BWSL: Round 13 Preview

Round 13 of the BWSL is set to be a cracker, with some mouth-watering clashes in store. Here's a look at what's coming up:

1. Team Bath vs Loughborough Lightning

Top of the table Team Bath will take on second-placed Loughborough Lightning in a top-of-the-table clash. Bath have been in imperious form this season, winning all 12 of their matches so far. Lightning, meanwhile, have won nine of their 11 games and will be looking to close the gap at the top of the table.

This is sure to be a close encounter, with both teams boasting a wealth of talent. Bath will be looking to their star shooter Sophie Drakeford-Lewis to lead the charge, while Lightning will be hoping that their in-form mid-courter Ella Clark can inspire them to victory.

2. Manchester Thunder vs Saracens Mavericks

Another mouth-watering clash sees third-placed Manchester Thunder take on fourth-placed Saracens Mavericks. Thunder have won eight of their 11 matches so far this season, while Mavericks have won seven of their 10 games.

Both teams have been in good form in recent weeks, so this is sure to be a close encounter. Thunder will be looking to their experienced mid-courter Laura Malcolm to guide them to victory, while Mavericks will be hoping that their young shooter Ine-Mari Venter can continue her impressive form.

3. Wasps Netball vs Severn Stars

Fifth-placed Wasps Netball will take on bottom-of-the-table Severn Stars. Wasps have won five of their 11 matches so far this season, while Stars have yet to win a game.

This is a must-win game for Stars if they want to keep their hopes of avoiding relegation alive. Wasps, meanwhile, will be looking to keep their push for a top-four finish on track.

4. Celtic Dragons vs Strathclyde Sirens

Celtic Dragons will take on Strathclyde Sirens in a bottom-of-the-table clash. Dragons have won two of their 11 matches so far this season, while Sirens have won three of their 10 games.

Both teams will be desperate for a win to boost their survival hopes. Dragons will be looking to their experienced shooter Chelsea Lewis to lead the charge, while Sirens will be hoping that their young mid-courter Emma Barrie can inspire them to victory.