2010 Premier League Knock-Out Cup

The 2010 Premier League Knock-Out Cup was the 43rd edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams.[1] It was contested throughout the Premier League season. The reigning champions were the Kings Lynn Stars. The 2010 champions were the Newcastle Diamonds after beating the Edinburgh Monarchs 91–88 over a two legged final.[2][3]

Knock-out stages

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Round 1Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
Somerset RebelsBYE
 
25 June & 30 June
 
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Somerset Rebels73
 
5 May & 13 May
 
Birmingham Brummies107
 
Birmingham Brummies117
 
10 Oct & 13 Oct
 
Sheffield Tigers61
 
Birmingham Brummies85
 
9 May & 14 May
 
Newcastle Diamonds96
 
Newcastle Diamonds100
 
24 June & 27 June
 
Scunthorpe Scorpions80
 
Newcastle Diamonds100
 
 
 
Redcar Bears80
 
Redcar BearsBYE
 
29 Oct & 31 Oct
 
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Newcastle Diamonds91
 
8 May & 9 May
 
Edinburgh Monarchs88
 
Berwick Bandits94
 
26 June & 27 June
 
Newport Wasps85
 
Berwick Bandits81
 
22 May & 23 May
 
Workington Comets98
 
Workington Comets106
 
17 Sept & 18 Sept
 
Stoke Potters74
 
Workington Comets64
 
5 May & 23 May
 
Edinburgh Monarchs99
 
Kings Lynn Stars105
 
28 July & 20 Aug
 
Glasgow Tigers75
 
Kings Lynn Stars65
 
7 May & 5 June
 
Edinburgh Monarchs114
 
Edinburgh Monarchs106
 
 
Rye House Rockets74
 

Round 1

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The draw for the 2010 Premier League KOC was taking at the 2009 AGM. 12 teams were drawn against each other, with 2 teams receiving 'byes' into the quarter-finals. These two teams that received a bye were the Redcar Bears and the Somerset Rebels.

Aggregate scores

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First leg

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Workington Comets54–36Stoke Potters
  Craig Cook 18   Hynek Stichauer 9

Second leg

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Glasgow Tigers42–48Kings Lynn Stars
  Travis McGowan 11+1   Kevin Doolan 15



Quarter finals

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8 Teams qualified for the quarter-finals of the PLKOC. These included the Somerset Rebels and the Redcar Bears who received 'byes' through to the quarter-finals. The other six teams were Berwick Bandits, Birmingham Brummies, Edinburgh Monarchs, Kings Lynn Stars, Newcastle Diamonds, and Workington Comets. All 6 qualified through being victorious in Round 1 of the competition

Aggregate scores

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First leg

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Kings Lynn Stars34–56Edinburgh Monarchs

Second leg

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Semi finals

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4 Teams qualified for the semi-finals of the PLKOC. These were Birmingham Brummies, Edinburgh Monarchs, Newcastle Diamonds and Workington Comets. All were victorious in there quarter final ties.

Aggregate scores

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First leg

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Edinburgh Monarchs64–26Workington Comets


Second leg

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Workington Comets38–35Edinburgh Monarchs


The final

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The Final was competed between the Edinburgh Monarchs and the Newcastle Diamonds. It was raced over two legs on 29 October and 31 October.

First leg

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1   Ryan Fisher Fx, Fx, 3, 2', 2 7+1
2   Andrew Tully , , R/R
3   Kevin Wolbert 2, 2, 1, 2', 7+1
4   Kalle Katajisto 1', 1', 1', 3, 2 8+3
5   Matthew Wethers 2, 2, 2, 3, 1' 10+1
6   Ashley Morris 1, 0, 1', 1' 3+2
7   William Lawson 3, 3, 0, Fx, 2, 1, 3 12
Manager:
 
1   Kenni Larsen 2, 3, 3, 1, 3 12
2   Jason King , , R/R
3   Derek Sneddon 0, 1, R, 0, 1 2
4   Rene Bach 3, 3, 2, 3, 0 11
5   David Howe (Guest) 3, 3, 3, 2, 0 11
6   Adam Roynon (Guest) 2, 0, N, N 2
7   Adam McKinna 1', 0, 1, 2', 0, 0, NS 4+2
Manager: George English
 

Second leg

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Newcastle Diamonds49–41Edinburgh Monarchs
  Stuart Robson (Guest) 14+1   Ryan Fisher 11
1   Kenni Larsen 3, 3, 2, 3, 1' 12+1
2   Jason King , , R/R
3   Derek Sneddon 0, 2', 1', 0, 2 5+2
4   Rene Bach 3, 2, 3, 3, 2 13
5   Stuart Robson (Guest) 3, 3, 3, 3, 2' 14+1
6   Simon Lambert 1', R, N, N 1+1
7   Adam McKinna 2, 1, 0, 0, 1', 0, 0 4+2
Manager: George English
 
1   Ryan Fisher 2, 3, 2, 1, 3 11
2   Andrew Tully , , R/R
3   Kevin Wolbert 1, 1', 1, 3 6+1
4   Kalle Katajisto Fx, 2, 2, 3, 2, 0 9
5   Matthew Wethers 0, 2, 2, 0 4
6   Ashley Morris 0, 1', 1', 0 2+2
7   William Lawson 1', 3, 2, 0, 1', 1, 1' 9+3
Manager:
 

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2010 Premier League Knockout Cup". Speedway archive.
  2. ^ "2010 KO cup final" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  3. ^ "2010 October results". Speedway GB. Retrieved 2 October 2021.