Northampton Foxes defeat King's Lynn Stars 48-42 as Max Fricke scores 17 points

In the British speedway Premiership meeting at Northampton, the home team Northampton Foxes secured a 48‑42 victory over King's Lynn Stars. Australian rider Max Fricke topped the scoring charts with 17 points, but his effort was not enough to prevent the loss. Other notable performers included Troy Batchelor, who added 10 points and two bonus points for the Foxes, and Jaimon Lidsey and Niels Kristian Iversen, each contributing eight points for the Stars.

The win marked a significant upset, with the Foxes entering the meeting as league outsiders with only four league points but taking the lead after three fixtures and maintaining it through to the final heat. The result improves the Foxes' standing and highlights the strong form of riders such as Fricke and Batchelor, while King's Lynn will need to address their performance to stay in contention for the playoffs.