A BIG Weekend for Newport CC Teams
August 2023
Saturday (Aug. 19th) and Sunday (Aug 20th) promise to be defining times for Newport's 4 teams
with all 4 facing tough opposition if they are to win Championships / Promotions. With just 2 weeks
of the season left, it's 'Winner Takes All' time
Saturday (Aug 19th)
1st's - SWPL Premier Division
v Cardiff (A)
With a 5 point lead over Swansea at the top of the table it's a must win match for the 1st Team.
2nd's - SEWCL Division 1
v Fugitives (H)
With the Championship already won by Whitchurch Heath, the next Promotion place will be decided
in a shoot out between Newport 2nd's and Fugitives 1st's.
Newport 2nd's in 2nd place in the league are 8pts ahead of Fugitives (3rd) at present. Another HUGE game!
3rd's - SEWCL Division 6
v Abergavenny (A)
Level on points with Blaina at the top of SEWCL Div. 6, on 192pts the 3rds play Abergavenny (A)
who are their closest challengers with 170pts. It's a vital game for their title/promotion aspirations.
4th's - SEWCL Division 11
v Taw (H)
Taw have won the league but the fight for promotion is likerly to go down to the wire.
Newport 4th's who have experienced a disastrous August, not having played a game due to bad weather'
are neck and neck with Cardiff for the final promotion slot. Newport 4th's hold a 1pt advantage (192 and 191pts)
Sunday (Aug 20th)
1st's - Gwent / Glamorgan T20 Finals Day at Radyr CC
10.30am - Cardiff v Penarth (Glamorgan Final)
1.00pm - Newport v Malpas (Gwent Final)
4.00pm - Grand Final (Glamorgan Winners v Gwent Winners)
It's all set to be a fascinating weekend for the Newport teams. Good Luck Everyone!