MATCH PREVIEW: WORKINGTON COMETS vs REDCAR AGILIA BEARS BSN SERIES | 2ND LEG | GT TYRES ARENA | SATURDAY MAY 2ND | 6PM

The Agilia Bears, fresh from their Knock-Out Cup success, head to Cumbria this Saturday looking to defend a six-point lead from the first leg and secure their place in the BSN Series semi-finals.

Recent visits to Workington have been productive for the Bears, with three wins from five trips to Northside, including two comfortable victories in 2025. However, this Comets side looks much stronger this season and will provide a stern test on home shale.

New signing Jonas Jeppesen — who fired in an 18-point maximum at Northside last weekend — gives Workington serious firepower. Add in the experience of Troy Batchelor and an improving Tate Zischke, and the hosts have plenty of strength throughout the side.

Workington are, however, hit by injuries, with Niklas Holm Jakobsen ,Vinnie Foord and Craig Cook all ruled out. The Comets will run r/r for Jakobsen, with Kyle Howarth coming in for Cook and Ryan Ingram for Foord. One change that has been announced sees youngster Jamie Etherington replaced by Max Perry.

For Redcar, the task is clear. A solid performance and two points on the night would guarantee progression regardless of other results in the group. With several qualification scenarios still in play, the Bears’ emphatic win over Scunthorpe earlier in the campaign could yet prove decisive if it comes down to race points.

The Bears will also take confidence from their recent draw at Armadale, while in-form reserves Ace Pijper and Jody Scott continue to impress.

Redcar: Nicolai Klindt, Jake Mulford, Jordan Jenkins, Jake Allen, Jason Edwards, Ace Pijper, Jody Scott

Workington: Jonas Jeppesen, r/r, Kyle Howarth (g), Tate Zischke, Troy Batchelor, Ryan Ingram, Max Perry