Wharfedale v Billingham Match Preview

On Saturday we welcome Billingham to the Avenue for only the second time following their promotion. Last season’s results between us went with the home team, our late-season visit to this friendliest of clubs coinciding with their Ladies Day, an experience not to be missed except by those of a fragile disposition.

Billingham finished their first season in twelfth place, but this season they are proving themselves to be a real handful, with victories (all at home) over Hull Ionians, Otley and Harrogate, and a highly commendable draw at Tynedale. Their only home defeat was at the hands of Leeds …