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Adrian Flux ArenaSaddlebow Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 5LA
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| Date | Tapes Up | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 1, 2022 | 7:30 pm | Premiership | 2022 |
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KING’S Lynn retained their outside chances of a play-off place after a narrow 46-44 win over depleted Peterborough at the Adrian Flux Arena.
The Panthers were without three of their regular top five, but veterans Chris Harris (15+2) and Scott Nicholls (15+1 at reserve) rolled back the years to bring the visitors back into contention.
A 12-point Lynn lead was gradually whittled back before Harris combined with Benjamin Basso (11+2) for a 5-1 in Heat 15 as the Panthers took a league point.
Recent signings Frederik Jakobsen (10+1) and Nicolai Klindt (9+2) led the way for the Stars, who could still make the top four with maximum points from their final four matches.
King’s Lynn manager Alex Brady said: “They have riders who go well here but to be honest, it did end up closer than I expected. There were one or two calls that we did not agree with but credit to the boys, they got it over the line.
“It was not the winning margin that we wanted but we will take the three points. It was one of those where they put a bit of gloss on the scoreline with a couple of 5-1s in the back third of the meeting, but a win is a win.”
Panthers boss Rob Lyon said: “It was a terrific result for us, a moral victory in lots of ways.
“With all due respect to the team we had to put out due to injuries, it was up there with the best results I have had – we had three of our own riders and I was so proud of the team.
“In some ways I was not worried about getting the draw or the win, I was just pleased with the boys because that was the best we have ridden as a team for as long as I can remember.”
KING’S LYNN 46: Frederik Jakobsen 10+1, Nicolai Klindt 9+2, Richard Lawson 9+1, Josh Pickering 8, Jason Edwards 5+2, Richie Worrall 4+1, Jack Thomas (no.8) 1+1, Thomas Jorgensen r/r.
PETERBOROUGH 44: Chris Harris 15+2, Scott Nicholls 15+1, Benjamin Basso 11+2, Simon Lambert 3+1, James Wright 0, Alex Spooner 0, Michael Palm Toft r/r.
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