PREVIEW: WORKINGTON v LEICESTER (NDL KOC)

WORKINGTON host Leicester in the first leg of their NDL KO Cup semi-final today (Saturday, 3pm) with a place in the Final against Mildenhall awaiting the winners.

The Comets will operate rider replacement for captain Luke Crang who is out with a knee injury, whilst the Lion Cubs welcome back Vinnie Foord at reserve from a wrist injury.

But the visitors are still without Joe Thompson (collarbone), with Sam Hagon booked to guest, whilst rider replacement is in operation for broken arm victim Tom Spencer.

Workington track a revised riding order with Luke Harrison moving into a heat leader spot at No.3, whilst Elliot Kelly drops back to reserve.

Comets manager James Denham said: “Luke has had an outstanding season so far, especially considering the injury he sustained at the beginning of the season.

“We won at home to Leicester in an entertaining league encounter last month, and we will be doing our best to chalk up another success today.”

Leicester boss Dave Howard said: “Whilst it will be a tough meeting, we will be looking to push Workington all the way to put ourselves in a strong position for the home second leg as we look to defend our KO Cup trophy.”

WORKINGTON: Connor Bailey, Sam McGurk, Luke Harrison, Luke Crang r/r, Ace Pijper, Harry McGurk, Elliot Kelly, Alex Goldsbrough (no.8).
LEICESTER: Dan Thompson, Ashton Boughen, Max Perry, Tom Spencer r/r, Sam Hagon, Vinnie Foord, Max James.