PREVIEW: OXFORD v PLYMOUTH (CAB DIRECT CHAMP)

OXFORD host Plymouth in the Cab Direct Championship tonight (Wednesday) with huge interest in the return of former skipper Scott Nicholls.

The Gladiators newcomer spent three years with the Cheetahs before suffering a serious shoulder injury last October which ruled him out of their team plans for 2025.

He made his comeback with Plymouth last weekend and now races against his old club at BetGoodwin Oxford Stadium.

The Cheetahs bring in Jason Edwards to guest for the injured Jordan Jenkins, whilst Darryl Ritchings steps up from the Chargers in the WSRA NDL to replace Francis Gusts who has a Swedish League commitment.

Oxford boss Peter Schroeck said: “More than anything, I’m happy for Scott that he’s back in British Speedway. No-one wanted his distinguished 30-year career to finish with his shoulder injury.

“Of course, it’s not just about Scott on Wednesday – for me, the main focus is the Cheetahs picking up a victory against Plymouth and pushing our way back into the top four.”

The Gladiators have skipper Ben Barker declared back in their line-up after appendix surgery, whilst Zaine Kennedy guests for Lasse Fredriksen who is racing in Sweden. Max Perry replaces the injured Arran Butcher at reserve.

OXFORD: Sam Masters, Jonas Knudsen, Mitch McDiarmid R/R, Jason Edwards, Cameron Heeps, Darryl Ritchings, Luke Killeen.

PLYMOUTH: Scott Nicholls, Zaine Kennedy, Ben Barker, Joe Thompson, Nicolai Klindt, Alfie Bowtell, Max Perry.

SCB Referee: Graeme Hunter

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