Birmingham Brummies v Plymouth Gladiators

BIRMINGHAM stormed to their biggest win of the season as they got their Championship Jubilee League campaign up and running with a convincing 52-38 victory over Plymouth.

The Brummies were tracking three guests but delivered a strong all-round display to avenge their defeat at the Coliseum 24 hours earlier.

Justin Sedgmen (13+1) dropped just one point when he was overtaken by Ben Barker in a terrific Heat 13, whilst guest Josh Pickering collected 12+1. Erik Riss scored 14 as he stood in for the Gladiators, with Barker on 10+1.

Birmingham boss Laurence Rogers said: “What a great performance that was, I’m very happy.

“There was a great spirit tonight, some great riding and it was one heck of a great win too.

“Once we’d got the win, it was important we stopped Plymouth from getting anything and we did just that.”

CHAMPIONSHIP JUBILEE LEAGUE
BIRMINGHAM 52: Justin Sedgmen 13+1, Josh Pickering 12+1, Paco Castagna 7, Jason Edwards 7, Stefan Nielsen 6+1, James Pearson 4+1, Ashley Morris 3+1.
PLYMOUTH 38: Erik Riss 14, Ben Barker 10+1, Hans Andersen 6, Alfie Bowtell 5, Ben Morley 3, Harry McGurk 0, Michael Palm Toft r/r.
CHAMPIONSHIP JUBILEE LEAGUE POINTS: Birmingham 3 Plymouth 0

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