Scunthorpe Scorpions v Glasgow Tigers preview

SCORPIONS SEEK REPEAT RESULT

HENDERSON INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions are looking to defeat high-flying Glasgow Tigers for the second time in 2017, when the two clubs meet at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Sunday (5.30pm).

Back in April, Scorpions pulled off a stunning 47-43 victory over the side that many consider the favourites for this year’s SGB Championship.

Both sides are due to be at full strength on Sunday. It marks Scunthorpe’s first home fixture for 16 days, and it’s the first home meeting since skipper Michael Palm Toft has returned to No 1 in Scorpions’ line-up.

Scorpions’ promoter Rob Godfrey says: “Our previous win after Glasgow was definitely one of our best performances of the season, and we’d love to be able to defeat them again, because they are a quality side.

“Our form has been up-and-down in recent weeks, but the one big plus is how well we rode in the last meeting at the Eddie Wright Raceway, when we defeated Newcastle by 54-39.

“That was an excellent performance, and we need to bring that form into Sunday’s meeting, rather than our recent away form.

“We may not be able to reach the top four, but we continue to strive to win every match we take part in, and that will be no different on Sunday”.

Scunthorpe are hoping for a bumper crowd on Sunday. The meeting comes a day after the British Grand Prix at Cardiff, and a large quantity of Glasgow supporters are expected to drop in on their way back home from the Millennium Stadium.

Godfrey adds: “We’re expecting the Tigers to bring a good following of supporters with them, on their way back to Scotland following the British Grand Prix in Cardiff.

“I’m reliably informed by the Glasgow promoters that there will be a couple of coachloads here and I’m sure there will be some Tigers fans travelling independently as well.

“We’ll endeavour to entertain them with some fabulous racing on the best race track in the country. We hope they enjoy the evening – except regarding the result, of course!”

There are 21 heats of action in total on Sunday, including a six-heat second half Northern Junior League match between Halifax Dukes and Ashfield Giants.

Admission prices for Sunday:

Adult: £15.00
Student/OAP: £13.00
Child (10 – 17): £5.00
Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult)
Family Ticket £35 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-17)
Match Programme: £1.00

Expected teams for Sunday:

Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Michael Palm Toft (captain), 2. Carl Wilkinson, 3. Josh Auty, 4. Ryan Douglas, 5. Lewis Kerr, 6. Tero Aarnio, 7. Josh Bailey.

Glasgow Tigers: 1. Richard Lawson, 2. Nike Lunna, 3. Richie Worrall, 4. Dan Bewley, 5. Aaron Summers, 6. Tom Perry, 7. Jack Smith.

Northern Junior League teams:
Halifax Dukes: 1. Kean Dicken, 2. Joe Lawlor, 3. Jordan Palin, 4. Harry McGurk.
Ashfield Giants: 1. Russell Barnett, 2. Connor Fletcher, 3. Sam McGurk, 4. Luke Harrison.

* Skipper Michael Palm Toft and Lewis Kerr go for glory in the SGB Championship Pairs at Somerset tonight (Friday, 7pm).