ANN BOULTON PREVIEW THE LINCS E.C.B PREMIER PROGRAMME

READERS LINCOLNSHIRE ECB PREMIER LEAGUE

Bracebridge Heath and Woodhall Spa catch up their game in hand in the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League when they meet at Jubilee Park on Bank Holiday Monday.

And with Haxey and Skegness pulling away at the top – and both facing teams at the foot of the table on Saturday – third placed Bracebridge know that only 20 points will keep them in touch.

With four weeks of the season to go, Haxey lead Skegness by 10 points while the seasiders are 18 ahead of Bracebridge and 32 up on fourth placed Sleaford, with Woodhall a further 15 adrift.

On Saturday, Haxey visit Hartsholme while Skegness host Boston, Bracebridge are home to Bourne. Sleaford take on Lindum at London Road and Woodhall entertain Grimsby.

But the most crucial game of the day could be at Market Deeping where Louth are the visitors.  The home side are just 10 points above Hartsholme and the relegation zone so a win is vital to make them relatively safe.  However, Louth are still not entirely out of danger and both sides will be playing for points.

Despite Boston’s lowly position, Jonathan Cheer continues to top the runs table with 665 to his name while skipper Tom Baxter is third in the wickets list with 38.

Skegness captain Saeed Bariwala needs one more wicket for his 50 for the season while four wicketkeepers now have more than 20 dismissals with Bracebridge’s Hymie Bentley top with 24 and Jim Morgan of Grimsby one behind.

August 25

Bracebridge Heath v Bourne

Hartsholme v Haxey

Market Deeping v Louth

Skegness v Boston

Sleaford v Lindum

Woodhall Spa v Grimsby

Monday August 27

Woodhall Spa v Bracebridge Heath