Workington Town are sweating on the fitness of experienced hooker Stuart Howarth ahead of the big clash with Keighley Cougars this weekend.

Howarth left the field in Sunday's victory over London Skolars with a knee injury.

And coach Dave Clark admitted he was a little worried after the match but hoped Howarth would be fit to take his place in the squad on Sunday when rivals Keighley visit Derwent Park.

"Stuart came off with a bit of a knee injury so we need to manage that this week and try and get him right for the next game," said Clark.

"We will have to look at it during the week and see the full results."

Loose-forward Perry Singleton also had to leave the field but Clark is a lot more upbeat about his chances.

He added: "Pez is a tough kid, I think it was just his wrist and thumb but I think he will be fine."

The clash with Keighley will be extra tasty believes Clark as both teams are fighting to stay in the top eight ahead of the mid-season split in League 1.

Keighley slipped up at Whitehaven on Sunday and Town moved above them in the league table - but all is left to play for in the final two games.

"Yeah 100 per cent we need to beat Keighley this weekend," admitted Clark.

"We knew coming into the back end of the year what we needed to achieve and Keighley at home is going to be another big, tough game for us - and for them.

"They need the points just as much as us so that brings a bit more taste to the game.

"I think with the super eights coming up it's great to see that the sides are challenging for that eight position.

"It brings another aspect to the games and importance to us definitely."

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