Match Preview

Mowden Park are back at the Northern Echo Arena on Saturday for Doddie'5 Day, as they take on Birmingham Moseley in Round 20 of the National One season.

Formed in 1873 as Havelock Football Club before a year later renaming as Birmingham Moseley, Saturday's visitors will be a tough test for Mowden Park. They have had several Internationals including England captain James Byrne, the first player to top 100 points (England 13 caps, British Isles, 4 Caps) and Scottish Flanker Ian Smith (25 caps, 1992-1997).

This season is Moseley's third consecutive campaign in National One after being relegated from the Championship. The midlands side currently sit in 14th spot in the league table, having won 6 of their 19 fixtures so far. 5 of those wins have come at home, with their sole road win coming at Esher in November. Last weekend saw the midland's side fall to a narrow 10-14 loss at home to Old Elthamians, having lead at the half.

James Williams leads Moseley's points scoring with 220 so far this season, including 9 tries which see him lead the try scoring stakes ahead of Adam Caves and Sam Pointon with 6 a piece.

National One Table

1 Ampthill & District 67
2 Old Elthamians 66
3 Blackheath 65
4 Rosslyn Park 63
5 Chinnor 59
6 Rotherham 58
7 Cinderford 49
8 Darlington Mowden Park 49
9 Plymouth Albion 48
10 Sale FC 44
11 Caldy 44
12 Cambridge 43
13 Esher 41
14 Birmingham Moseley 39
15 Bishops Stortford 37
16 Loughborough Students 32

Mowden have strong form against Saturday's opposition, winning their last 5 encounters. This season's reverse fixture at Billesley Common resulted in a dramatic 36-41 win for DMP. A late Callum Mackenzie try secured maximum points, after tries from Hall, Poole, Dudman and Duffy, as well as another score for Mackenzie. The last game between the two sides at the Arena ended in a 42-7 win for Mowden back in January 2018. Mowden ran in six tries that day in one of their highest scoring performances of the season.

Saturday 6th October 2018

Birmingham Moseley 36
Tries: Tyack, Lewis, Pointon (2), Penalty Try
Conversions: Williams (3)
Penalties: Williams

Mowden Park 41
Tries: Mackenzie (2), Hall, Poole, Duffy, Dudman
Conversions: Seals (4)
Penalties: Seals

Saturday 13th January 2018

Mowden Park 42
Tries: Law (2), G Connon, B Connon (2), Mackenzie
Conversions: Seals (4), G Law (2)

Birmingham Moseley 7
Try: Snyman
Conversion: Hollingsworth

Saturday's game promises to be another entertaining contest as Mowden look to climb the table with back to back wins. Moseley meanwhile will be looking for an important win to help them move clear of the relegation zone.

Saturday’s National One game is part of Doddie’5 Day, with 50% of all ticket sales going direct to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Tickets will be available on the day priced at £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and FREE for U16s.