Big Match Preview – Scunthorpe v Leicester
SCORPIONS UP FOR THE CUP!
ATTIS INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions face a stern test with the visit of reigning league champions Leicester Lions in Knockout Cup action at Scunthorpe’s Eddie Wright Raceway tomorrow (Friday, May 28, 7.30pm).
Scorpions registered an impressive season-opening 56-34 victory over Plymouth Gladiators at the EWR on Sunday, where every member of the side was paid for at least paid nine in a hugely solid performance.
Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey says: “It was great to see the boys start the year with a comfortable victory over Plymouth, although Gladiators were very much a two-man team in Bjarne Pedersen and Jason Crump.
“Leicester are no doubt a bigger test, because I believe they have put a very good side together.
“The way I see it, we’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain, because everyone’s written us off. But as the performance against Plymouth demonstrated, when we’re firing on all cylinders, we will be very hard to beat.
“The weather is set fair this week, so it’s full steam ahead for a glorious evening of action – with hopefully Scorpions coming out on top!”
Tickets for the meeting are on sale on the club website.
Expected teams for Friday:
Attis Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Josh Auty, 2. Simon Lambert (captain), 3. Theo Pijper, 4. Tero Aarnio, 5. Thomas Jorgensen, 6. Josh MacDonald, 7. Jordan Palin.
Leicester Lions: 1. Nick Morris, 2. Ty Proctor, 3. Kyle Howarth, 4. Josh Bates, 5. Ryan Douglas, 6. Dan Thompson, 7. Joe Thompson.
* THE second leg will take place at Leicester on Saturday, June 12, with the aggregate winners progressing to the semi-finals.
* PLEASE note there are roadworks on Normanby Road, right outside the Eddie Wright Raceway, so please leave extra travelling time for Scorpions v Leicester. Thank you!
ADMISSION PRICES FOR FRIDAY:
Adult: £17.00 (including programme)
Student/OAP: £15.00 (including programme)
Child (10 – 17): £5.00 (not including programme)
Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult – not including programme)
There is a 3% handling fee for online sales – please note this handing fee goes to the ticketing provider, not the club.
On the day, officials and riders will enter and leave via the pits entrance, while members of the public will enter via the turnstiles.
Members of the public are expected to respect the safe distancing advice given. If they do not, or show signs of Covid-19, they may be asked to leave. Any individual already showing signs of Covid-19 must not visit the venue. Scunthorpe Speedway have listed Covid-19 measures on the club website.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the maximum capacity at the Eddie Wright Raceway is 1000.
Tickets are available under the Ticket Office menu on the club website at:
http://scunthorpe-speedway.com/ticketoffice
When you click on the link you will be taken to the following URL:
https://scunthorpescorpionstickets.seatedly.com/
Click on the “buy tickets” tab which will take you a list of meetings and when you have finished, please click on “my basket” tab to complete the transaction.
NOTE REGARDING TICKETS: Please bring your ticket with you – either a physical copy or on your phone. The QR code (the matrix barcode) will be scanned to allow you entry to the stadium – please present to the staff at the entry point at the Eddie Wright Raceway. Please note there is a 3% handling fee for each ticket ordered – this goes to the ticketing provider, not the club. If you have any problems when ordering your tickets, please contact the club (email gail.godfrey@btconnect.com) and we will assist you. Please note that cash admission is also available – we will have one of the turnstile booths open for cash transactions. But those opting for cash payment will have to write down their address and details when they pay, so the quicker and preferred option is online payment.
