This Weeks Senior Games – Saturday 7th March 2020

Today we welcome the players and supporters from Ilkley to Beechwood. So far they have only recorded two wins this season and sadly face relegation to Level 6 next season. We have always enjoyed the hospitality at Ilkley and wish them well and to make a speedy return to Level 5.

Lymm took the points at Ilkley in November with a comfortable win 15 – 30. But our visitors have been a bit of a bogey team for Lymm, winning home and away in the two previous seasons. Last Saturday, Lymm travelled to 13^th placed Morpeth and came away 2^nd best. Needless to say, Lymm will not be taking anything for granted and look to consolidate their mid table, 7^th position.

There is only 4pts difference between the top 5 clubs, so wins with bonus points look to be critical. Lymm could have some influence on this with home fixtures against Harrogate and Macclesfield. In the mid table, two of today’s fixtures are of interest to Lymm. Kirkby Lonsdale, who are in 8^th place, travel to play 9^th placed Rossendale. A home win would suit us. 6^th placed Blackburn are at home to 3^rd placed promotion candidates Sandal. An away win would suit us to give us an outside chance of finishing 6^th in the league. Having said that, we have to play away against both KL and Blackburn.  So, after today there are only 5 more 1^st team games left this season, 3 away and 2 at home.