SHEFFIELD hope to take another step closer to the Premiership Knockout Cup Final when they host Leicester on Thursday (April 16, 7.30pm).
The Tigers will be looking to build on an impressive 56-34 opening home win over Belle Vue a fortnight ago – a result which means their destiny is in their own hands.
The South Yorkshire side know that one win and claiming the aggregate point against the Lions would be enough to see them secure their place in this year’s cup final.
And with the ultimate decider set to take place in the East Midlands next week (Thursday, April 23), club captain Josh Pickering is hoping for another big night under the Owlerton lights to set things up nicely.
“Leicester were our bogey team last year but it’s a track I enjoy going to, it’s a track we know we can go well at, but let’s try and make life a bit easier for ourselves by picking up a nice win at home,” Pickering said.
“We all chipped in against Belle Vue and we’re going to need more of that but we’re looking forward to it.
“Hats off to the track staff as well – they’d been off for six months also but the track settled down nicely, it was prepared well and we enjoyed it out there.
“The crowd was absolutely packed out against Belle Vue; to see those sorts of numbers was unbelievable at Sheffield and hopefully that can continue on Thursday and going into the rest of the season.”
Both teams are set to be at full strength with Leicester including Nick Morris – the only man not to earn a return to Sheffield this term.
Tigers Ten Tickets are valid and holders must show their card at the hut outside Napoleons Casino to receive their parking free of charge before gaining admission via the VIP gate next to the main turnstiles.
Racenight+ tickets, which include admission, 1x Official Racenight Programme, Centre Green viewing of Heats 8-11, plus a signed photograph selected at random upon entry, will remain on sale until 12 noon on the day of the fixture via http://www.sheffield-speedway.com/ticketoffice.
Racenight+ admission can be gained via the VIP gate next to the main turnstiles.
Standard admission tickets can be purchased by cash or card at the turnstiles on racenight only which open from 6pm. Supporters are advised that Turnstile 1 is Card ONLY whilst Turnstiles 2 and 3 are both cash and card. Any disabled supporters can also arrange admission via the VIP gate.
The second issue of our fresh looking ‘Tiger Talk’ Racenight programme will also be available for £4 on entry to the stadium.
And ‘Tigers Jackpot’ tickets will again be on sale for just £1 with this week’s jackpot standing at a minimum £250.
Supporters can also make enquiries on the night via the Speedway Office which will now be open between 6pm and 7.15pm.
SHEFFIELD: Jack Holder, Anders Rowe, Chris Holder, Leon Flint, Josh Pickering, Jye Etheridge, Luke Killeen.
LEICESTER: Ryan Douglas, Dan Thompson, Nick Morris, Kyle Howarth, Sam Masters, Drew Kemp, Joe Thompson.
