Northern League Preview for 11th July The Northern Cricket League enters into Round 16 of the Competition and as the weeks go by the race for the Northern Cricket League Division One title intensifies DIVISION ONE: This weekend sees further key games in the quest for title glory, as well as a battle for The Lancashire Cup places. Darwen the new leaders of Northern Cricket League Division One face a potentially difficult encounter with Barrow at Birch Hall. Jordan Clarke's chargers have managed to reach the summit of the Division on the back of some good results and despite the defeat at Netherfield are in a rich vein of form. Barrow on the other hand have the ability, however an indifferent spell sees them down the lower end of the division. Key players such as the Cordingleys, Barrow Professional Tharanga Paranavitana and Sam Dutton will be on show at Birch Hall this weekend. Another interesting game sees second placed Fleetwood entertain Ben Simm's Lancaster. Fleetwood have been involved in a lot of high scoring clashes in recent weeks, and it was the result over Kendal last week that put Mat Clark's Team in the mix for the title. Australian Professional David King has been in relentless form with the bat, whilst Ian Holland has been taking wickets at a regular rate. Lancaster had last Saturday off, and saw their TWP Wealth Twenty/20 final with Netherfield washed out on Sunday (Further details on this in another preview). However the Team from Lune Road travel to Fleetwood on the back of victory over Kendal. In the other games, Leyland host Kendal, both sides have had a major transformation in playing personnel with both playing a very young team. This season for both sides is all about progression and stability as they look to rebuild for the future. Leyland have lost key players such as David Makinson, however they do have a good batting line up with overseas amateur Richardt Frenz in good form. Kendal have a very good bowling attack in fact arguably one of the best in the Division. Saeed Bariwala, Stu Parkin, Eldred Hawkens and Chris Miller in the attack, however it is their batting frailties that continue to cause problems. Woodhill Lane sees Morecambe entertain Penrith, with Morecambe looking to climb back to the top of the division after their losing draw last weekend. Penrith are inconsistent but have the ability to perform. St Annes host Blackpool, with the hosts looking to find form as they remain near the bottom end of the Division. Blackpool host St Annes and after last Saturdays game at Penrith rained off as the League Champions will be looking for a win which will put them in the mix. The visitors will be looking to find form as they remain near the bottom end of the Division The final game sees Preston entertain Chorley. Chorley continue to play well in what as been a good season for Andrew Holdsworth's team. Preston will be looking build on last weekend's result as they remain rooted at the bottom of the League. DIVISION TWO: St Annes, Blackpool and Leyland will be looking to capitalize on Netherfield's free date. Leaders St Annes are facing a tough game at home against third placed Blackpool, so is crucial for both sides in their race for the championship Leyland just behind the yop three with a game in hand will be looking to get back to winning ways against Kendal at Shap Road In the other games Lancaster host Fleetwood,. Penrith host Morecambe, Chorley entertain Preston whilst Barrow play host to Darwen. SUNDAY TWP Wealth Twenty/20 Final Lancaster CC 1-00pm start Unfortunately last weekend the match was washed out so once again Lancaster and Netherfield battle it out FIXTURES The Umpires list below will be updated on Friday by 8-00pm Please check for any changes Will any umpires who cannot fulfil their appointment contact Roy Booth as soon as possible DIVISION ONE 11th July Wickets pitched at 1-00 pm Blackpool v St Annes Umpires - David Lightburn Tel: 01931 716688 Mob: 07899 045405 Brian Nixon Tel: 01768 863938 Mob: 07860 914699 Darwen v Barrow Umpires - Steve Godfrey Tel: 01253 724893 Mob: 07901 860493 Kevin Hart Tel: 01257 793837 Mob 07812 921874 Fleetwood v Lancaster Umpires - Ken Ashworth Tel: 01772 632633 Mob: 07875 588291 Ken Shenton Tel: 01253 343988 Mob - 07742 715595 Leyland v Kendal Umpires - Phil Watmough Tel: 01772 615642 Mob - 07980 934329 Colin Wilson Tel: 01524 822133 Mob: 07759 080614 Morecambe v Penrith Umpires - Eddie Payne Tel: 01229 832038 Mob - 07798 772662 Mr John Whiteside Tel: 01253 855518 07511 671398 Preston v Chorley Umpires - Barry Evans Tel: 01253 729369 Mob - 07971 641433 Joe Waters Tel: 01539 562917 Mob:07974 108501 Netherfield CC - No Game DIVISION TWO Wickets pitched at 1-00 pm Barrow v Darwen Umpires - Sam Antcliffe Mob - 07964 577974 Ron Fullard Tel: 01229 839927 Mob - 07973 257291 Chorley v Preston Umpires - Bob Cairns Tel: 01253 728104 Mob - 07850 684309 Chris Coxhead Tel: 01704 513873 Mob - 07513 431222 Kendal v Leyland Umpires - Kevin Howarth Tel: 01229 716943 Mob - 07799 020151 Canon Stephen Jones Tel: 01524 732948 Mob - 07733 159557 Lancaster v Fleetwood Umpires - Ian Falkingham Tel: 01253 301683 Mob: 07905 392543 Peter Wright Tel: 01524 414978 Mob - 07895 004995 Penrith v Morecambe Umpires - Albert D'Leny Tel: 01768 776615 Mob - 07979 560044 Peter Harrison Tel: 01524 380719 Mob - 07947 385534 St Annes v Blackpool Umpires - Tony Armer Mob - 07873 625397 Jim Briscoe Tel: 01695 733945 Netherfield CC - No Game

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