PREVIEW: LEICESTER v BUXTON (NDL CHALLENGE)

LEICESTER look to complete the double over Buxton as the two sides meet in in the second leg of their NDL Challenge at the Hydroscand Arena, Beaumont Park today (Sunday).

The Lion Cubs won the reverse fixture 49-41 at Hi-Edge last month, with their home leg having been delayed by a rain-off at the start of the season.

Tom Spencer is missing for the hosts due to an ankle injury suffered at work, whilst the Bulls also operate rider replacement with skipper Jack Smith sidelined, whilst Ben Whalley replaces Jamie Etherington.

Leicester manager Jen Crossland said: “It was an excellent performance from the whole team when we won at Hi-Edge last month, and now we want another strong display.

“We only need 42 points to secure the aggregate win, but I won’t be mentioning that at all on our track walk, because this is about winning on the day and continuing to build momentum.”

Buxton boss Laurence Rogers said: “Jack has informed me that his osteopath has told him that he needs to rest the ankle he hurt in last Sunday’s home win (over Stoke) or else it may get worse, and we want him fit for the league campaign.”

LEICESTER: Ben Morley, Tom Spencer R/R, Max Perry, Ryan Ingram, Freddy Hodder, Eli Meadows, Seth Norman.

BUXTON: Alfie Bowtell, Arran Butcher, Luke Harris, Ben Whalley, Jack Smith R/R, Jack Shimelt, Ryan Ashcroft. No.8: Joe Crewe.

SCB Referee: Wayne Jarvis

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