PREVIEW: OXFORD v LEICESTER (NDL)

OXFORD hand a full debut to Jody Scott in tonight’s (Wednesday) home NDL clash with leaders Leicester.

Scott makes his first appearance as part of the Chargers’ official one-to-seven, and there is also a home debut for Henry Atkins.

Said Scott: “It’s a really good opportunity for me. Peter (Schroeck) is the one who first taught me how to slide a speedway bike at Rye House, so I’m really excited to have him as my team manager. He’s been there since Day 1.

“Jason (Crump) is a three-time World Champion, so you can’t really have anyone better on hand with advice. I’m really looking forward to learning from him.”

The Lion Cubs track Ben Morley at No.1 as a guest for Dan Thompson who is serving out a mandatory 12-day concussion absence.

Manager Dave Howard said: “It’s going to be a really tough meeting and our first aim is to go for a point there.

“We’ll have Dan back with us at Berwick on Saturday, but if we could come away with at least a point at Oxford, that would really help us for our play-off push.”

OXFORD: Jordan Jenkins, Henry Atkins, Sam Hagon, Jody Scott, Nathan Stoneman, Arran Butcher, Jacob Clouting.
LEICESTER: Ben Morley, Mickie Simpson, Connor Coles, Tom Spencer, Joe Thompson, Vinnie Foord, Max Perry.