Jan 31st games

[Kellythorpe]

Following huge defeats for some clubs last week, will be interesting to see how they recover this Sat. I suppose there could be some flooding problems as well.
Heath v Cleckheaton. Can only see one result here. Heavy home win.
Ilkley v Blaydon. Another home win, ground conditions deciding how big.
Kendal v Middlesbrough. This is more difficult to forecaste. Go for narrow home win.
Sandal v Alnwick. Despite recent upturn in Sandal form, I expect Alnwick to continue winning ways and to stay 2nd in league.
York v Penrith. Surely York must win, after Penrith's shellacking last Saturday.
Driffield v Harrogate. Gate's big win last Sat must make them favourites here, especially as they will have big weight advantage in the forwards. But I stay loyal and hope for home win.

[Differ Lid]

Heath vs Cleckheaton
I suppose the only hope for Cleck is a Derby day can throw up some surprises. But not today.
Heath Win

Ilkley vs Blaydon
I think home advantage will be the key factor here. Blaydon had a high error count last week and Ilkley will make that pay if it's repeated today.
Ilkley Win

Kendal vs Middlesbrough
I think a Kendal win and the bottom 4 cut adrift left to fight it out for the last automatic relegation place and the playoffs.
Kendal Win

Sandal vs Alnwick
Alnwick clearly very good at home and a few glitches on the road, could be a similar story to last week, a tight game that Alnwick quality manages to get through.
Alnwick Win

York vs Penrith
York have the opportunity to pull themselves out of the bottom 2 with a win. Penrith have had some tight results and one not so tight result. The last win for Penrith was all the way back in October against York. Going with recent form
York Win

Driffield vs Harrogate
Driffield on a great run of form and getting results, which will surely give the squad confidence going into this game.
Home advantage for the Woldsmen to be the factor in a tight game
Driffield Win

[Pristine Shorts]

Driffield v Harrogate - how I'd love Driff to win this ! But I fear 'gate will be too strong where it matters. Maybe only a four-pointer though.

Heath v Cleckheaton - one way traffic for poor old Cleck, as Heath steamroller their way to become Champions.

Ilkley v Blaydon - the Dalesmen need to play for the full 80 minutes, unlike last week, when they took their foot off the gas. If the pitch has drained well, Ilkley should do the business.

Kendal v Middlesbrough - getting interesting 'down there'. Boro were good last week, so I'm going for them.

Sandal v Alnwick - this should be good. Sandal will get close, but no cigar. Alnwick to scrape through.

York v Penrith - the Cumbrians must be shell-shocked and I think York will capitalise on that and get the win.