Southgate Hockey Club's ladies, first team will make history this weekend when they face English Hockey League opposition for the first time.

The ladies entertain Doncaster, currently second in Division One, in the last 16 of the HEL Cup after beating Midlands Premier League side North Staffs in the previous round.

Southgate are the only county side left in the competition and the club are urging all hockey fans to support the team at the Southgate Hockey Centre.

The game starts at 2pm.

On Saturday, the team face a crucial match when they are away to top-of-the-table Harrow in the league. A win could take Southgate top of the division.

They currently lie third on points difference.

January 29, 2003 19:30