Reading play host to Leicester in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division as part of the club’s Super Sunday, as the battle to top the table and secure a spot in Europe continues.
Currently third, Reading will be looking to replicate last weekend’s 2-0 victory over leaders Canterbury, while Leicester – who could only draw with Canterbury a fortnight ago – will want to maintain their run of nine league matches without a loss.
“It’s a really big game for us,” said Reading coach Steve Bayer. “It’s a great opportunity to see where we’re at in the outdoor league.”
“We’re looking forward to the challenge and are carrying a lot of positive momentum having beaten Canterbury last week. We’ve got a full strength squad for the match and a lot of depth in there, so we’re confident.”
Meanwhile, leaders Beeston go to Liverpool Sefton, who need the win to boost their battle against relegation.
At the other end of the table, bottom club Taunton Vale host Trojans, while ninth-placed Stained entertain Stourport, who are eighth.
Investec Women’s Hockey League (Saturday, March 2 2013)
Investec Premier Division
Clifton v Canterbury 11:30
Bowdon Hightown v Slough 11:45
Surbiton v Univ of Birmingham 14:00
Sutton Coldfield v Olton & West Warwicks 14:00
Investec Conference East
Oxford Hawks v St Albans 12:00
Harleston Magpies v Chelmsford 12:30
Old Loughtonians v Sevenoaks 13:00
Horsham v Wimbledon 13:30
Ipswich v Bromley & Beckenham 14:00
Investec Conference North
Doncaster v Whitley Bay & Tynemouth 12:00
Liverpool Sefton v Beeston 12:30
Loughborough Students v Ben Rhydding 12:30
Univ of Durham v Brooklands Poynton 13:30
Wakefield Bradford v Cannock 13:30
Investec Conference West
Barnes Hounslow Ealing v Bristol Firebrands 12:00
Gloucester City v Isca University 12:00
Swansea City v Buckingham 12:00
Staines v Stourport 13:30
Taunton Vale v Trojans 13:30
Investec Women’s Hockey League (Sunday, March 3 2013)
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