Scorpions look to extend winning sequence

FLUIDAIR POWER Scunthorpe Scorpions will be out to win their third successive meeting, as they entertain the Newcastle Diamonds in League Cup action at the Eddie Wright Raceway this afternoon (Good Friday, 3pm).

Newcastle always provide stiff opposition at the Eddie Wright Raceway, and today’s encounter is a highly-anticipated clash. The Scorpions must win both today and also at Newcastle on Sunday to stand any chance of progressing to the League Cup semi-finals.

Promoter Rob Godfrey said: “The weather forecast is set for sunshine all afternoon. It should be a fantastic afternoon of speedway.

“Last week, we had an absolute belter against Somerset, and there’s every indication that this will be another top class meeting.”

There will be 30 heats of entertainment in total, including a National League fixture between the Scunthorpe Stags and the Mildenhall Fen Tigers.

Admission prices for this afternoon:

Adult: £17.00
Student/OAP: £15.00
Child (10 – 17): £5.00
Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult)
Family Ticket £39 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-17)
Match Programme: £1.00

Expected teams for today:

FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Rider replacement for Anders Mellgren, 2. David Howe, 3. Thomas Jørgensen, 4. Ashley Birks (pictured), 5. Josh Auty, 6. Matt Williamson, 7. Ryan Douglas.

Newcastle Diamonds: 1. Ludvig Lindgren, 2. Christian Henry, 3. Stuart Robson, 4. R/R for Lewis Kerr, 5. Anton Rosen, 6. Chris Schramm, 7. Nathan Greaves (guest).

Scunthorpe Stags: 1. Steve Jones, 2. Sam Chapman, 3. Danno Verge, 4. R/R for Arron Mogridge, 5. Adam Extance, 6. Liam Sanderson, 7. Ryan MacDonald, 8. Michael Neale.

Mildenhall Fen Tigers: 1. Darren Mallett (guest), 2. R/R for Josh Bates, 3. Jack Kingston, 4. Brendan Johnson, 5. Liam Carr (guest), 6. Connor Mountain, 7. Connor Coles.