Wednesday, November 11: The EY Hockey League reaches its halfway point this weekend, with Round 9 pitting men’s league leaders Pembroke Wanderers against current second-place side Lisnagarvey, while five women’s sides battle it out for a place among the top four.
In the Women’s EYHL, just five points separate second and eighth, with little to separate the title race from the relegation battle. Loreto will hope to remain in the top four this weekend and return to winning form after two draws last weekend, but will have to overcome a Portadown side brimming with confidence having secured five points last weekend from their encounters with Ards and Pegasus. Ards hosts students UCD at Londonderry Park as the hosts look to continue their sensational promotion campaign, while the visitors target a second league win that could propel the into the top half. Leinster rivals Monkstown and Pembroke Wanderers face off as both look to secure their third league wins, with Pembroke currently sitting third, while Monkstown aim to exit the relegation zone. Fifth place Queen’s University take on seventh place Old Alex in a battle for a place in the top half. And league leaders Railway Union journey north to take on current tenth-place side Pegasus.
In the Men’s EYHL, all eyes will be on Comber Road as reigning champions Lisnagarvey host current league leader Pembroke Wanderers in a straight shootout for top spot, with the home side hoping to regain control with their game in hand still to play, while the visitors look to put themselves firmly into the lead. Banbridge host unbeaten side Avoca looking for revenge having been denied the 2025/26 league title by Avoca from a last-gasp penalty corner. Three Rock Rovers pay Corinthian a visit as they look to continue their pursuit of the current leaders having secured five points from a possible six over the weekend in two statement results against Lisnagarvey and Pembroke. Cork Harlequins return to home soil after a weekend away in Ulster when they take on YMCA as both look to secure crucial points. And it’s a must-win game in Rathdown School when ninth place Monkstown host eight-place Portrane as both sides look to secure vital points in their fights for survival.
12:30 – Queen’s University vs Old Alex – Malone Playing Fields
14:30 – Ards vs UCD – Londonderry Park
14:45 – Loreto vs Portadown – Loreto Beaufort
15:00 – Pegasus vs Railway Union – Malone Playing Fields
16:00 – Monkstown vs Pembroke Wanderers – Rathdown School
12:20 – Monkstown vs Portrane – Rathdown School
13:15 – Corinthian vs Three Rock Rovers – St. Columba’s College
14:30 – Cork Harlequins vs YMCA – Harlequin Park
14:30 – Lisnagarvey vs Pembroke Wanderers – Comber Road
14:45 – Banbridge vs Avoca – Havelock Park
Be the first to comment on "All still to play for as EY Hockey League reaches halfway point"