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THE Isle of Wight pulled off a sensational 46-44 win at Mildenhall in their KO Cup semi-final replay to set up a Final clash with Dudley.As in the first attempt to resolve the tie, the two sides proved evenly-matched and the aggregate scores were level with one heat to go – where Islanders skipper Ben Hopwood and guest Joe Jacobs collected a 5-1 over home duo Stefan Nielsen and Dan Halsey to secure their progression by a four-point margin.Isle of Wight co-boss Chris Hunt said: “That was simply stunning, and credit to not only the riders in our colours but Mildenhall’s as well for producing four memorable matches over a total of 60 heats, and just a mere four points separating the two sides at the end of those. We’re thrilled to have reached the Final, I can’t praise our team enough.”Mildenhall Chairman Kevin Jolly said: “Of course I am disappointed to lose out in what has been an incredible cup tie but full credit to the Isle of Wight and we wish them well in the Final.”
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LEICESTER complete their season on Saturday with a Four Team Tournament featuring opposing teams representing Sheffield, King’s Lynn and a Premier League Select.The home side include regular Lions Kevin Doolan and Jan Graversen, and amongst the visiting riders are top PL men Ben Barker, Richie Worrall, Richard Lawson and Josh Auty.Leicester co-promoter Alan Jones said: “It has been an incredible few days in trying to assemble four teams of similar strength and we are in the process of putting the final touches together in order to make an attractive line-up for fans. “As we are in the last few days of the official season, riders have gone back home, have mothballed their equipment or are attending the many club dinner and dances that are happening up and down the country this weekend. Nevertheless, there will be a number of top entertainers on show on Saturday.”(FIXTURES)
FRIDAY OCTOBER 25:PREMIER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL 1st leg: Edinburgh v Somerset 7.30EAST MIDLANDS BOWL 2nd leg: Coventry Select v Leicester Select OFF
SATURDAY OCTOBER 26:MIDLAND FOURS: Leicester 7.30
SUNDAY OCTOBER 27:NATIONAL LEAGUE: Stoke v Kent 2pm, Stoke v Mildenhall (follows previous fixture)AIR FENCE CHALLENGE: Glasgow 2.30
MONDAY OCTOBER 28:PREMIER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL 2nd leg: Somerset v Edinburgh 7.30
TUESDAY OCTOBER 29:NATIONAL LEAGUE KO CUP FINAL: Dudley v Isle of Wight 7.30
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30:NATIONAL LEAGUE: King’s Lynn v Dudley 7.30
