Weather plays havoc as Foxies lose ground

On Sunday Fox Lodge's title hopes took a knock when they lost in a low scoring game at Donemana, also on Sunday Coleraine defeated Eglinton in a Twenty/20 game.

Fox Lodge's defeat means that Limavady are firmly in the driving seat to retain the title as they are now two points clear at the top.

On Saturday there is a full league programme while on Sunday at Beechgrove the annual Faughan Valley and Sperrin Springs Cup Finals are down for decision, with Fox Lodge facing Limavady and Drummond take on Bonds Glen.

Saturday

Coleraine v Donemana

Both these sides got welcome wins last Sunday, the Bannsiders had lost six in a row before that win at Eglinton. They were buoyed with the news that opening bowler Steven Dunn had been called into the Ireland A squad.

The men from the Holm proved to any doubters that thought that they were merely fulfilling fixtures with the way they celebrated after their win over Fox Lodge; they will be also delighted that the McBrine twins are to continue playing for at least another season.

Prediction: Donemana.

Eglinton v Brigade

The Villagers after their first win of the season at St Johnston will feel that they should have made it two in a row last Sunday but some wayward bowling ended that happening, they still need a couple more wins to feel safe.

Mark Simpson's side will have one eye on the cup final but they must start showing some form in the games leading up to it, they still don't seem to have their batting order sorted out.

There are one or two players in their second eleven who could be pushing for a place in the cup final.

Prediction: Brigade.

Glendermott v Fox Lodge

Games between these two invariably are high scoring on a perfect batting strip, the home side may be missing opening bowler Gary Neely who has been injured.

The visitors after chasing down big scores all season couldn't manage to get 78 at Donemana last week, however they know that they can't afford any more slip ups if they are to push Limavady for the title.

Prediction: Fox Lodge.

Limavady v Strabane

This game will be played at Drummond, the Roesiders are now in pole position and they will be very difficult to dislodge. They have made an excellent signing in Stuart Thompson and he has fitted in very well with the rest of the side.

The red caps may still be missing a couple of players but there is still a lot of talent in their ranks, they have the Senior cup final coming up so they will be looking for a couple of wins before that.

Prediction: Limavady.

St Johnston v Bready

The Donegal men as always will give one hundred per cent in search of that elusive first victory, it has been suggested that they aren't too bothered if they are relegated but don't believe that.

The visitors are still in with an outside chance of the title although other results would have to go their way, they will keep plugging away .

Prediction: Bready.

Sunday

Fox Lodge v Limavady

This should be a cracker of a game with arguably the two best sides in the league meeting, there are big hitters in both line ups so plenty of excitement is guaranteed, hopefully a big crowd will turn up as all proceeds go to local charities.

Prediction: Limavady.