Two teams will count themselves unlucky in the Newcastle District Women's Hockey Association premier league as the race towards next month's top-four finals series heats up during October.
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Four rounds, including two catch-up games in Newcastle on Tuesday night, remain in the 2020 regular season with just seven points separating first to sixth on the competition ladder.
Two-time defending champions Oxfords (22) meet third-placed Central (18) in what shapes as a crucial clash, postponed from August when Newcastle International Hockey Centre closed for a weekend because of coronavirus concerns.
Souths (17) are equal fourth on the overall standings and take on Tigers (15), who are poised to pounce in sixth spot.
Joint leaders Gosford (22) host cellar dwellers University (9) next Thursday.
Regals (17) have the bye.
LADDER: Gosford, Oxfords 22; Central 18; Regals, Souths 17; Tigers 15; University 9.
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Josh Callinan
My name is Josh Callinan and I'm a sports journalist at the Newcastle Herald. I started with the newspaper in 2016 after a decade at the Maitland Mercury.
My name is Josh Callinan and I'm a sports journalist at the Newcastle Herald. I started with the newspaper in 2016 after a decade at the Maitland Mercury.
