Berwick Bandits v Scunthorpe Scorpions

BERWICK were impressive 56-34 winners over Scunthorpe at Shielfield Park – although the Scorpions have still gone top of the Cab Direct Championship table.

A 28-point advantage from the reverse fixture was enough for the Scorpions to claim the aggregate point on Saturday, but it was a clear Bandits victory on the night, and they would have been closer to their ultimate target but for a chain failure for Jye Etheridge whilst they were set for a 5-1.

Recent signing Jordan Jenkins starred once again with 11+2 at reserve, being unbeaten in his first four rides, whilst Peter Kildemand scored 13 and Victor Palovaara added 12.

The visitors only had four scoring riders and all but eight of their points were accrued by Josh Pickering (16) and reserve Nathan Ablitt (10+1).

BERWICK 56: Peter Kildemand 13, Victor Palovaara 12, Jordan Jenkins 11+2, Nick Morris 8+1, Jack Smith 5+2, Lasse Fredriksen 4+3, Jye Etheridge 3+2.
SCUNTHORPE 34: Josh Pickering 16, Nathan Ablitt 10+1, Connor Mountain 6+1, Michael Palm Toft 2, Alfie Bowtell 0, Ryan Ingram 0, Dan Gilkes r/r.
Scunthorpe win the aggregate point.

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