Ipswich Witches came agonisingly close to completing a league and cup double at Sheffield tonight, losing out in their quest for the Premiership title as they went down by four points on aggregate.
The Ipswich Witches have a first leg lead of 18 points to defend in the second leg of the Grand Final at Owlerton on Thursday, after a late meeting flurry saw them pile on the points.
The Ipswich Witches roared to a 24 point first leg advantage over Peterborough Panthers at Foxhall Stadium.
Ipswich Witches comfortably saw off the challenge of King’s Lynn Stars at Foxhall Stadium to secure two Premiership points this afternoon.
Ipswich saw off the challenge of Sheffield Tigers at Foxhall tonight, but it took a heat 15 maximum from their top two to ensure the Witches picked up the league points.
The Ipswich Witches have a narrow lead to defend in the Midlands return, after a 48-42 victory after Leicester Lions in a KO Cup clash at Foxhall Stadium.
Premiership Poole Pirates 48 Ipswich Witches 42 The Ipswich Witches had to make do with a consolation league point, following a narrow defeat on the South Coast tonight, writes Steve Waller.
Premiership Poole Pirates 48 Ipswich Witches 42 The Ipswich Witches had to make do with a consolation league point, following a narrow defeat on the South Coast tonight, writes Steve Waller.
Premiership Wolverhampton Wolves 45 Ipswich Witches 45 Ipswich Witches came from eight points behind to snatch a thrilling draw and with it two league points at Wolverhampton tonight, writes Steve Waller.
Premiership Wolverhampton Wolves 45 Ipswich Witches 45 Ipswich Witches came from eight points behind to snatch a thrilling draw and with it two league points at Wolverhampton tonight, writes Steve Waller.
