An outstanding tie in Round 21 of Betfred League One sees Keighley welcome Oldham to Cougar Park for the second time this season.

A win on Sunday would put Oldham top of the League One table and automatic promotion to the Betfred Championship in 2025. The Roughyeds currently have 16 wins from a total of 17 games.

But standing in their way is the determined Cougars team, who will desperately try to delay any promotion celebrations on their home ground.

It will be an epic showdown between the first and second and if fans will think back to May, it was Keighley who emerged victorious 28-18 last time out at Cougar Park. However, in the return match, Oldham convincingly beat their opponents 44-6.

Sean Long’s men have not won away at Keighley since May 2019, but will they achieve enough this weekend to complete their promotion?

Also in West Yorkshire, Hunslet are at home to North Wales Crusaders. The two points are crucial for the Crusaders, who are two points off a play-off place with just three games remaining.

Third-placed Hunslet have completed a double win against North Wales this year – could this be the Crusaders’ last chance?

Rochdale travel to Newcastle in Round 21, having won their last seven meetings. This will be the Hornets’ second trip to Newcastle this season, having last visited the city in Round 10.

Their most recent encounter in Round 10 was a close contest, with Gary Thornton’s men narrowly winning 18-24.

Could we see more of this in Round 21?

Elsewhere, Cornwall play Midlands at the Memorial Ground. The Choughs may have lost their last two games but they have improved enormously since their victory over Newcastle in July, coming very close to victory in high-scoring games against Rochdale and Hunslet.

Can they put the Hurricanes to the test and finish their season with flying colors?

Betfred League One Round 21 Fixtures:

Keighley Cougars vs Oldham RLFC

Newcastle Thunder vs Rochdale Hornets

Hunslet RLFC vs North Wales Crusaders

Cornwall RLFC vs Midlands Hurricanes

The full Betfred League One schedule, including all relevant information and kick-off times, can be found here..

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