Rugby League: Mayfield at Wigan St Pat's for mouth-watering cup clash

Photo: Ian Nield

Jackson Kelly scoring for Mayfield

The Mayfield NWML side play in the North West Men’s League cup on Saturday.

They travel to Wigan St Pat's for a mouth-watering clash which is sure to be well supported on both sides.

Mayfield have beaten Pat's once in the league this season, but the cup is a different proposition.

Mayfield go into the game as favourites having secured the top spot with last week’s victory at Pilkingtons, but that will count for nothing at Pat's ground against a club that have seen it all before.

Craig White is expecting to have his strongest squad as he welcomes back the lads who were called into the first team last week, so they will travel with confidence even knowing that the St Pat's first team have no game.

He said: “This team fear no one, they go into every game wanting to win, and that has served them well so far this season.

“We didn't start well at Pilks last week but once we got into our rhythm we played some great rugby and ran out deserved winners.

“The players have trained well this week and shown a positive attitude.

“I have tried to instil in them the need for a strong start today because Pat's will have their best side out and will be trying their best to win this game.

“We have a good squad at the minute with the perfect blend of youth and experience with Rob Kershaw and John Foy in the twilight of their careers while at the other end there are Corey Newsham, Sal Mahmood and Jackson Kelly who are still in the U18 side.

“Whatever happens I know we will give a good account of ourselves and hopefully we will do enough to progress to the next round of the cup.”