This Saturday we welcome table toppers Coventry to the Arena. So far, Coventry have won 21 out of 22 games this season. Their only loss came a few weeks ago away to Blackheath 61-29. Mowden are yet to be beaten at the Arena and recently beat Blackheath at the 33-19 on home soil.

Last weekend, Coventry beat Cambridge quite convincingly 40-10 at home, running in 6 tries and picking up maximum points. Mowden suffered a tough defeat away to Plymouth 34-19, returning to the North-East empty handed. However, this weekend Mowden will be looking to maintain their 100% home record and keep pressure on the league leaders in the process.

Coventry’s top point’s scorer this season is Fly Half, Will Maisey with 178 points. Their top try scorer is Winger/ Full Back James Stokes with 16 tries, leaving him the leagues joint top try scorer.

National One as it stands:

Coventry 104
Darlington Mowden Park 83
Ampthill and District 77
Plymouth Albion 73
Blackheath 71
Old Elthamians 67
Birmingham Moseley 59
Bishop's Stortford 57
Caldy 53
Esher 52
Cambridge 51
Rosslyn Park 50
Loughborough Students 42
Hull Ionians 40
Old Albanian 32
Fylde 18

Last season’s meeting between the two sides:

Saturday 10th December 2016

Mowden 20
Tries- Fitzpatrick, Penman
Conversions- Bragman (2)
Penalties- Bragman (2)

Coventry 20
Tries- Maisey, Trimble
Conversion- Fenner (2)
Penalties- Fenner (2)

Saturday 22nd April 2017

Coventry 36
Tries-Tolmie, Trimble, Stevens, Maisey, Poole
Conversions- Maisey (4)
Penalties- Masiey

Mowden 16
Tries- Mackenzie
Conversion- Law
Penalties- Law (3)

This weekend will be a tough test for Mowden Park at home and will show a good indication of where the side are at against the top side in the league. It is an opportunity that everyone is looking forward to and we hope to see as many supporters as possible down cheering on the team.

Invite your friends and spread the word to help us get the biggest crowd of the season, Mowden need your support!

Match tickets for Saturday's top of the table clash are available on the day from both the CrossBar and the South West Turnstiles. Tickets for the game will be priced at just £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and as always, kids go FREE.