Wednesday, November 12: The EY Hockey League reaches Round 11 and its final round before the winter break this weekend, with both divisions finely poised and plenty still to play for across the tables.
In the Women’s EYHL , leaders Loreto return to home soil to face Portadown, aiming to maintain their unbeaten run heading into the break. Second-placed UCD will host Railway Union at Belfield with both sides in the top three and keen to close the gap. At Rosbrien, Catholic Institute welcome Pembroke Wanderers, Pegasus host Old Alex at The Dub and Ulster Elks meet Queen’s University in an Ulster collegiate rivalry.
In the Men’s EYHL, league leaders Banbridge travel to Serpentine Avenue to face Pembroke Wanderers with Banbridge looking to protect their lead at the top, while Pembroke aim to strengthen their top-half position before the break. Second-placed Lisnagarvey face a tough trip to Grange Road to take on Three Rock Rovers, with both sides in strong form and keen to finish the first half of the season on a high. Monkstown, currently sitting third, visit Corinthian at Whitechurch Park as both teams look to build on recent performances. At Garryduff, Cork C of I take on Avoca in a crucial encounter at the lower end of the table, while Cookstown host YMCA in another important clash for points ahead of the league’s winter pause.
EY Hockey League – Women – Fixtures
Saturday, November 15
Catholic Institute vs Pembroke Wanderers @ 12:45 – Rosbrien
Umpires: Liz Clifford, Julie Fisher
UCD vs Railway Union @ 13:00 – Belfield
Umpires: Ellie Duffy, Eimear Linehan
Loreto vs Portadown @ 13:15 – Loreto Beaufort High Sch.
Umpires: Simon MacAllister, Peter Urwin
Pegasus vs Old Alex @ 14:30 – The Dub
Umpires: Oli Brown, Zoe Hall
Ulster Elks vs Queen’s University @ 14:30 – Jordanstown
Umpires: Sarah Craig, Aaron Donnell
EY Hockey League – Men – Fixtures
Saturday, November 15
Corinthian vs Monkstown @ 13:15 – Whitechurch Park
Umpires: Bruce Bale, Colm Kavanagh
Cork C of I vs Avoca @ 14:00 – Garryduff
Umpires: Malcolm Coombes, Ian Strange
Cookstown vs YMCA @ 14:30 – Cookstown HC
Umpires: Linda Coughlan, Neal Hermon
Pembroke Wanderers vs Banbridge @ 14:30 – Serpentine Avenue
Umpires: Rob Argent, Robert Johnston
Three Rock Rovers vs Lisnagarvey @ 15:15 – Grange Road
Umpires: Russell Donaldson, Aaron Saunders