MATCH PREVIEW: WORKINGTON COMETS vs REDCAR AGILIA BEARS BSN SERIES | SATURDAY | 3PM
The Agilia Bears head to Cumbria this Saturday full of confidence following their biggest victory in three years, as they take on a Workington side still waiting to get their season underway.
Redcar arrive off the back of a stunning 58–32 demolition of Scunthorpe, a performance that not only overturned a first leg deficit but sent out a real statement of intent in their BSN title defence. With momentum now firmly on their side, the Bears will be looking to carry that form into what is always a tough trip to the Northside Arena.
In contrast, Workington are set to turn their first laps of the 2026 season, adding an element of the unknown to the fixture. While they may lack race sharpness, the Comets will be eager to make an immediate impression on home shale and won’t want to start their campaign with a defeat in front of their own supporters.
Team Manager Gavin Parr said:
“Workington will be keen to get off to a winning start with it being their first meeting of the season. They have a very solid side that, if they all click, could be right up at the top end of the table. We’ve had great success since Northside opened, and we’ll certainly be going there looking to continue the form from our meeting against Scunthorpe.”
The Bears enjoyed wins on both visits to Cumbria last season, with further success coming at the venue as Charles Wright and Erik Riss also lifted the Pairs title there — making it something of a happy hunting ground for Redcar in recent times.
For the Bears, the key will be maintaining the intensity and consistency shown on Friday night. With strength throughout the side and confidence high, they’ll be targeting another strong team performance on the road.
However, the Northside Arena is never an easy place to go, and the Comets will be fired up for their season opener — setting the stage for a fascinating early-season contest.
TEAMS
Workington Comets
Jonas Jeppesen
Niklas Holm Jakobsen
Craig Cook
Tate Zischke
Troy Batchelor
Vinnie Foord
Jamie Etherington
Redcar Agilia Bears
Nicolai Klindt
Jake Mulford
Jordan Jenkins
Jason Edwards
Jake Allen
Ace Pijper
Jody Scott
Momentum vs the unknown — something has to give.
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