PREVIEW: BUXTON v EDINBURGH (WSRA NDL)

BUXTON race their first WSRA National Development League fixture since returning to the sport with early leaders Edinburgh visiting Hi-Edge today (Sunday).

The Bulls’ line-up now includes speedway returnee Jack Roberts at reserve alongside Ryan Ashcroft, with the team led by Alfie Bowtell and Jack Smith.

The Monarchs Academy have already secured hefty home and away wins over Middlesbrough, but they are without recent signing James Shanes, who is serving a 28-day suspension for withholding services, and in-form Ryan Ingram comes in to guest.

Buxton manager Laurence Rogers said: “We are aware that they have had a great start to their season and that we will have to be at our very best.

“They have a strong top five we know all about, and in Ben Whalley a rider that knows this place well, and he’s been in good form for them.

“It should be a cracker of a meeting, and hopefully we can get our league season off with a win.”

BUXTON: Alfie Bowtell, Jack Shimelt, Luke Harris, Arran Butcher, Jack Smith, Ryan Ashcroft, Jack Roberts.

EDINBURGH: Jordy Loftus, Jamie Halder, Ryan Ingram, Vinnie Foord, Dayle Wood, Ben Whalley, Anika Loftus.

SCB Referee: Phil Griffin