Streatham will look to build on two consecutive home victories this weekend when they host fierce North London rivals Haringey Greyhounds.

With both sides tipped as relegation candidates at the start of the season, it is the Redskins that currently have the upper hand as they stand four points ahead of the Greyhounds in the league table.

Both sides have already faced each other at Alexandra Palace and the Redskins sneaked a close fought 5-3 victory in what turned out to be a feisty affair.

With nine goals so far this season, Redskins top scorer Louis Lockwood is looking forward to the game:

“The tension has built up a bit from players going to and from Haringey so there definitely some grudges.

"It’s important to be the number one team in London as it boosts morale and breeds confidence that we can take into other games.

"We also want to put in a good show in front of our fans and I think with the players we have, there is a great chance we can take both points.”

Lockwood has been Streatham’s main threat up front alongside first line partners Richard Hardy and Peter Molnar, and it is to these three players that coach Barry Spours has relied upon to get goals for the team.

It’s not just the players who look forward to this fixture as Streatham took a noisy band of supporters north of the river for the game at Alexandra Palace earlier in the season.

Streatham fan Richy Martin cannot wait for the upcoming derby game:

“The London derby is very important this year as both teams will be most likely in the bottom half of the table and that brings with it an extra edge. I just hope the Redskins attack them right from the first whistle and don’t give the Greyhounds time to settle.

“Their (the Greyhounds) results have been looking a lot better over the last couple of weeks and I am sure they will want to avenge the score line from Ally Pally. I’m sure Super Barry (Spours) has a plan and the fans will play their part by bringing the noise.”

The atmosphere at home games has been a major factor in intimidating visiting teams and crowd numbers have been steadily rising as people realise this years Redskins side are not only competitive but also entertaining.

Haringey Greyhounds supporter’s club representative Ben Waterhouse is also excited at the prospect of Sundays clash:

“It's a very big game and means a lot to Haringey fans as the series is billed the 'Battle for London' at Haringey.

"Probably the oldest rivalry in British ice hockey history. It should be a close and exciting game, especially with the league table the way it is with four teams competing to avoid relegation of which ourselves and Streatham are two.”

So with supporters on both sides anticipating a hard fought hockey match, it is down to the players on both sides to ensure that they produce a derby match to remember down at the High Road rink.

The game faces off at 6.45pm on Sunday 15 November. Tickets are available on the door for any new supporters wishing to come along and cheer on Streatham and South London in this epic clash.