Poole Pirates Vs Plymouth Gladiators 26th August Championship

[Shaleshifter]

On Wednesdsy the Pirates welcome the Plymouth Gladiators to Wimborne Road for the final league match of the season, before the play offs.

The Gladiators have former Pirate Danny King who always poses a threat add in Ben Barker who is almost always good value around Wimborne Road and is also a threat.

I am hearing that Troy Batchelor is guesting for the injured Scott Nicholls. You just don't know what Troy will do at Poole he can be good but often is disappointing. 

I think that Plymouths weakness is at reserve, Anze Grmek and Ben Whalley will likely struggle and with Daniel Klima no longer at reserve, then I feel Poole should win this fairly comfortably. Joe Thompson is also hit and miss.

Speedway can be unpredictable though so there is no room for complacency.

Thoughts?

[szkocjasid]

On 8/24/2026 at 8:07 PM, Shaleshifter said:

On Wednesdsy the Pirates welcome the Plymouth Gladiators to Wimborne Road for the final league match of the season, before the play offs.

The Gladiators have former Pirate Danny King who always poses a threat add in Ben Barker who is almost always good value around Wimborne Road and is also a threat.

I am hearing that Troy Batchelor is guesting for the injured Scott Nicholls. You just don't know what Troy will do at Poole he can be good but often is disappointing. 

I think that Plymouths weakness is at reserve, Anze Grmek and Ben Whalley will likely struggle and with Daniel Klima no longer at reserve, then I feel Poole should win this fairly comfortably. Joe Thompson is also hit and miss.

Speedway can be unpredictable though so there is no room for complacency.

Thoughts?

Poole are safe in the top 4, so plenty of room for complacency lol!

Of course, they'll want to finish top to get the 2nd legs at home, for big crowds.