While this is the third game on the bounce that Otley have played Stockport when they have been the team at the bottom of the league, it should not be regarded as an easy match. Stockport came close to beating local rivals Harrogate last weekend (24-29), and it appears to have been a close game against Hull Ionians four weeks ago (19-24).

The only win Stockport have secured this season is against Huddersfield, as the other West Yorkshire team in the league we don’t want to suffer the same fate!! So far the omens are good, in the five league games played so far Otley have won the last four. At Cross Green earlier this season, Otley were convincing winners 41-12 running in seven tries in the process.

First XV team:
George Burkinshaw, Ben Steele, Jason Moss, Jonathan Stannard, Jack Scott-Paul Tom O’Donnell, Matt Heaton, Stephen Costello, Stephen Depledge, James White, Harry Hudson, Mike Coady, Jack Mackie, Henry Roberts and Kristian Sharples
Subs:
Harry Wales, Will Rigg, Sam Cook, Andy Rhodes and Charley Parker

At the time of going to press the Saracens don’t have a game although we are still trying to arrange one.

For those going to the game - SK7 3AN
From the rising sun public house at Hazel Grove take the A6 towards Stockport. Continue until a set of lights opposite Sainsburys - turn left and continue you reach a roundabout - turn right (Bridge Lane).
Headlands Road is first left after 300 yards and the grounds is at the far end on the left.

Go Otley!!