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Crucial period for Rangers, Boulevard

situations tomorrow as the league campaign enters the home stretch.Boulevard, still needing five points to climb out of the bottom three, go into their home match against Devonshire Colts at St.

situations tomorrow as the league campaign enters the home stretch.

Boulevard, still needing five points to climb out of the bottom three, go into their home match against Devonshire Colts at St. David's knowing that a win will give them a tremendous boost in their fight for survival. A defeat, on the other hand, would virtually doom them, especially if Rangers and Somerset above them manage victories.

Rangers are just a point ahead of Boulevard in the standings, but more importantly are three behind the Trojans. Their home match against Wolves will also have a great deal of importance attached to it for both clubs as third-placed Wolves would make their Premier Division place safe with a victory.

Boulevard haven't won in the league since January 9 when they beat St. David's 1-0, though they have managed 0-0 draws in their last two outings which represents something of a revival. Rangers' last league win came on January 16 when they beat Boulevard.

Boulevard would appear to have the tougher road in the final three matches when they meet Wolves, Dandy Town and North Village while Rangers have to play North Village, St. David's and Somerset.

The Trojans would certainly want to make their position safe before that last game of the season at Southampton Oval, and could take a big step towards that aim with a win over title chasing North Village at Bernard Park.

Dandy Town should keep alive their own title hopes with a win over already doomed St. David's at St. John's field (9.00). Dandy Stars will meet Royals in a women's match in the 7.00 opener.

The First Division promotion race is reaching a climax with three teams still battling for the lone spot. Cougars must now be favourites as they hold a three-point lead over Ireland Rangers, while Social Club are a further point back in third place.

Cougars meet bottom team Paget at Devonshire Rec., while Ireland Rangers play Prospect at nearby Police Field.

Social Club are away to Somerset Eagles at White Hill in a match they must win while mid-table Hamilton Parish play St. George's at St. David's in what will be a prelude to their Shield semi-final on Tuesday night.