Big match preview: Scunthorpe v Leicester
SCORPIONS OUT TO SHINE IN NEW COMPETITION
ATTIS INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions are aiming to get off to the best possible start in the Jubilee League, when they entertain the Leicester Lions at the Eddie Wright Raceway tonight (Friday) ay 7.30pm.
Scorpions are in the Northern section of the Jubilee League, alongside Leicester and Redcar and will meet their opponents both home and away in the forthcoming weeks, with each team involved in a total of four meetings in their group.
The winners of each of the three groups will go through to the final at Sheffield later in the season, which will be a three-team-tournament featuring six-man teams over 18 heats.
Scorpions are currently without the injured trio of Jordan Palin, Tero Aarnio and Jake Allen.
While Palin has announced that he will not race again this season, it is hoped that both Aarnio and Allen are a week away from returning. For tonight, Kasper Andersen will guest for Palin, while Scorpions use rider replacement for Allen.
Recent signing Adam Roynon will make his home debut for Scorpions.
Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “With only four meetings in our group of the Jubilee League, it’s important that we start with a home victory over Leicester.
“It’s another competition that we can win and we’ll approach it with a positive attitude.
“The meeting will be Adam Roynon’s home debut for us. Adam comes in for Connor Coles at reserve, after Adam was released by Redcar recently, much to my surprise I must say.
“If Adam can get four points a match, that’s going to make a massive difference between us just winning races and actually getting heat advantages. It is a no brainer to sign him and I just hope Adam does what I think he’s going to do.”
For those unable to make it to the Eddie Wright Raceway, the meeting is being shown on the British Speedway Network at: https://watch.britishspeedway.co.uk
Expected teams for tonight (Friday):
Attis Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Ryan Douglas, 2. Simon Lambert (captain), 3. Kasper Andersen (guest), 4. James Wright, 5. Rider replacement for Jake Allen, 6. Adam Roynon, 7. Zaine Kennedy.
Leicester Lions: 1. Nick Morris, 2. Connor Mountain, 3. Richie Worrall, 4. Dan Thompson, 5. Kyle Howarth, 6. Max Clegg, 7. Joe Thompson.
ADMISSION PRICES FOR TONIGHT (FRIDAY):
Adult: £18.00
Student/OAP: £16.00
Child (10 – 17): £5.00
Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult – not including programme)
Match Programme: £1.00
Tickets can be obtained in advance online, or they can be purchased (cash only) on the day at the turnstiles.
There is a 3% handling fee for online sales – please note this handing fee goes to the ticketing provider, not the club.
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 on the day is also available.
