PREVIEW: SCUNTHORPE v POOLE (MAXICAB KO CUP)

SCUNTHORPE promoter Rob Godfrey says a home victory is the first target as his side welcome holders Poole in the second leg of their MAXiCab KO Cup tie tonight (Friday).

The Scorpions face a huge task to maintain their interest in the competition having gone down 61-29 in Dorset on Wednesday, in what was a second consecutive away defeat.

But they did win their Eddie Wright Raceway opener against Redcar, and Godfrey says he needs to see a response from his riders to recent results.

He said: “We’re realistic and it’s not about the aggregate win against Poole. But then again this is speedway where anything can happen. But, first and foremost, it’s about making sure we take victory on the night. Winning at home is the bread and butter for all clubs.

“Poole have once again put together a very good side and it will be a top night of speedway with some great racing, and we’ll do everything we can to win on the evening.

“As for our performance in the first leg at Poole on Wednesday night, it was clear that we are currently lacking in certain departments and our riders know that we need an immediate response.”

SCUNTHORPE: Josh Pickering, Nathan Ablitt, Luke Harrison, Connor Mountain, Michael Palm Toft, Simon Lambert, Ryan Ingram.

POOLE: Richard Lawson, Kyle Newman, Lewis Kerr, Fraser Bowes, Zach Cook, William Cairns, Cooper Rushen.

SCB Referee: Dave Watters

*LIVE STREAMING: https://tv.scunthorpe-speedway.co.uk/