Saturday sees Darlington Mowden Park return to the Northern Echo Arena in Round 26 of the National One season. They take on league leaders Ampthill, who will provide a stern test for Danny Brown’s men having not tasted defeat since early January. Saturday’s visitors currently sit 5 points clear of second placed Old Elthamians, and will be looking for an important win to help them maintain their position at the top of the table and continue their push for promotion. Mowden meanwhile be looking to continue a strong run of home form in 2019 in a game which could see them climb to 5th with just a handful of games remaining in the season.

National One Table

1. Ampthill & District – 96 pts
2. Old Elthamians – 91 pts
3. Rosslyn Park – 91 pts
4. Blackheath – 88 pts
5. Rotherham – 72 pts
6. Darlington Mowden Park – 68 pts
7. Chinnor – 68 pts
8. Plymouth Albion – 67 pts
9. Cinderford – 61 pts
10. Bishops Stortford – 60 pts
11. Sale FC – 56 pts
12. Cambridge – 53 pts
13. Birmingham Moseley – 53 pts
14. Caldy – 52 pts
15. Loughborough students – 46 pts
16. Esher – 43 pts
Previous games between the two sides have mostly gone the way of Mowden, with Danny Brown’s side winning all of their home games against Ampthill since their promotion to National One. Last season’s game at the Northern Echo Arena went right down to the wire, with a last minute Adam Radwan securing the win for the home side. The reverse fixture earlier in the season saw Ampthill run out 40-29 winners with Mowden claiming a 4 try bonus point from their trip to Dillingham Park.

Saturday 2nd December 2017

Darlington Mowden Park 21
Tries: Brocklebank, Radwan (2)
Conversions: Seals (3)

Ampthill 15
Tries: Baker, Molitika
Conversion: Rayner
Penalty: Rayner

Saturday 24th November 2018

Ampthill 40
Tries: Baker, Kpoku, Molitika, Sutherland, Lutui (2)
Conversions: J Pritchard (5)

Darlington Mowden Park 29
Tries: Asher-Wood, Mackenzie, McCartney (2)
Conversions: Law (3)
Penalty: Law

Saturday’s game promises to be another entertaining contest with both sides looking for an important league win. Tickets are available on the day priced at £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and FREE for U16s.