Sam Masters, Cameron Heeps, Scott Nicholls, Jordan Jenkins, Lewis Kerr, Henry Atkins, Luke Killeen.
PLYMOUTH: Kyle Howarth, Dan Gilkes, Paul Starke, Ben Barker, Richie Worrall, Jake Turner, Ben Trigger.