Honours Even At Altrad Park

Saturday 14th October 2023

Regional 1 North West

Leek 25

Kendal 25

Leek fought hard to earn a draw in their latest Regional 1 North West fixture.

In a back and forth game, visitors Kendal took an early lead with a penalty, only for Leek to draw clear as the first half went on with a try from Sam Brereton and two Will Midwinter penalties (11-3). The sides exchanged penalties to head into the break with the score at 14-6.

Another Midwinter kick stretched the hosts' advantage, before Kendal hit their stride to score two tries, one converted, to edge into the lead 17-18.

Back came the Moorlanders with a try from skipper Ed Cheadle, only for Kendal to respond immediately (22-25). Another kick from Midwinter late on saw the Moorlanders claim a deserved draw.

The result pushes Leek to a very respectable 7th in the table, with Kendal sitting in fourth.