Beeston’s push for a play-off spot reaches a crucial point on Saturday as they host in-form rivals Holcombe in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division.

Currently fifth, Beeston could climb up to third if they win and other results go in their favour. But they will need to be on form to beat a Holcombe side who inflicted Surbiton’s first defeat of the season last weekend.

“Holcombe are a strong side with great depth and their result last week is testament to that,” said Beeston team manager Chris Glover. “However, we will go into the game confidently, and do our best to take away some points.

“We’re pleased to have taken four points from the last two weeks, especially as we have been missing four players out in China with the Great Britain EDP squad, but we know that this weekend will be another huge test.”

Elsewhere in the top flight bottom of the table Canterbury are facing a home game against leaders and last season’s champions Surbiton.

Meanwhile, in the Conference East, Sevenoaks head to Cambridge City.

FIXTURES

Saturday, November 17 2018

Investec Women’s Hockey League

Premier Division

Buckingham v Clifton Robinsons 12:00

Slough v Bowdon Hightown 12:30

Beeston v Holcombe 14:00

Univ of Birmingham v East Grinstead 16:00

Canterbury v Surbiton 16:00

Conference East

St Albans v Wimbledon 13:00

Ipswich v Hampstead & Westminster 13:00

Southgate v Bedford 14:00

Horsham v Harleston Magpies 14:00

Cambridge City v Sevenoaks 17:00