It's an important round in Betfred League One this Sunday, where there could be some huge implications...
North Wales Crusaders host Keighley Cougars in Round 21 of Betfred League One – knowing that a victory will secure them the title.
With the regular league season drawing to a close, the Crusaders have an opportunity to seal the title on home soil this Sunday as they look to make it back-to-back wins in Colwyn Bay.
Carl Forster’s side won comfortably in May’s reverse fixture (6-30), although they haven’t been victorious at home to the Cougars since July 2021.
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Then, there’s a standout clash between 5th and 6th at the FLAIR Stadium.
Dewsbury entertain Midlands in the penultimate round, where the winner of this fixture could effectively end the other’s hopes of a top four finish in 2025.
While both teams are relying on Rochdale to lose this Sunday, the two points up for grabs here are still huge in terms of final league standings, especially with the Rams set to play the Hornets the weekend after, and the Hurricanes host Newcastle in their final game.
Midlands were strong victors against Dewsbury in April (46-12), but there have been plenty of twists and turns since then…
Over in Cumbria, Workington welcome Rochdale. Mathematically, Town are the only side who can catch the league leading Crusaders with two matches left to play (second place Swinton played their final game of the regular season last Sunday).
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It’s also a must-win game for the Hornets if they are to maintain fourth position, as well as try and consign Dewsbury and Midlands to finishing below them.
Their destiny is in their own hands, but it’s Workington have won their last six home meetings with Rochdale, meaning it's going to be one truly ferocious battle.
Finally, Goole and Newcastle meet at the Victoria Pleasure Ground.
Betfred League One Round 21 fixtures:
North Wales Crusaders v Keighley Cougars
Dewsbury Rams v Midlands Hurricanes
Goole Vikings v Newcastle Thunder
Workington Town v Rochdale Hornets
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Photo Credit: Rochdale Hornets
