Halifax Panthers entertain the league leaders under the Friday Night Lights, but who will come out on top?
It’s a crucial clash for both sides in Round 19 of the Betfred Championship – can ‘Fax continue their recent revival, or will the Knights make it eleven wins on the spin?
They last met in Round 3 where the Panthers pulled off an emphatic 10-18 victory.
Meanwhile, Barrow Raiders welcome Toulouse to Cumbria. The French side have won their last 12 meetings with the Raiders but have struggled with consistency this past month.
They are behind the Knights on points difference at the top of the table, however, so it’s a must-win for Sylvain Houles’ men.
Likewise, Barrow will be looking to continue their play-off push and pick up a vital two points.
Right behind Barrow in the table are Richard Horne’s Doncaster who will be as equally as motivated in keeping their top six chances alive.
The Bulldogs endured a heavy defeat last time out against the Dons but almost overcame Halifax last Sunday. What does this weekend have in store?
Widnes are back on home soil, but it doesn’t get any easier this weekend when Bradford Bulls come to town.
The Vikings will be desperate to claw away from the dreaded bottom four, while the Bulls are hot on York and Toulouse’s heels for top spot.
London Broncos are away at Featherstone in Round 19 and have a massive opportunity to narrow the gap between themselves and Widnes.
Could they possibly climb out of the bottom four at this stage in the season?
The Broncos have won three of their last four matches and are looking to complete a league double over the Rovers in 2025.
The sides last faced each other in Round 2 with a match-winning Taylor Kerr try and Christopher Hellec conversion snatching a dramatic 14-12 victory for Mike Eccles’ men.
But they can ill-afford to underestimate the Rovers. Paul Cooke's men have won their last four home matches and will undoubtedly be targeting Sunday's fixture.
The hosts are just one point adrift from the top six, but that could all be set to change after Round 19...
Finally, Oldham and Hunslet will battle it out at Boundary Park.
Betfred Championship Round 19 fixtures:
Halifax Panthers v York Knights
Barrow Raiders v Toulouse Olympique
Doncaster v Batley Bulldogs
Widnes Vikings v Bradford Bulls
Featherstone Rovers v London Broncos
Oldham v Hunslet
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