The Northern League is at the midway point of the season and this weekend is the start of the second half of the season.
DIVISION ONE
As far as the Division One title goes, Barrow still remain in front on 116 points, however Leyland, Fleetwood and Lancaster are still clinging on in the hope that they can make up some ground.
Barrow looking to extend their lead entertain defending League Champions Fleetwood at Ernest Pass. This is undoubtedly the game of the afternoon, on the opening day of the season, Barrow defeated Fleetwood in the reverse fixture.
Since then as Barrow continue to remain on top, Fleetwood have got their act together and in recent weeks, they have put together a run of good results and now find themselves 3rd in the table.
Second placed Leyland travel to Morecambe with Luis Reece back in David Makinsons team. Reece who has been away playing for Lancashires 1st team, makes a welcome return to the side as the team from Fox Lane look to chip away at Barrow's lead at the top.
Morecambe travel to Fox Lane and will not the be easiest of games for Leyland, they are a team that possess alot of quality within their ranks.
Lancaster are hopeful that Jannisar Kahn will make his belated debut as Club Professional when they entertain Darwen at Lune Road.
Lancaster have done well despite the problems with the professional and they face a Darwen team which have had a struggling league campaign.
Kendal will be looking to have a good second half of the season when they travel to play Chorley.
The Shap Road outfit this week announced that Chris Miller has resigned as Club Captain, Stu Parkin will take over for the rest of the season. Alex Doolan makes his return probably for only two games, as Kendal begin to look for a replacement for the rest of the season.
Chorley have had a mixed few weeks, losing heavily to Fleetwood knocked their winning form back, however they have progressed in the National Knockout competition reaching the last 16.
In the other games, inform Netherfield host St Annes, whilst Blackpool entertain Preston.
On Sunday Leyland host the Lancashire Colt's.
DIVISION TWO
In Division Two, there are only 5 points in it between leaders Barrow and second placed St Annes.
Barrow travelling to Fleetwood, whilst St Annes entertain 2nd from bottom Netherfield
In the other games Darwen host Lancaster,Kendal entertain Chorley,Leyland host Morecambe,and Preston entertain Blackpool
Luis Reece returns for Leyland |
Please note the Umpires appointed my be changed, any amendment will be be made at 7-30pm on Friday
FIXTURES
DIVISION ONE
Wickets pitched at 1-00 pm
Barrow v Fleetwood
Umpires -
Mr P Watmough 01772 615642 / Mob 07980 934329
Mr S Dewhurst 01772 615487 / Mob 07590 464214
Blackpool v Preston
Umpires -
Father S Jones 01524 732948 / Mob 07733 159557
Mr R Booth 01253 391207
Chorley v Kendal
Umpires -
Mr N Bradshaw 07710 711791
Mr A Wilson 01524 68793 / Mob 07747 673815
Lancaster v Darwen
Umpires -
Mr R Fullard 01229 839927 / Mob 07772 587081
Mr E Payne 01229 832038 / Mob 07798 772662
Morecambe v Leyland
Umpires -
Mr D Houghton 01539 732448
Mr R Blomfield 01524 761306 / Mob 07711 537975
Netherfield v St Annes
Umpires -
Mr Joe Waters 01539 562917 / Mob 07974 108501
Mr D Whitworth 01539 536444 / Mob 07736 126556
Sunday 30th June
Leyland v Lancashire Colts
Umpires -
Mr A Dunn 01772 746281 / Mob 07985 633095
Mr A Wilson 01524 68793 / Mob 07747 673815
DIVISION TWO
Wickets pitches at 12-30 pm
Darwen v Lancaster
Umpires -
Mr K Hart 01257 793837 / Mob 07812 921874
Mr B Evans 01253 729369 / Mob 07971 641433
Fleetwood v Barrow
Umpires -
Mr T Armer 07451 954153
Mr K Ashworth 01772 632633 / Mob 07875 588291
Kendal v Chorley
Umpires -
Mr G Jones 01524 413955
Mr C Wilson 01524 822133 / Mob 07759 080614
Leyland v Morecambe
Umpires -
Mr J Briscoe 01695 733945
Mr P Brown Mob 07794 611102
Preston v Blackpool
Umpires -
Mr C Coxhead 01704 513873 / Mob 07513 431222
Mr A Dunn 01772 746281 / Mob 07985 633095
St Annes v Netherfield
Umpires -
Mr R Cairns 01253 728104 / Mob 07850 684309
Mr K Shenton 01253 343988 / Mob 07742 715595
