Grove Menzieshill aim to upset second place Hillhead

Aberdeen Asset Management Men’s & Women’s National League Division 1 Previews

The fight for a play off spot continues as second placed Hillhead travel to Dundee to play fifth placed Grove Menzieshill in what may turn out to be an all or nothing fixture for the Taysiders.  Anderson’s men have been in good form, after a strong performance in Europe and an encouraging 3-1 win over Western Wildcats last week they will be going into this match confident.  Hillhead on the other hand are harder to predict, after with a hard fought victory of 3-2 against AAM Gordonians last weekend.  This will be a closely fought match in which home advantage may prove to be decisive.

Western Wildcats face a real test on Saturday against an improving Inverleith side.  The Wildcats have faltered recently with only one point from their last two encounters, seeing them slip into third position albeit with a game in hand.  To settle the nerves, Dunlop’s players will be keen to take advantage of the familiar surroundings, and get their season back on track with a win. Inverleith will fancy upsetting Western’s playoff chances and will be positive in their preparation and approach to the match.  This match could go either way, with set pieces of huge importance in deciding the outcome.

Champions Glynhill Kelburne make the long trip north to face AAM Gordonians.  Assured of their place in the play-offs, Glynhill Kelburne will be keen to maintain their momentum against a team which came so close to beating them earlier in the season. Despite a disappointing points return this season AAM Gordonians have proven themselves to be a very competitive and a hard team to beat, so it may be a struggle for Glynhill Kelburne to come away with all three points.

Dundee Wanderers welcome PSL Team Sports Clydesdale to Mayfield on Saturday in what is a crucial fixture for the West Glaswegians as they cling on to hopes of a play-off spot.  Anything other than a win for PSL Team Sports Clydesdale would signal the end of their chances of making the top four.  Dundee have less to play for in terms of league position, a win would see them draw level with AAM Gordonians if other results go in their favour.  The last time the two sides met PSL Team Sports Clydesdale fought back to earn a draw in a match in which they could have won.  A difficult side to play, especially with home advantage.  PSL Team Sports Clydesdale will have to be on their best form to secure all three points.

The final match of the day sees Grange match up against Edinburgh University at Peffermill.  Grange have found form after the faltering start to the season and are building momentum as the play offs beckon.  Edinburgh University have also seen a return to form, with a creditable draw with Western Wildcats and a narrow lose away to PSL Team Sports Clydesdale.  This will be another close match, if Grange can use their wealth of experience they may come away the victors.

 

The match of the day in the Aberdeen Asset Management Women’s National League One sees second placed Milne Craig Clydesdale Western travel east to play run away league leaders Grove Menzieshill at DISC.  With both teams assured of the play offs, and with Western unlikely to catch Grove, this match could be a cagey affair, as both teams keep an eye on the play offs.  The last time the two sides met, Grove were the winners.

Edinburgh University who currently sit third and just a point behind Milne Craig Clydesdale Western have a chance to leapfrog their play-off rivals.  On Saturday they face fellow capital side CALA Edinburgh.  CALA have had an unpredictable season so far, so it could go either way this weekend.

In Glasgow, Glynhill Kelburne host GHK at Glasgow National Hockey Centre on Glasgow Green.  Glynhill Kelburne have had a good season, however, have failed to make an impact on the top four.  GHK by contrast had a good start to the season, but have lost their way somewhat.  Both teams are now playing for positions within the relegation play offs and both will be keen for the three points.

Fourth placed Dundee Wanderers have got a slim chance of stealing third place in the league with a win against Grange ladies.  Dundee have just returned from their European adventures after a successful indoor season and will be keen to carry this momentum into the outdoor game.  The last time the two sides met Grange lost 5-0.

The final match of the day sees Western Wildcats host Watsonians at Auchenhowie.  After a good start to the season Wildcats have lost their way a bit, so will be keen to get back to winning ways against the Edinburgh ladies.  Watsonians have adapted well to life back in National One and have proven themselves a difficult team to play.  When Western Wildcats travelled to Edinburgh earlier in the season, Watsonians triumphed 4-3 in a closely fought match.  Another close match is likely on Saturday, with a move off the bottom the reward for the Wildcats if they come out on top.  Watsonians can climb to sixth if other results go their way.

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