The 2020 Betfred League 1 fixtures were released yesterday (17/11) – we will have a Yorkshire derby in the mix as early as Round One as Keighley Cougars welcome Hunslet to Cougar Park on Sunday 16th February.
The season itself begins on Saturday 15th as Promotion finalists Newcastle Thunder welcome the West Wales Raiders to Kingston Park in what will be a tough test for the Raiders in only their 3rd season in League 1.
Newcomers Barrow Raiders will have a bye in round one. Their first match will be in Round 2 as they’re away to Richard Horne’s Doncaster while fellow relegation partners Rochdale Hornets will take to the M6 in the opening round as they head to Butts Park, Coventry in an attempt to tame the Bears.
Back into Wales again as Anthony Murray and North Wales Crusaders who will host Doncaster at Queensferry stadium.
In the final game of the round, London Skolars will make a 646 mile round trip to Cumbria as they will face Chris Thorman’s Workington. Thorman’s side will attempt to continue their impressive home form – just 4 League losses in 2 seasons!
The RFL have also introduced a new Golden Point rule to the Championship and League One should teams be level after 80 minutes. Both teams will receive a point with a third point being offered to the team who scored first during ‘Extra Time’
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