Second round preview

Apologies for just the two game preview. I normally aim to include at least half a dozen games but I just haven't had the time this week to write much more. I'll update the blog tomorrow with the results.

At least two games are scheduled for Sunday 23rd - LIV Supplies v Burradon & New Fordley and Wrightchoice CSA v The Windmill.

Oyster Martyrs v Humbledon Plains Farm
There’s only one place to start this preview and it’s with the tie of the round between last season’s finalists.

Oyster will be desperate to put one over on Humbledon, who deservedly beat them at Ewood Park. What struck me about Humbledon was the way they kept Leighton McGivern quiet. They clearly knew he was the danger man and barely allowed him to have a kick all day.

However, going to Liverpool to face Oyster is a daunting task for any side. Oyster have played in the Sunday Cup since 2007 and have only lost one home game in that time (a cracking game against Huddersfield Irish that I was luck to watch at Burscough).

It will not be easy and I’m sure that Humbledon will have wished for an easier start to the defence of their title! They came through a tough game at Seymour last season and it was this victory which gave them the belief to go all the way. I wish I was going to this game, it’s sure to be an absolute cracker.

Mayfair v Chapeltown Fforde Grene

Leeds based Fforde Grene have reached the latter stages twice – the 2009 semi-final and last season’s quarter final, where they took eventual winners Humbledon Plains Farm to extra time.

They have played plenty of teams from the Liverpool area, since they made their debut in 2007. They have a perfect Sunday Cup record on Merseyside, winning all four of their games over there and will fancy their chances against their hosts from the Liverpool Business Houses league.

Debutants Mayfair are unbeaten in their five league games and they won 2-0 away at Garston from the rival Liverpool & District league in the first round, so they will be no push over.