At the top of the table, only Salem and Brods are on the maximum 20 league points after picking up all available bonus's from the opening four matches. There's just 4 points difference that separate the two and plenty of confidence in both camps.

If Brods is to knock them off the top spot they'll need to halt Salem's impressive 26-match unbeaten run. It's Salem's centenary year and morale is high over at Shay Lane following a historic treble last season when they won the Yorkshire Shield, Papa John's Community Plate and were crown Yorkshire One Champions. In addition, following last week's win against Huddersfield, Salem is also now in the Yorkshire Cup Semi-final for the first time ever.

Bradford Salem has been making waves for the past couple of years by assembling a formidable squad with overseas representatives from Fiji, Samoa, New Zealand and Australia playing alongside the home-grown talent. Some of the players have Super League and NRL experience.

However, earlier this season they almost broke their winning streak when Pontefract visited and took a 0-17 lead after half an hour. That day Salem found the resolve to turn the scoreboard around finishing running out 26-20 winners and maintaining their run.

Pre-match hospitality
If you're coming to the match on Saturday please join us for lunch as, from 1.15pm to 2.15pm, Ryan will be serving his excellent Woodhead Buffet. For just £13 (£11 for Brods Members) you'll get entry to the match plus a choice of hot roast beef or pork sandwiches with all the mashings (gravy, apple sauce) served with homemade wedges, salad and slaw (veggie option available). If you'd like to book on, please email james@oldbrods.co.uk.

Post-match entertainment
After the match we'll be showing the Super League Grand Final (6pm) before launching in to the annual Darts Nights (from 7pm).

A great day ahead!

Team Selection
Brods v Bradford Salem
3pm kick off, Saturday 12th October 2024
Woodhead Park, Hipperholme
RFU Regional 2 North East League
Matchday Sponsor: Shibden Mill Inn

1. Jack Smart Standeven Flooring
2. Elliot Craven (C) * ETH Fitness
3. Peter Ashton * Horley Green Accountants
4. Alex Murphy Calder Building Services
5. Jamel Goodall JTS Painting Services
6. James Millington * Corvus Electrical Services
7. Ryan Harris * Katie Harris Hairdressing
8. Cam Wroot * Clive Harris
9. James Hodkinson * Sarah Taylor Estates
10. Josh Kelly Sarah Taylor
11. Ben Barron * RH Joinery
12. Harry Dunne * Quick Reach
13. Chris Georgiou Jason Georgiou
14. Dom Georgiou JS Joinery
15. George Gillgrass* Old Brods Cycling Club

16. Joe Sealey * Bentham Fabrications
17. Luca Macy * Hartwell Manufacturing
18. Ethan Wroot * RH Joinery

(*Denotes a player who has progressed through Brods Junior Section Pathway.)