PREVIEW: OXFORD v KING’S LYNN (PREM KOC)

OXFORD face a 16-point deficit heading into the second leg of their Premiership KO Cup tie with King’s Lynn tonight (Thursday) – but the Spires insist the tie is far from over.

A slow start in Norfolk cost them dearly in Monday’s opener but boss Peter Schroeck is calling on his side to turn the tables at the BetGoodwin Oxford Stadium.

Both teams make positional switches as Erik Riss moves to No.2 for the hosts, changing places with Peter Kildemand, whilst the Stars track Richard Lawson at No.2 with Jan Kvech going to No.5.

Maximum man from Monday Chris Harris once again lines up at reserve for the visitors, with he and Rising Star Ashton Boughen racing on their home track of last year.

Schroeck said: “The tie is far from over and decided on aggregate as yet.

“I was impressed how well the boys worked together in the pits on Monday night, didn’t give in, and kept their heads up right to the end. We held King’s Lynn for the second half of the meeting and that could be crucial when it comes to the second leg. 

“Two or three 5-1s to us early on and we will be right back in it. Most of our boys rode in the Ben Fund Bonanza on Sunday and already have a home meeting under their belts. Maciej (Janowski) and the rest of the boys are motivated and are up for the job.”

Lynn manager Rob Lyon said: “With a 16-point lead I do feel it’s ours to lose. You never say never, but the boys should be capable of going down there and keeping it as tight as possible.

“Maybe we could even sneak a win, and we’ve got to be going there with a positive attitude that we can get it done.”

OXFORD: Rohan Tungate, Erik Riss, Charles Wright, Peter Kildemand, Maciej Janowski, Francis Gusts, Luke Killeen.
KING’S LYNN: Ben Cook, Richard Lawson, Nicolai Klindt, Niels-Kristian Iversen, Jan Kvech, Chris Harris, Ashton Boughen.

SCB Referee: Dave Watters

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