Oxford Cheetahs v Workington Comets

WORKINGTON gave their hopes of climbing the Cab Direct Championship table a boost with a 47-43 win at Oxford for a first away success of the season.

The Comets moved to within one point of the Cheetahs in the battle to avoid the wooden spoon, and they have two matches in hand.

They fought back from an early four-point deficit to win a last heat decider at Cowley with guests Chris Harris and Jason Edwards collecting a 4-2 whereas Oxford had needed a 5-1 for a win.

Edwards again impressed at the venue with 12+1 and Harris scored 10, whilst Sam Masters top-scored for the hosts with 9+1 in their final senior home fixture of the season.

Oxford reserve Darryl Ritchings (6+2) said: “We did our best as a team, but Workington just got the better of us.

“It’s been tough at times this season, but I feel I’ve stepped it up in the last month or so, as I’ve adapted to riding in the Championship and how the track around here evolves on those evenings.”

CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP
OXFORD 43: Sam Masters 9+1, Luke Killeen 8, Anders Rowe 7+1, Darryl Ritchings 6+2, Mitch McDiarmid 6, Jody Scott 4+2, Dayle Wood 3
WORKINGTON 47: Jason Edwards 12+1, Chris Harris 10, Tate Zischke 8, Drew Kemp 7 Niklas Holm Jakobsen 6+1, Max Perry 4+3, Vinnie Foord 0
Workington win aggregate point

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