Plymouth Albion close their National League One regular season this Saturday with a crucial clash against Leeds Tykes at Brickfields, and a home play-off semi-final could still be on the line.
Albion head into the final round third in the table on 99 points and have already secured their place in the promotion play-offs. However, they can still finish second and earn home advantage in the semi-finals if they beat Leeds and Blackheath F.C. slip up against Clifton Rugby.
Even if that scenario doesn’t unfold, momentum will be vital heading into the play-offs, with Albion potentially facing either Rotherham Titans or Blackheath away from home.
Albion have been one of National One’s standout sides this season, winning 19 of their 25 matches and building a points difference of more than 400. Their strong form at Brickfields has made them one of the division’s toughest teams to beat.
Leeds Tykes arrive ninth after an inconsistent campaign but have shown they can upset top sides, most notably with a shock win over Rotherham earlier this season.
Plymouth Albion will be looking to finish the regular season in style before attention turns to the promotion play-offs.
Albion team vs Leeds: Harry Wilkinson, Rhys Williams, Dan Pullinger (C), Joel Broadhurst, Oscar Beckerleg, Hue Taylor, Angus Hodges, Ben Moa, Morgan Stone, Iwan Jenkins, Noah Fenton, Archie Hill, Oscar Stewart, Ben Raivalitia, Bobby Wigginton.
Replacements: Harvey Courtis, Corrie Barrett, Joe Bailey, Jack Oulton, Zack Wimbush.
