With West Bowling and Dudley Hill making second attempts to complete their Carnegie Challenge Cup ties on the road, Clayton provide the top local action when they host Keighley Albion on Saturday.

The Villagers were unbeaten prior to the enforced winter break but go into the Pennine League West Division One promotion clash having suffered two consecutive defeats on their return to battle.

They have slipped into second place, with Albion hot on their heels just one point behind with a game in hand.

Clayton player-coach Scott Pendlebury confirmed that forwards Jason Woolham and Paul Crossley are back from work commitments, while Jake Patchett will have a fitness test on his injured ankle prior to kick-off.

Table-toppers Wibsey Warriors face a tough test when West Bowling A make the short journey to North-field Road.

The Warriors posted a hefty 52-20 success early in the campaign but Bowling have shown signs of imp-rovement, demonstrated in last week’s bullish win over King Cross Park.

Birkenshaw travel across to Halifax to take on bottom side Illingworth, confident in the knowledge they posted a comfortable 38-12 win at East Bierley.

Division Two leaders Bank Top Harriers welcome a Crigglestone All Blacks side surrounded by mystery. The Wakefield outfit have only played four league games after reaching the semi-final of the Yorkshire County Cup and then failing to field a team against Queens.

Wyke, who pulled off the feat of the day last week by lowering the Harriers colours, face another stern test at home to rivals Brighouse. Wyke supremo Nigel Briggs has strong connections with the visitors, both as a former player and coach, and will be looking to inspire his charges to prove their recent success was not a flash in the pan.

Division Three table toppers Dudley Hill A are seeking the double over West Craven at Parry Lane.