Premier Division leaders Holcombe crashed out of the Men’s Cup last weekend as Beeston beat them on penalties – but they will get an immediate chance of revenge when they travel back to Nottingham to face the Bees in the Men’s Hockey League on Sunday.

After suffering a heavy loss to Surbiton last Saturday, Beeston responded in dramatic fashion with the defeat of Holcombe. But having lost just one league match so far this season, the Kent side will be keen to take the win.

“We could’ve won the cup match in the last five minutes,” said Holcombe president and first team manager Keith Martin. “We had the chances so we were disappointed not to win in normal time, and equally disappointed not to win on penalties.

“We played a few people out of position in the cup game to mix things up a bit, and Jonty Robinson was unavailable for us. It was a game we wanted to win, but the league is more important for us.

“I don’t think this Sunday’s game will be as open for either team. We will go up there with a full strength team, and aim to come away with another win.”

Other top flight action sees last season’s champions Wimbledon entertain a Canterbury side who secured their first points of the season last weekend.

Conference East leaders Sevenoaks entertain Teddington on Saturday afternoon. Separated by three points, Teddington could overtake their hosts and take top-spot if they secure a win.

 

FIXTURES – Saturday, November 19

 

Men’s Conference East

Sevenoaks v Teddington 12:00

 

FIXTURES – Sunday, November 20

 

Men’s Premier Division

Surbiton v Brooklands MU 14:00

Beeston v Holcombe 14:00

East Grinstead v Hampstead and Westminster 14:00

Wimbledon v Canterbury 14:00

Reading v Loughborough Students 14:30