UPPIES and Downies is back today, in the final game of the 2023 series.
Downies are coming back from back to back defeat, as Uppies secured the victory going 2 for 2, in the last game.
Leon Dymatrowski hailed the ball on Good Friday with a brave run to Workington Hall, whilst being injuried. Brian Fearon hailed the ball on Tuesday.
The Easter tradition of Uppies and Downies in Workington is a long standing one. The modern tradition began some time in the latter half of the 19th century. The series are played over Good Friday, the following Tuesday and the following Saturday.
The ball which is specially-made for the series starts at Cloffocks at 6.30pm where it is first thrown, and then Uppies have to get the ball to Workington Hall and Downies have to get to the harbour to hail the ball.
Whilst the Uppies have already secured the win, the Downies will fight back to prevent a 3-0 defeat.
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