MATCH REPORT: Falcons title challenge still on track

As expected Edinburgh continued on their title challenge with a resounding win.

The margin could have been more but for Kamil Greszla having a nightmare at the starts, twice being excluded after big jumps at the tapes, while Craig Newsome also had to sit out a ride after falling and being excluded following a strong inside pass from home maximum man Gavin Parr.

Jake Slight and Marcin Czarkowski took the opportunity to rack up big scores against a slight depleted home side, Mikey Hewitson unbeaten after his opening ride when he had to give second best to Parr.

NORTHUMBRIA 76
Gavin Parr 20, Jason Keith 15, Michael Parr 12, Terry Kirkup 7, Shane Gray 7, Andy Knowles 6, Dan Thompson 5, Paul Thompson 4

EDINBURGH 101
Mikey Hewitson 16+3, Jake Slight 16+2, Marcin Czarkowski 15+1, Neil Swanson 12+2, Lee Lawrence 12+2, Craig Newsome 12, Gavin Kennedy 10, Kamil Greszla 8+2

With three riders going through the card unbeaten, it was pretty much one way traffic as Edinburgh set about also taking the Div 2 points home.

Gavin Kennedy, Kieran Swanson and Ewan Kennedy never saw a home back wheel, with Lewis Foxley following on from his maximum last time out against Heckmondwike with another impressive display.

Shane Gray was perhaps the best for the home side, earning several hard fought points from the back, while the Andy Knowles/Dan Thompson partnership had their moments and Norman Carson gamely battled to seven from three outings.

NORTHUMBRIA 59
Lee Redshaw 9+1, Dan Thompson 9+1, Shane Gray 9, Bradley Stansfield 8, Andy Knowles 7+2, Norman Carson 7, Paul Thompson 6+1, Sam Stansfield 2

EDINBURGH 90
Gavin Kennedy 20, Kieran Swanson 19+1, Ewan Kennedy 19+1, Lewis Foxley 15+1, Dode Mitchell 10+2, Skye Mitchell 7

The Under 13 squad was at least able to let Northumbria end the day with some cheer, they taking the win in an evenly matched contest with both sides providing five riders.

Lee Redshaw rode to another untroubled maximum at this level, with Samantha Crane and Bradley Stansfield providing plenty of points in support.

The Edinburgh squad overall was somewhat younger, but they certainly seemed to enjoy themselves, none more so than Ben Foxley who ride brilliantly to pick up three third places despite quite a bit smaller than any of his opposition.

NORTHUMBRIA 67
Lee Redshaw 16, Bradley Stansfield 15, Samantha Crane 14, Sam Stansfield 11, Bailey Bowman 10

EDINBURGH 45
James Foxley 13, Ciaran Leslie 13, Ben Foxley 7, Brogan Leslie 7, Amy McDonald 5