On Saturday, in the third week of fixtures in the North West Lacrosse Association (NWLA) Premier 1, early league leaders Poynton take on sixth-placed Sheffield Steelers in Sheffield looking for a third win to maintain their perfect start to the season.
Poynton, who finished fourth last season, have so far played two and won two in 2024/25, defeating Heaton Mersey 12-7 on opening day and Mellor 23-1 last week.
They currently have the best defence in the league, conceding just eight goals in their two games, and have also scored the most with 35 goals, 13 more than any other team.
Sheffield have only played one match so far this season, a narrow and respectable 12-8 defeat away to last year’s flags finals winners and league runners-up Stockport, and head into this second game looking to get their 2024/25 campaign up and running with a first win.
Sheffield and Poynton have a rich history as lacrosse clubs with both teams celebrating significant milestones in 2023: Poynton celebrating their 50th anniversary with Sheffield turning 40.
Despite celebrating 50 years as Poynton last year, there has been a lacrosse club in the area since 1889 (Offerton Lacrosse Club) which eventually became a part of Poynton Sports Club in 1973.
In recent years, Poynton has been hugely successful, winning major silverware such as the 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Flags titles and the 2018 Ken Galluccio Cup.
Since their formation in 1983, Sheffield Steelers has won six Bath Eights titles and has produced many talented players throughout the years including current England players and Nottingham Trent University first team captains Nathan Wilkinson and Will Locker.
Sheffield Steelers v Poynton faces off at Hallam Sports Park, Sheffield at 2pm.
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NWLA Premier 1 Week 3 Fixtures
Mellor v Timperley | 2pm
Sheffield v Poynton | 2pm
Stockport v Heaton Mersey | 2pm