Plymouth Albion are gearing up for their toughest test of the season so far as they travel to Surrey to face unbeaten Rosslyn Park in National League Rugby.
Both sides have made perfect starts to the 2025/26 campaign, winning all four of their opening matches with bonus points. Saturday’s clash at Priory Lane is already being billed as an early-season title showdown.
- Saturday 4 October
- Priory Lane, Surrey
- 3:00pm KO
Form Guide
Rosslyn Park have taken wins against Birmingham Moseley, Tonbridge Juddians, and Dings Crusaders, before handing Blackheath their only defeat of the season.
Plymouth Albion have been equally dominant, securing maximum points from every game, including a standout away win at Bishop’s Stortford and a commanding victory over Leicester Lions last weekend.
Albion’s Strengths
What has defined Albion’s start is their resilience under pressure. The defensive line has stayed solid during long spells without the ball, while their attack has been ruthless inside the 22.
Key performers so far include:
- Jack Oulton (captain) – leadership and kicking precision.
- Dan Pullinger (co-captain) – a driving force up front.
- Bobby Wigginton – top try-scorer with 4 so far.
- Ben Moa – powerful ball carrier.
- Frankie Dart – clinical from conversions.
Tale of the Tape
- Albion points per game: 45
- Rosslyn points per game: 38
- Albion conceded per game: 13.5
- Rosslyn conceded per game: 20.75
The stats lean in Albion’s favour but Priory Lane has not been a happy hunting ground in recent years, including a narrow escape in 2016 when they led 18–6 at halftime but almost let Rosslyn Park snatch a draw with the last kick of the game. Matches at Priory Lane are never easy, making Saturday’s clash a real test of Albion’s mettle.
Players to Watch
Rosslyn Park danger man: Luke Mehson (ex-Nottingham, Wasps, and London Scottish) – already 7 tries this season.
Albion’s attacking depth: Wigginton (4), Boughton (3), Oulton (3), plus five other try scorers on 2 apiece.
This balance makes Albion one of the most unpredictable attacking sides in the league.
From the Dugout
Head Coach Ryan Lamb said:
“Rosslyn have always been a tough side at home. It hasn’t been a good hunting ground for us the last few seasons so it’s a really big challenge, but we hope to take the momentum of the last four games and go up there and get a result.”
This fixture could prove crucial in the early title race with Albion aiming to prove their credentials away from home against one of their fiercest rivals.
