Match Preview: Barrow vs Oldham

Oldham face second-placed Barrow Raiders this Sunday in what promises to be an absorbing affair at Craven Park (3pm kick-off).

Roughyeds are hoping to increase their winning streak to seven games with victory, which would see them move ahead of both Barrow and Doncaster.

Team News

Alan Kilshaw has made a couple of changes to the squad, with a number of bodies back available for selection.

Back into the side is Ben O'Keefe and Morgan Smith who are in contention for a return to the Roughyeds squad this weekend.

To accomodate the return of the pair, Marcus Geener misses out on selection.

Brad Day remains sidelined but could return as early as the Midlands Hurricanes clash in a fortnight, as confirmed by Kilshaw last week.

Squad in full: 1. Jack Walker, 2. Kieran Dixon, 3. Ben O'Keefe, 4. Ben Davies, 5. Jake Bibby, 6. Morgan Smith, 7. Riley Dean, 9. Matty Wildie, 10. Owen Farnworth, 11. Matty Ashurst, 12. Ryan Lannon, 13. Adam Milner, 14. Cole Geyer, 15. Ted Chapelhow, 16. Ewan Moore, 18. Jaron Purcell, 21. Tom Nisbet, 23. Josh Drinkwater, 25. Sam Littler, 27. Bayley Liu, 29. Luke Forber.

The Opposition

Barrow have been in fine form which has seem them rise to second in the Betfred Championship.

Having fell short against a strong Newcastle Thunder side last weekend, the Raiders will be more motivated to get the business done over Oldham this weekend.

Roughyeds have a good recent record over Barrow but will be out to avenge the result from their last trip to Craven Park where Barrow emerged as 20-6 victors.

The Raiders have one of the best defensive records in the division, based on points conceded per game, so will be a stern test for the in-form Roughyeds.

Like Oldham, Barrow have a number of threats across their 13 – with tries in their last three games coming from across the line.

Tickets and access

Ticket prices are as follows.

Standing Adult £19
Seating Adult £21
Under 16 Free

Remember to select the bottom two ticket types when purchasing ahead of the game, in order for ORLFC to receive the relevant commission.

Those who are under 16 do not need a ticket.

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Media coverage

There will be the usual audio commentary of the game this Sunday on Roughyeds TV via this link.

Matt Horton will be in the hotseat with George still off. The free stream will be up and running from 2:55pm, live from Craven Park. Make sure you are following all of our social channels for to not miss a moment of the action.

Barrow Raiders are also streaming the game via their YouTube page – for those who cannot attend.

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