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Plenty of hard work took place to get the track right for Sunday's match against Sheffield. Both sides were looking for their first wins in the Premier League, after both had their earlier wins chalked off, following Bury's expulsion from the league. On a bright sunny day, a tremendous match took place on an excellent surface. A & T took an early 4 points lead after heat 3, but Sheffield quickly levelled and then moved into a 6 points lead after heat 11. Back came A & T to reduce the deficit to 1 point with two races to go. With the tension mounting, A & T gave it their all, but were unable to make the necessary breakthrough and Sheffield held on to win a great match, 89-88. Remi Burchardt scored a great 20 points maximum, with Darek Kurkowski (pictured) winning four of his five races. There were several races where A & T can look back at, as crucial points that got away. A & T were gating better, but Sheffield were fitter and faster, and pulled off several passes which ultimately proved decisive.

Premier League match result

Astley & Tyldesley 88 Sheffield 89

A & T: Remi Burchardt 20, Darek Kurkowski 17, Tomasz Wlodarczyk 15, Chris Finnigan 10, Lee Phillips 9 (1), Craig Newsome 9, Ewan Tulloch 6 (1), Joe Allen 2.

Sheffield: Pawel Kozlowski 17, Dariusz Pilas 14 (2), Jono Birks 14 (1), Chris Turner 11 (2), Simon Gamble 10 (2), Radek Sieradski 9, Dave Carmichael 7 (1), Ryan Hoyland 7 (1).

Referee - Mike Hack (Astley & Tyldesley).

A & T took some consolation with a win in the Combination match, 66-62. Once again Joe Allen top scored for A & T with 18 points, whilst Lee Phillips raced unbeaten. Jamie Brown was best for Sheffield, winning four of his five races. Sheffield take a bonus point for fielding a separate team.

Premier League Combination Division match result

Astley & Tyldesley 'B' 66 Sheffield 'B' 62

A & T: Joe Allen 17 (1), Lee Phillips 14 (2), Mike Hack 12, Adam Phillips 11, Roy Heslop 7 (3), Charlie Keirl 5.

Sheffield: Jamie Brown 18, Martin Gamble 11 (1), Andy Knowles 11 (1), Jordan Gabittas 7 (1), Richard Hudson 6, William Gamble 5, Jamie Langton 4 (1).

Referee - Gary Nuttall (Astley & Tyldesley).