Match Preview

PREVIEW: Wirral 1XV v Ilkley

This weekend sees Wirral facing Ilkley at home.

Wirral come into this weekend, following a win at home against Firwood Waterloo, 43-10. This game, moved Wirral back up the table into 4th position, just 3 points behind 3rd place Hull and 12 points behind Rossendale. Tomorrow's game is a "must win" for this Wirral side, if they are to have any chance of promotion this season.

Ilkley are coming into tomorrow's game following a 13-18 loss at home to Sandal, two weeks ago. Currently sat in 9th place within the league, Ilkley have won just 7 of their last 20 games.

The sides have met just 3 times prior to today’s game with Wirral having all three matches. The last match between the sides occurred in November at Ilkley's ground and saw Wirral win narrowly, 33-37. This should make for an interesting game today, with both sides looking for a win.

Memorial Ground, 3:00pm

Referee: Matthew Riley (Manchester Society)