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PREVIEW: NORTHAMPTON v SHEFFIELD (ROWE MOTOR OIL PREM) – British Speedway Official Website
Northampton host Sheffield in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership seeking only their second home win of the season. The meeting matters because Northampton need to turn competitive performances into points, while Sheffield are outside the play-off places and looking to regain momentum at a venue where they previously won late.
The Foxes are at full strength, with Jaimon Lidsey, Niels-Kristian Iversen and Nicolai Klindt among their line-up. Sheffield’s injured number one, Jack Holder, is replaced by guest Ryan Douglas, while captain Josh Pickering will make his first appearance at Northampton; the hosts have three points at the season’s halfway stage.
In short
- Northampton seek a second home victory.
- Sheffield need points to revive their play-off push.
- Ryan Douglas guests for injured Jack Holder.
Explained simply
Speedway is a form of motorcycle racing where teams of riders compete in a series of races called heats, with points awarded for finishing positions. The ROWE Motor Oil Premiership is Britain's top speedway league.
Northampton have had limited success at home this season, managing only one victory. Sheffield are currently outside the play-off places and looking to improve their standing in the league table.
Both teams need to improve for different reasons. Northampton require stronger home performances to build their points total, whilst Sheffield are seeking to regain momentum at a venue where they have won before.