PREVIEW: KENT v MILDENHALL + OXFORD (NDL)

KENT stage a double header at Iwade today (Sunday) with NDL play-off challengers Mildenhall and Oxford both providing the opposition.

The Fen Tigers are first up as they look to regain ground following their recent home defeat to Leicester, whilst the Chargers moved back into the top two with their big win over Workington on Wednesday.

The home side are still without injured duo Jack Kingston and Rhys Naylor, with Matt Marson guesting and rider replacement in operation.

Manager Jamie Willis said: “We go into Sunday knowing that we can potentially climb further up the table. However, we know we are in for a battle as both Mildenhall and Oxford are chasing a play-off place.

“After our recent performance at home, we are confident of claiming all five points on offer, we are riding better than when we last entertained Mildenhall back in April.”

Mildenhall reserve Josh Warren is still out with concussion, and his place is taken by recently released Kent rider Sam Woolley.

Fen Tigers manager Jason Gardner said: “It’s an absolutely vital meeting on Sunday and the team will be determined to bounce back from the defeat to Leicester and start a winning run again.

“Having won at Kent in the KO Cup without our talisman skipper, Lee Complin l can see no reason why we can’t get another away win and keep the pressure on Leicester and Oxford. There’s no question we are still in the mix for a play-off spot, and Sunday’s our chance to make our rivals know that.”

Oxford travel at full strength, and boss Peter Schroeck said: “It’s getting to crunch time now with the play-offs closing in and half the division still in with a realistic chance of reaching the Grand Final.

“We’ve got to target points on the road and a win here would stand us in really good stead ahead of Berwick’s visit to Sandy Lane next week.

“That’s what we’re aiming for and I have no doubt it’s within our capabilities to come away with a result.”

KENT: Ben Morley, Rhys Naylor R/R, Matt Marson, Tom Woolley, Nathan Ablitt, Ashton Vale, Connor King, James Laker (no.8).
MILDENHALL: Alfie Bowtell, Arran Butcher, Ben Trigger, George Congreve, Lee Complin, William Richardson, Sam Woolley.
OXFORD: Jordan Jenkins, Jacob Clouting, Ryan Kinsley, Jody Scott, Henry Atkins, Luke Killeen, Jason Garrad.