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Match Preview - Hull Ionians (H)

Match Preview - Hull Ionians (H)

Tom Bulmer18 Dec 2019 - 12:00

A look ahead to Mowden's final game of 2019 this Saturday at the Arena (3pm Kick Off).

Darlington Mowden Park welcome Hull Ionians to the Northern Echo Arena this Saturday in their final game of the calendar year. Garry Law's side will be looking to finish 2019 on a high as they head into the Christmas break.

Saturday's visitors Hull Ionians come into the game in 15th place, having won just 1 of their opening 14 fixtures. Mike Umaga's side beat Canterbury and drew with Rotherham in November, and took 2 points from their trip to Plymouth 2 weeks ago. Despite conceding the most points in the league, they have showed improved form in recent weeks and will no doubt provide a tough test for DMP this weekend.

National One Table

1. Richmond 55
2. Rosslyn Park 54
3. Rams 54
4. Chinnor 50
5. Old Elthamians 46
6. Blackheath 46
7. Darlington Mowden Park 46
8. Cinderford 43
9. Bishops Stortford 40
10. Plymouth Albion 39
11. Sale FC 37
12. Cambridge 35
13. Birmingham Moseley 30
14. Rotherham 22
15. Hull Ionians 11
16. Canterbury 9

Recent games between the two sides have largely gone the way of DMP. Mowden's trip to Hull earlier this season ended in a 5-52 win, with DMP running in 8 tries. Hull's last visit to the Arena was in December 2017, which ended in a 26-0 win for the hosts thanks to tries from Seals, Brady, Vaioleti and Mackenzie.

Saturday 23rd December 2017

Mowden Park 26
Tries: Brady, Seals, Vaioleti, Mackenzie
Conversions: Seals (3)

Hull Ionians 0

Saturday 14th September 2019

Hull Ionians 5
Try: Stephenson

Mowden Park 52
Tries: Irvine (2), McCartney (2), Montgomery, Pepper, Walker, Frankland
Conversions: Seals (6)

Tickets for Saturday's game are available on the day priced at £10 for adults, £8 for club members and FREE for U16s. Stay tuned for more on the game including team news and player previews.

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