Wednesday, November 5: The EY Hockey League returns this weekend with a full slate of fixtures as sides look to make vital progress before the mid-season break in Round 10 of the EYHL.
In the Women’s EYHL, Catholic Institute will look to build on their impressive victory over Railway Union last weekend as they host Queen’s University at Rosbrien. UCD, buoyed by two wins from two last weekend, travel to Portadown as the home side eye a breakthrough into Champions Trophy positions before the mid-season pause. At Park Avenue, Railway Union face a stern test as they welcome the reigning champions Loreto. The hosts will hope to reignite their form and end the champions’ unbeaten run in what promises to be a fiery Dublin rivalry. Old Alex, coming off a crucial win of their own last Saturday, make the trip to Serpentine Avenue to take on Pembroke Wanderers as they aim to pull clear of the lower end of the table. And in Belfast, Pegasus face provincial rivals Ulster Elks at The Dub.
In the Men’s EYHL, YMCA host Cork C of I at Wesley College, with the visitors determined to climb clear of the relegation zone. Third placed Monkstown will look to maintain pressure on the top two when they welcome Cookstown. Lisnagarvey take on Avoca at Comber Road, with the home side hoping to continue their free scoring form in front of their supporters. At Grange Road, Three Rock Rovers face the formidable challenge of league leaders Banbridge, aiming to be the first side to end the visitors’ unbeaten run. Finally, Pembroke Wanderers host Corinthian at Serpentine Avenue as both Dublin sides look to pick up crucial points in a mid-table battle.
EY Hockey League – Women – Fixtures
Saturday, November 8
Catholic Institute vs Queen’s University @ 12:45 – Rosbrien
Umpires: David Murray, Neil Sandes
Portadown vs UCD @ 13:00 – Edenvilla SC
Umpires: Oli Brown, Aaron Donnell
Railway Union vs Loreto @ 13:40 – Park Avenue
Umpires: Russell Donaldson, Alison Keogh
Pembroke Wanderers vs Old Alex @ 14:00 – Serpentine Avenue
Umpires: Linda Coughlan, Julie Fisher
Pegasus vs Ulster Elks @ 16:15 – The Dub
Umpires: Sarah Craig, Robert Johnston
EY Hockey League – Men – Fixtures
Saturday, November 8
YMCA vs Cork C of I @ 13:15 – Wesley College
Umpires: Bruce Bale, Liz Clifford
Monkstown vs Cookstown @ 14:15 – Rathdown School
Umpires: Simon MacAllister, Aaron Saunders
Lisnagarvey vs Avoca @ 14:30 – Comber Road
Umpires: Les Allen, Neal Hermon
Three Rock Rovers vs Banbridge @ 15:00 – Grange Road
Umpires: Rob Argent, Shane O’Donnell
Pembroke Wanderers vs Corinthian @ 16:00 – Serpentine Avenue
Umpires: Malcolm Coombes, Ross Jones