Telford Tigers are closing in on their second EPL title in three years after a hard-fought victory at home to Peterborough Phantoms on Sunday.

Milan Kolena’s goal after 46 minutes secured a 6-5 success to leave the Tigers eight points clear with six games to play.

Second-placed MK Lightning had a mixed weekend on the road, losing 3-2 at Basingstoke Bison before bouncing back with a 4-1 victory at Guildford – Tom Carlon (2) led the scoring against the Flames.

Robin Kovar grabbed the winner for Swindon Wildcats in their 5-4 shoot-out victory at home to Sheffield Steeldogs.

Bracknell Bees enjoyed a rare four point weekend, winning 7-6 after a shoot-out at Peterborough and 5-4 at home to Swindon – Alex Barker bagged a hat-trick against the Wildcats.

WEEKEND RESULTS

Saturday

Basingstoke Bison 3-2 MK Lightning
Peterborough Phantoms 6-7 Bracknell Bees (SO)
Swindon Wildcats 5-4 Sheffield Steeldogs (SO)

Sunday

Bracknell Bees 5-4 Swindon Wildcats
Guildford Flames 1-4 MK Lightning
Telford Tigers 6-5 Peterborough Phantoms

(Image permission: Steve Brodie)