Workington Comets v Plymouth Gladiators

Report

WORKINGTON clinched the final Cab Direct Championship play-off place with a 54-36 win over Plymouth at the GT Tyres Arena.

The Comets took all three points from the meeting and are now uncatchable in fourth place, and they will head to Poole for the first leg of the play-off semi-final on Wednesday.

Guest Josh Pickering scored a four-ride 11+1 paid maximum for the home side with Troy Batchelor (13+1) and Antti Vuolas (10+1) also in double figures.

Meanwhile Dan Thompson wrapped up a hugely impressive first season in Plymouth colours with a 15-point haul from seven rides.

CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP
WORKINGTON 54: Troy Batchelor 13, Josh Pickering 11+1, Antti Vuolas 10+1, Simon Lambert 9+1, Paco Castagna 6+1, Paul Starke 4+2, Sam McGurk 1.
PLYMOUTH 36: Dan Thompson 15, Jacob Hook 6+1, Ben Barker 6, Patrick Baek 4, Joe Thompson 3+1, Alfie Bowtell 2+1, Nico Covatti r/r.
Workington win the aggregate point

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