Semi-finals time tonight (Wednesday 16th August) brings the action in the Ashton Cup and Ashton Shield closer to the boil.
Fourth division leaders Newport D are favourites to win the League’s top five home-five away KO for its Monday sides.
But they won’t have it easy against a Wrockwardine Wood C team who are third in the table, the other semi-final being Bowring C against fifth division Horsehay C.
Shifnal D of division six are the lowest ranked side left in the consolation competition for the Shield – and they face Donnington Wood B tonight while Charlton B take on Much Wenlock B.
The league’s main knockout for the Harris Cup saw first division newcomers Shifnal A knockout reigning champions Horsehay A to make next week’s semi-finals alongside Wrockwardine Wood A and Premier League pair Highley and Bylet.
And competition secretary Rob Burroughs has now confirmed that the first Thursday Night Merit will go ahead at the Bayley Club on Sunday 20th August at 10am – with sponsor June Lewis planning to be in attendance.