Match Preview

PREVIEW: CLECKHEATON vs WIRRAL

This weekend sees Wirral 1s travel to Cleckheaton, for their last away trip of this season.

Wirral come into this weekend, following a win at home against Morley, 36-31. This meant that Wirral moved up the table into 4th place - 8 points behind Hull (3rd) and 1 point above Sandal (5th). Wirral will be hoping to continue their winning ways in tomorrow’s game, with it being their penultimate game of the season.

Cleckheaton are coming into this week’s game following a 47-14 defeat against Huddersfield. Currently in 10th place in the league, they are currently just 2 points away from the relegation zone. Having won only one game in their last eight games, they will be eager to win at home this weekend.

The sides have met 5 times in the past, with Cleckheaton having won 3 out of the 5 games. Wirral also yet to beat Cleckheaton away at their ground, however Wirral did win their most recent meeting 61-12. Both sides will be looking for a much needed win, so tomorrow’s game looks to be an exciting one.

Moorend, 3:00pm