Blackpool target a third consecutive NPCL division one victory this weekend.

Ben Howarth maintains there is all to play for as Blackpool CC host Northern Premier Cricket League division one leaders Leyland tomorrow.

Blackpool moved back into the top four last weekend after an emphatic nine-wicket win at Carlisle, leapfrogging their hosts in the process.

Khalil Patel (5-20) and Matt Grindley (4-24) helped dismiss the Cumbrians for 55 inside 24 overs.

Dylan Henshall then ensured there wasn’t a sting in the tail, hitting 46 not out from 25 balls in taking Howarth’s players to their target.

Twenty-seven points separate the top six with five matches to go, the first of which sees Blackpool looking to complete a double over Leyland after beating them by one run in May.

“Last Saturday was probably about as comprehensive a win as we have had in a long time,” Howarth admitted.

“It was a great result against another team who are up there, but it was one of those games we’ve threatened to have recently.

“There have been games where we’ve bowled well and not had the rewards we deserved, but it just felt like every ball was going to be nicked.

“It means we’ve now managed to win a couple on the bounce, so we’re trying to string a few wins together.

“Kendal ran away with it a bit last year but it’s really tight at the top this year.

“There are a number of sides who will fancy they can win their remaining games or go close.

“We’ve said Saturday is a big game against a Leyland team who are top and will want to stay there.”

SATURDAY

Northern Premier Cricket League First Division (12.30pm): Blackpool v Leyland, Kendal v St Annes.

Northern Premier Cricket League Second Division (12.30pm): Carnforth v Thornton Cleveleys, Euxton v Lytham, Great Eccleston v Penwortham, Morecambe v Fleetwood.

Palace Shield Championship (1pm): Fylde v Westgate.

Palace Shield First Division (1pm): Fleetwood 2 v Shireshead and Forton, Kirkham and Wesham v Blackpool 2.

SUNDAY

Meyler Cup Final (1pm): Kirkham and Wesham v Leyland 2.