PREVIEW: WORKINGTON v REDCAR (BSN)

THE Northern section of the BSN Series will be decided in a straight shootout between Workington and Redcar at the GT Tyres Arena tonight (Saturday).

Both sides are level on five points in the group heading into the final fixture, meaning it’s winner takes all in Cumbria, with the Bears having the slight advantage that a draw would also be enough for them to progress.

But even an aggregate point for Redcar, who lead 48-42 going into the fixture, could be valuable to the defending holders as that may be enough to secure the best runners-up spot pending the results in the Scottish section this weekend.

The Comets continue to manage injuries and have booked Kyle Howarth to guest for Craig Cook with Ryan Ingram replacing Vinnie Foord, whilst rider replacement is in operation for Niklas Holm Jakobsen against a full strength Bears side.

Workington manager James Denham said: “We do have some positive news with both Vinnie and Niklas who are progressing well and are aiming to be back within the next few weeks.

“The lads are confident they can turn around the six-point deficit against Redcar. It will be a challenge as they go well around our place, especially their No.1 Nicolai Klindt, but the boys know exactly what’s required.”

WORKINGTON: Jonas Jeppesen, Niklas Holm Jakobsen R/R, Kyle Howarth, Tate Zischke, Troy Batchelor, Ryan Ingram, Max Perry.

REDCAR: Nicolai Klindt, Jake Mulford, Jordan Jenkins, Jake Allen, Jason Edwards, Ace Pijper, Jody Scott.

SCB Referee: Willie Dishington

*LIVE STREAMING: https://www.workingtoncomets.tv/