The two teams have not met since 4th March 2017, when promotion chasing Douglas beat the Wids by 27pts – 3 in weather better suited to ducks.

In the earlier fixture played at Heath Road in November, the ‘red-and-blacks’ recovered from a 17 – nil half-time deficit to claim the spoils and put an end to their opponents previously unbeaten record in a thrilling 31 – 24 victory.

Both sides will be aiming to open their account this weekend, after suffering opening day defeats against Waterloo and Crewe & Nantwich respectively.

The game kicks off at 1.30pm