There are just six teams left in the Betfred Championship Play-Offs, with plenty still to play for as they continue their pursuit of a place in the Betfred Championship Grand Final.
Following Week 2, London Broncos and Newcastle Thunder have already secured their places in the Preliminary Finals, leaving Doncaster RLFC, Barrow Raiders, Widnes Vikings and Oldham RLFC battling to keep their seasons alive this weekend.
As League Leaders, London will face the lowest-ranked winner from this weekend’s fixtures, with Newcastle taking on the highest-ranked winner.
Doncaster will enjoy home advantage in Sudden Death Play-Off 1 as they take on Barrow Raiders. Should the Dons come out victorious, they will travel to Newcastle in the Preliminary Finals, but should the visitors have success on the road, they will face the Broncos at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
In Sudden Death Play-Off 2, Widnes Vikings host Oldham RLFC, with the Roughyeds currently ranked fifth in the latest Championship standings following their Week 1 defeat. Should either side win, they could face either London or Newcastle in the Preliminary Finals, depending on the result of Play-Off 1.
Current Betfred Championship standings:
1 - London Broncos
2 - Newcastle Thunder
3 - Doncaster RLFC
4 - Widnes Vikings
5 - Oldham RLFC
6 - Barrow Raiders
Betfred Championship Play-Offs Week 3 fixtures:
Both Sunday 20 September (K.O. 3pm)
Sudden Death Play-Off 1 – Doncaster RLFC v Barrow Raiders
Sudden Death Play-Off 2 – Widnes Vikings v Oldham RLFC
WEEK FOUR
Preliminary Final 1 – Highest Ranked Qualifying Final Winners v Lowest Ranked Sudden Death Play-Off Winners
Preliminary Final 2 – Lowest Ranked Qualifying Final Winners v Highest Ranked Sudden Death Play-Off Winners
WEEK FIVE
Grand Final – Highest Ranked Winner of Preliminary Finals v Lowest Ranked Winner of Preliminary Finals
