Independent local intelligence

Today Whitehaven Christmas lights go on tomorrow, with Gerard Richardson doing the honours This week Wren Kitchens plans a showroom in the former Listers store in Workington This week Sellafield plans new plant to handle radioactive sludge from its 1950s fuel pond This week Cockermouth GP surgery in special measures to update councillors on Thursday This week Weekend sport preview: the Reds chase an FA Trophy third round place at Ashton United
Sport West Cumbria

Weekend sport: Reds off to Ashton in the FA Trophy, and the Zebras head to Penrith Weekend sport preview: the Reds chase an FA Trophy third round place at Ashton United

By Kris WM, editor 3 min read From footballwebpages.co.uk
Marra Mode

Marra Mode is how your mate would tell you down the pub over a pint. Switch it off for the straight version.

Weekend sport preview: the Reds chase an FA Trophy third round place at Ashton United
Marra News

Rugby league's finished for the year, so it's all about the Reds at Ashton in the FA Trophy on Saturday, 3pm. The Zebras are at Penrith II in the rugby union.

Here's what's on this weekend for West Cumbria sport fans. Rugby league's packed in for the year, so it's a short one, but there's a cup tie.

Workington AFC (football) Saturday 14 November, 3pm: Ashton United v Workington AFC, FA Trophy second round, at Hurst Cross in Ashton-under-Lyne. The Reds go in on the back of a 3-0 win over Alfreton at home on Tuesday night. What's on it: a place in the third round on Saturday 12 December, plus a bit of money. The FA pays £3,750 to the winners and £1,000 to the losers. No replays either, so if it's level after 90 minutes it's straight to pens.

Workington Zebras (rugby union) Saturday 14 November, kick-off TBC: Penrith II v Workington, Counties 2 Cumbria. The club's own site has Penrith II fifth and Workington sixth, so a win sees the Zebras jump above them. Last few trips to Penrith have been hidings, mind, so it's a proper test.

Workington Town and Whitehaven RLFC (rugby league) Nowt on. Both are in the off-season and building for 2027, so keep an eye out for more signings over the next few weeks.

Amateur rugby league Nowt on either. The Cumbria Men's League and Cumbria Conference wrapped up with the grand finals at Lowca back in September.

What to do: if you're heading to Ashton, check the Reds' channels for tickets and travel first, and remember there's no replay. Zebras fans, check the Workington RFC website for the kick-off time. All the scores will be in Monday's West Cumbria Weekend Sport Round-Up.

A quiet weekend with the rugby league seasons over: Workington AFC play Ashton United in the FA Trophy second round on Saturday at 3pm, and Workington Zebras are away at Penrith II in Counties 2 Cumbria.

This is for West Cumbria sports fans planning their weekend. With the rugby league seasons finished, it is a short list, but there is a cup tie to look forward to.

Workington AFC (football) Saturday 14 November, 3pm: Ashton United v Workington AFC, FA Trophy second round, at Hurst Cross, Ashton-under-Lyne. The Reds go in after a 3-0 home win over Alfreton Town on Tuesday night. At stake: a place in the third round on Saturday 12 December, and prize money. The FA says second-round winners receive £3,750 and losers £1,000. There are no replays: if it is level after 90 minutes, it goes straight to penalties.

Workington Zebras (rugby union) Saturday 14 November, kick-off to be confirmed: Penrith II v Workington, Counties 2 Cumbria. The club's site has Penrith II fifth and Workington sixth, so a win would let the Zebras leapfrog their hosts. Recent meetings have been heavy defeats at Penrith, so this is a test.

Workington Town and Whitehaven RLFC (rugby league) No games. Both clubs are in their off-season and building squads for 2027, so watch for more signings and re-signings over the coming weeks.

Amateur rugby league No games. The Cumbria Men's League and Cumbria Conference seasons finished with the grand finals at Lowca in late September.

What you can do: if you are travelling to Ashton, check the Reds' club channels for ticket and travel details before you set off, and remember there is no replay. Zebras fans should check the Workington RFC website for the kick-off time. Scores will be in Monday's West Cumbria Weekend Sport Round-Up.