Albion make it seven in a row with win at Well Hall

PLYMOUTH Albion extended their winning streak to seven games with a dramatic 22-19 victory over Blackheath in a hard-fought contest at Well Hall.

- PAUL NICHOLSON

The win sees Albion continue their impressive form, edging out a determined Blackheath side in a game that went down to the wire.

"It was a great shift from the lads, to get three wins in a row away from home shows how much this team is growing," head coach Ryan Lamb said. "I am really proud of the effort against a very good Blackheath side." Coming into the fixture, Black-heath sat sixth in the league with 51 points, while Albion were in fifth with 57 points. The visitors were riding high on the back of six consecutive victories, a feat they hadn't achieved since 2017. Blackheath, however, boasted a formidable home record, having lost only once at Well Hall all season.

The last meeting between the two sides saw Albion clinch a narrow 30-29 victory at Brickfields, setting the stage for another closely-contested encounter.

A cold and misty London afternoon greeted the teams, with floodlights required from the outset.