Preston Grasshoppers return to home soil this Saturday looking to make it back-to-back victories when they welcome Billingham to Lightfoot Green Lane in National League 2 North.

Dan Orwin’s side head into the fixture full of confidence after an impressive 47–38 away victory over Otley last weekend, in which Hoppers scored seven tries to secure a valuable five-point haul. The result provided a timely response following consecutive defeats to Chester and Wharfedale, and Hoppers are keen to carry that momentum into Saturday’s encounter.

Billingham arrive in Lancashire looking to respond after a difficult afternoon last weekend, when they suffered a heavy 75–12 home defeat to Sedgley Park. With two wins from their opening six matches, the visitors sit ninth in the table on 12 points and will be eager to put that result behind them.

The meetings last year were split between the sides. Hoppers claimed a convincing 46–24 home victory over Billingham in September 2025, but the visitors gained revenge with a 38–28 win when the sides last met in April.

Saturday’s fixture will also carry significance beyond game, with Hoppers hosting Pink Day to promote breast cancer awareness. Supporters are encouraged to wear pink whilst attending to show their support.

Hoppers head coach Dan Orwin said: "We were really happy to get the five points last weekend, Otley made it really difficult for us and put us under lots of pressure but it was nice to pull away in the 2nd half."

He continued: "We know Billingham are loose in the way they want to play, moving the ball and going edge-to-edge, take quick taps and try kicks over the top. We have to be ready for everything they are going to throw at us."

"Scoring points for us this season hasn't been an issue, we just have to make sure we're on it defensively