MATCH PREVIEW: OXFORD CHEETAHS v REDCAR BEARS | Championship | Oxford Stadium | Wednesday June 3 | 7.30pm

The Bears make the trip to Cowley on Wednesday evening looking to get their Championship campaign back on track after an indifferent start to the league season.

Redcar will be aiming to end a run of three consecutive defeats, two of which have come at home, with the most recent being a disappointing reverse against Scunthorpe.

However, the Bears face a tough challenge against an Oxford side who have won three of their four home meetings so far this season. The Sandy Lane circuit has not always been a happy hunting ground for Redcar, with the Bears having recorded just one win in eight visits — a 49-41 Championship victory in 2025.

Jody Scott has plenty of experience around the Oxford circuit and the Bears will be hoping he can use that knowledge to Redcar’s advantage. Danny King, who won the Pairs Championship for Redcar at Oxford in 2024, again comes in to cover for Nicolai Klindt.

The Bears will be looking for a more determined performance as they aim to produce a confidence-restoring result on the road.

Oxford: Sam Masters, Edward Kennett, Anders Rowe, Luke Harrison (G), Mitch McDiarmid, Darryl Ritchings, Dayle Wood

Redcar: Danny King (G), Ace Pijper, Simon Lambert, Jason Edwards, Jake Allen, Jake Mulford, Jody Scott