Date set for Melton RFC's County Cup final at Welford Road

The date of Melton RFC's first-ever Leicestershire Senior Cup final has been confirmed for Tuesday, May 3.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Mar 2016, 12:44 BST

Melton get ready to scrum down against Oadby in the county senior cup. Photo: Jonathan McGrady/JM News EMN-160903-130740002

Gareth Collins’ side will meet Hinckley in the final which is to staged under floodlights on the hallowed turf of Welford Road (kick-off 7.30pm).

Melton booked the latest landmark in the club’s history when they defeated Oadby Wyggs 29-12 in the semi-final earlier this month, having thrashed Leicester Forest 77-0 in the previous round.

But the First XV face the toughest possible task against a Hinckley side who play two leagues higher and currently sit proudly top of National League Three (Midlands).

The match will take place just over a fortnight after the end of the league season.