Wednesday, November 4: A pivotal double-header in the EY Hockey League this weekend could potentially see a major shake-up in the standings as the pressure increases.
The Round 6 action begins on Friday night with two games under the floodlights. In the Women’s EYHL, two title contenders go head-to-head as Railway Union host Pembroke Wanderers, with the visitors hoping to close the gap to just two points. In the Men’s EYHL, Avoca host promoted side Portrane in Newpark School as they target a seventh game unbeaten.
It all continues on Saturday with the remaining Round 6 fixtures. In the Women’s EYHL, Pegasus continue their pursuit of a first win as they take on Queen’s University, while Ards will hope to maintain their pressure on the top two when they travel to take on a Portadown side who appear to have hit their stride having recorded back-to-back wins. UCD host Old Alex as both sides look to break into the top half of the table, while Loreto look to build on their positive run of form when they take on Monkstown.
In the Men’s EYHL, a mammoth clash sees Three Rock Rovers host Lisnagarvey at Grange Road as the hosts hope to end the reigning champions unbeaten run and go level on points with their opponents, while second-place Pembroke Wanderers face rivals Monkstown hoping to capitalise on results elsewhere t potentially summit the table. Elsewhere, Banbridge take on Cork Harlequins as they look to recover from their shock defeat in Round 5, while Corinthian and YMCA battle it out in another local derby with a place inside the top half potentially up for grabs.
Round 7 follows immediately after, as all 20 teams return to league duties on Sunday. In the Women’s EYHL the in-province rivalries continue. Portadown and Pegasus meet in a tie that was impossible to predict last season, while Queen’s University host Ards in six-pointer between two sides with top four ambitions. Pembroke Wanderers round out their weekend with a second major test against Loreto as they look to solidify themselves in the title contention conversation, while Old Alex and Monkstown meet at Alexandra College in another crucial tie for both sides as the former pursues the top half while the latter. And UCD host Railway Union hoping to take their opposition down a peg and bolster their own hopes of a top-half finish.
In the Men’s EYHL, Three Rock Rovers back up their match against the league leaders with an encounter with current second-place side Pembroke Wanderers. Lisnagarvey return to home soil to take on Cork Harlequins. Avoca host Corinthian in a meeting between rivals as both jostle for position. Monkstown host Banbridge at Rathdown School in fixture that has had its fair share of fiery encounters in recent years. And Portrane host YMCA in Donabate as the hosts look to add crucial points in their bid for survival.
20:00 – Railway Union vs Pembroke Wanderers
20:15 – Avoca vs Portrane – Newpark School (Live on Hockey Ireland TV)
13:00 – UCD vs Old Alex – UCD Belfield (Live on Hockey Ireland TV)
13:15 – Loreto vs Monkstown – Loreto Beaufort
14:30 – Pegasus vs Queen’s University – Malone Playing Fields
14:45 – Portadown vs Ards – Edenvilla Sports Ground (Live on Hockey Ireland TV)
13:00 – Corinthian vs YMCA – St Columba’s College (Live on Hockey Ireland TV)
14:30 – Pembroke Wanderers vs Monkstown – Serpentine Avenue
14:45 – Banbridge vs Cork Harlequins – Havelock Park (Live on Hockey Ireland TV)
15:00 – Three Rock Rovers vs Pembroke Wanderers – Grange Road
13:00 – UCD vs Railway Union – UCD Belfield (Live on Hockey Ireland TV)
13:30 – Queen’s University vs Ards – Malone Playing Fields
14:30 – Portadown vs Pegasus – Edenvilla Sports Ground (Live on Hockey Ireland TV)
15:00 – Old Alex vs Monkstown – Alexandra College
16:00 – Pembroke Wanderers vs Loreto – Serpentine Avenue
12:30 – Avoca vs Corinthian – Newpark School (Live on Hockey Ireland TV)
13:00 – Lisnagarvey vs Cork Harlequins – Comber Road (Live on Hockey Ireland TV)
13:30 – Portrane vs YMCA – Donabate Community College
14:00 – Pembroke Wanderers vs Three Rock Rovers – Serpentine Avenue
14:45 – Monkstown vs Banbridge – Rathdown School
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