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Astley & Tyldesley entertained Stockport for a Northern League encounter
at Gin Pit on Sunday. The recent drought continued, which made for a dry
track, despite plenty of watering before and during the meeting.
Stockport showed why they have won the Division 1 title for the past
three years and are currently unbeaten in this year's campaign, racing
to a convincing 95-55 win. A&T got off to a disastrous start when Paul
Graham fell heavily after tangling with Terry Norman on the first bend
in heat 1. Although a re-run with all four riders was called, Paul was
forced to pull out of the match after suffering hand and knee injuries.
This left A&T to replace their number 1 rider with two young reserves
for the whole match. Stockport quickly took control of the match and led
54-26 at the break. A&T rallied after the interval, with young Reece
Pollitt taking three excellent race wins, including two over former
British Champion Terry Norman. The result was never in doubt though, as
Stockport rode to a 95-55 win and extend their 100% league record. Mat
Lush, Ben Higham and Jake Read all raced unbeaten for the visitors.
Northern League Division 1 match result
Astley & Tyldesley 55 Stockport 95
A&T: Reece Pollitt 17, Ron Makin 10 (2), Joel Partington 9, Mark Graham
9, Roy Heslop 5, Ciaran Collins 4, Max Evans 1, Paul Graham 0.
Stockport: Jake Read 19 (1), Ben Higham 17 (3), Joe Pickford 16 (3), Mat
Lush 16, Terry Norman 14 (3), Connor Simpson 11 (4), James Barry 2.
Referee - Bill Phillips.
The Division 2 match was a completely different story, as Stockport
lined up with just five riders, including two ineligible ones, conceding
39 penalty points. A&T rode steadily throughout the match, to limit
Stockport to reducing the penalty points deficit by just 6 points, to
run out 108-75 winners. Jake Read and Ben Higham both raced unbeaten for
Stockport, with Joe Pickford losing only to Reece Pollitt in heat 12.
Pollitt was best for A&T, with Ciaran Collins showing good form.
Northern League Division 2 match result
Astley & Tyldesley 108 Stockport 75
A&T: Reece Pollitt 16, Ciaran Collins 11 (3), Roy Heslop 8 (1), Joel
Partington 8 (1), Stefan Whitelegg 8, Ron Makin 7 (1), Liam Briggs 6
(1), Max Evans 5 (1).
Stockport: Jake Read 20, Joe Pickford 19, Ben Higham 17 (3), Connor
Simpson 14 (1), James Barry 5.
Referee - Bill Phillips.
Astley & Tyldesley made it eight wins out of eight in Division 3, with a
convincing win over Stockport. Max Evans raced unbeaten, with James
Barry and Matt Snell beating each other once and both losing twice to
Evans.
Northern League Division 3 match result
Astley & Tyldesley 57 Stockport 13
A&T: Max Evans 16, Matthew Snell 13, Emily Burgess 12, Daisy Osmand 10,
Charlie Burgess 6.
Stockport: James Barry 13.
Referee - Bill Phillips.
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