By Igwok
December 2 2021

Another weekend where it seems imperative that a victory is secured against a side placed toward the lower end of the table. 

The opposition in this case are Darlington Mowden Park who lie 4 places and six points above Albion.

Darlington also had a poor start losing 5 on the trot, but unlike Albion they have put together some good results including an away win against 3rd placed Chinnor.

Expect a frenetic opening to the game. DMP have scored a large proportion of their points in the first 20 minutes, but equally have conceded a similar amount, it appears that they will also take points if offered. This period is not Albion's best as they have also conceded a larger proportion of points, but scored relatively little.

DMPs tries have come equally from forwards and backs, although the front row has claimed 9 of their 32 tries to date. 

In terms of discipline Darlington have one of the better records having collected 8 cards - Alion have 12, the worst of the league.

Clearly DMP are not the force they were a couple of years ago when they were pushing for promotion, but they do pose a threat. Albion will need to pick up their game to overcome them, but this they must do to move away from the bottom of the table.

Weather - light showers before and during the game may make the ball a little slippery, it will be cold with a fresh breeze with strong gusts to make the kickers tasks a bit of a challenge.

Prediction - based on current form a win for the visitors. If Albion can play at theier best and contain Darlington in their own half, opportunity beckons. 

Round 13: Albion vs Darlington Mowden Park

Discussion started by Unofficial Plymouth Albion (IP Logged), 02/12/2021 20:04

Unofficial Plymouth Albion
02/12/2021 20:04

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lobina
03/12/2021 10:16

If Albion are going to climb away from the foot of the table this is the kind of game they must win.
I'm hoping for a good win and and some good rugby. although I would settle for the former.

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Dewnansek
05/12/2021 01:06

49-22 to Albion.😃🏉
7 tries, 4 by Norey

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lobina
05/12/2021 11:24

A good game and a great result.

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lobina
06/12/2021 11:07

I see we are up to 12th, another win against Leeds next week could see us into the middle of the pack.

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Dewnansek
07/12/2021 09:53

Here is Darlington's match report

[www.mowdenpark.com]

It is interesting to read how the 'other side' reports a game.

Of course, Albion's excellent report is available on the offy site.

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lobina
07/12/2021 11:10

DMP also had a video of all the scores.

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