Hockey: League action returns after cup openers

In the Ladies Premier League, league leaders Castletown A meet Valkyrs A when these two sides have met in previous matches it has always seen a close match played out... will it be the same again? 

Vikings A who will be wanting get back to winning ways after last weekends exit from the cup meet Bacchas A who will be looking at a chance to get something from this game as they come into it on good form; finally, a big game at the bottom of the league between Ramsey A and Harlequins A is ahead in the north of the island with both teams knowing that it will be important to get something from this. 

In the Men's Premier League, the big game in this division sees Bacchas A meeting Vikings A, this fixture is known for being a fast paced game with end-to-end action; Harlequins A play Valkyrs A for the second time in two weeks as these two met in the cup last weekend with Valkyrs just coming away with the win. 

Elsewhere, Castletown A meet Valkyrs B who also meet each other for the second time in two weeks as they met in the cup with Castletown coming away with the victory. 

In Ladies Division One, two sides that come into this weekend unbeaten meet this weekend as Castletown B play Valkyrs B; Vikings B meet Bacchas B in a battle of the B teams that looks set to be a close match. 

In the south of the island we have a southern derby between Castletown C and Castletown D.

In Men's Division One, Bacchas C will be hoping for better luck this weekend when they head north to play Ramsey A; Harlequins B will be knowing they will need to get points or try and get points from this weekend when they play Castletown B who will be looking to add more points to the ones they have so far. 

Finally Vikings B play Bacchas B with both sides looking to keep promotion in their sights. 

In Ladies Division Two, Harlequins B - who got their first points last time out in the league - play Ramsey B in a match in which both sides look very evenly-matched. 

Two sides that had success in the Bowl last weekend face each other this weekend Castletown E play Valkyrs C; finally, Bacchas C meet Vikings C - I think will be a close game with both sides looking strong so far. 

In Men's Division Two, both fixtures looking really close in this league this weekend - Vikings C play Valkyrs C and Bacchas Colts play Castletown C. 

Finally in the Mixed Under-15's League Ramsey Rogues & Rascals play Harlequins; Vikings B meet Bacchas and Valkyrs face Castletown Sabres.