The big hits keep coming in the Women’s EY All Ireland hockey league as in-form Queen’s aim to keep up their pursuit of the leaders and Portadown host Pegasus in all-Ulster battle… fixtures, venues and match times

Erin Pim of Pegasus in action against Queen's last time out

WITH the title race in the Women’s EY All Ireland hockey league now well and truly underway, top sides face some of their biggest challenges yet as places at the top of the table could see yet another change of hands.

In the Women’s EYHL, Railway Union and Queen’s University go head-to-head to see who will continue their pursuit of Loreto.

Pembroke Wanderers host Loreto in Serpentine Avenue as the hosts look to put a stop to Loreto’s perfect start, while also climbing up the rankings into the top half.

UCD will hope they can make grab a second win in a row when they face Catholic Institute on Saturday.

Old Alex and Ulster Elks will meet as both sides battle to return to winning ways and climb away from the relegation zone.

And Portadown and Pegasus close out the day with an all-Ulster battle Portadown look to defend their spot in fourth.

EY Hockey League – Women – Fixtures

Saturday, October 18

UCD vs Catholic Institute @ 13:00 – UCD Belfield

Umpires: Sarah Craig Aaron Saunders

Old Alex vs Ulster Elks @ 13:30 – Alexandra College

Umpires: Kris Cholewa, Liz Clifford

Railway Union vs Queen’s University @ 13:40 – Park Avenue

Umpires: Jim Butler, Ellie Duffy

Pembroke Wanderers vs Loreto @ 16:00 – Serpentine Avenue