Market Drayton travelled to Leek missing several key first-team regulars and with just 11 players available. Drayton knew possession would be key, and for the opening 15 minutes they controlled the game well.

Having demolished Stone 2nd team 13-1 the weekend before, MDHC 1sts were looking forward to improving their goal difference again this weekend…

With Old Wulfrunians and Wolverhampton & Tettenhall merging during the off-season, Market Drayton were unsure just how much the opposition had strengthened ahead of their first meeting of the season…

Market Drayton Hockey Club began their league campaign in style with an impressive 4-0 victory over North Stafford 3rd XI at Wrekin College.