Spalding started strongly taking the initiative across the rinks over the first four ends. However, Stamford rallied and went in front from the fifth end with Adam Warrington's rink being 7-2 up and Roger Martin's rink being 9-3 up at this stage. Warrington's rink continued to pile on the pressure scoring heavily throughout whilst Trevor Collin's rink found it hard going up against a talented young side but rallied to stem the torrent of shots being scored against them in the latter stages picking a consolatory 5 shots on the last two ends.

Elsewhere Martyn Dolby's rink scored steadily to edge in front of their opponents from around the half way stage they then retained the upper hand and finishing strongly over the last three ends.  Warrington's rink which included Mike Humphreys, Wayne Morris and Neil Wright always had the upper hand against their opponents and provided the required buffer against any slip ups elsewhere. They finished as the best winning rink with a score of 32-8 which ensured the game was never in doubt.

The result enable Stamford to play in a play off game between the north and south sections of the league and they will now play Lincoln to decide the overall winner of the league. This match is due to be played at Louth on Saturday 15th April which is also scheduled to be the club's final day so a compromise of some sort is being considered.

Lincs Men’s League (South): Stamford ‘A 83 (12), Spalding 57 (2).
Stamford names only: M Humphreys, W Morris, N Wright, A Warrington won 32-8; W Aspinall, D Miller, O Aspinall, M Dolby won 19-10; J Pitt, T Barwell, K Rippin, T Collins lost 9-24; R Allam, M Ramsden, M Linnell, R Martin won 23-15.

'B' Team Suffer Agonising Defeat Away at Boston

Hoping to finishing the season with a win Stamford Men's County 'B' team visited Boston to play their 'A' team whom they had beaten at home at the beginning of the season. 

Sadly it was not to be as Boston were intent on seeking revenge and they delivered this with a stunning performance winning handsomely with double figure wins on all four rinks which enabled them to stay one place above Stamford who finished at the bottom of the table.

Stamford's 'B' team will no doubt regroup and consider their options for better results next season.

Lincs Men’s League (South): Boston 'A' 102 (14), Stamford ‘B' 48 (0).
Stamford names only: P Linnell, H Gordon, M Owens, A McNaughton lost 10-20; J Suffling, D Henshaw, M Hewitt, P Buckley lost 12-27; G Patrickson, M Wallace, D Bruce, D Edwards lost 14-26; R Blake, C Jones, M Dye, D King lost 12-29

On Wednesday 5th April Stamford Over 60s Men's team take on Boston 'A' at home in the last game of the season. With Boston 'A' just 13 points behind them only losing on all 4 rinks would Stamford overtaken for second place in the league a challenge Stamford are keen to avoid. With Lincoln 'A' well clear at the head of the league as they have been so many times in recent years Stamford have their reputation at stake and are keen to prove themselves by finishing off the season well.

Stamford Players selected are as follows: T Barwell, I Hall, P Burt, T Collins; B Crouch, S Miner, N Crees, T Scarr; J Bourne, P Linnell, P Smith, K Vinter; R Blake, G Patrickson, G King, J Holroyd.