A & T's youngsters and newcomers followed up their win over Stoke at Gin Pit, by teaming up to take a 63-57 win in the Combination match. Ben Dickenson and Will Evans lost only to Stoke's best rider, Adam Ellis, whilst Luke Jamson lost only to Kelvin Williams. Ellis lost only to Dickenson and Jamson. A & T were able to give all eight riders a run out in this match, using tired legs sparingly and giving the youngsters the experience of riding on difficult track conditions.

Northern League Combination match result

Stoke 'B' 57 Astley & Tyldesley 'B' 63

Stoke: Adam Ellis 14, Kelvin Williams 12 (1), Paul Askey 11 (2), Kev Burton 9, Kieron O'Donnell 6, Aaron Purton 5 (1).

A & T: Ben Dickenson 15, Will Evans 15, Luke Jamson 11, Matthew J. Turnbull 8 (1), Laura Watson 5 (1), Adam Watson 4 (1), Max Evans 3, Adam Turnbull 2.