Featherstone Lions completed a season double over National Conference Yorkshire B rivals Siddal with an impressive 26-4 victory in the Halifax sunshine.

Playing with the slight advantage of the Siddal slope in the first half, the visitors laid the foundations for their success through relentless defence and a direct, powerful attacking approach. Coach Daz Fisher's well-balanced squad, blending youth and experience, proved too strong for the home side despite several changes to the line-up.

Dominating both possession and territory, Featherstone opened the scoring when Alfie Beresford broke through the Siddal defence and sent Danny Johnson racing over for the game's first try.

Ian Jackson added the conversion before playing a key role in the Lions' second score. His towering kick to the corner was lost in the glaring sun by the Siddal winger, allowing Rudi Price to pounce and extend the lead to 10-0.

Rudi Price scores for Lions. Pic: Jonathan Buck

placeholder image — Rudi Price scores for Lions. Pic: Jonathan Buck

Further opportunities went begging before a barnstorming length-of-the-field effort from Jack Lloyd gave the Lions a deserved 14-0 lead at the break.

To their credit, Siddal responded strongly after half-time, using the slope to gain greater territorial control and put the visitors under pressure.

Their only points of the afternoon came while Featherstone were reduced to 12 men, the home side’s winger crossing in the corner for an unconverted try.

However, the score only served to spark the Lions back into action. Consecutive attacking sets culminated in Alfie Beresford diving over to continue his impressive scoring streak, with Jackson again adding the extras.

Danny Johnson makes a break for Lions' first try. Pic: Jonathan Buck

Although Featherstone later suffered a second yellow card, the numerical disadvantage failed to hand Siddal any significant momentum.

Instead, the final say belonged to the visitors as man of the match Jack Lloyd powered through for his second try of the afternoon, completing a fine individual performance. Jackson's conversion sealed a convincing 26-4 victory for the West Yorkshire side.

Coach Fisher praised the determination and application shown by his players throughout the contest.

Returning veteran Chris Bingham delivered an outstanding performance in difficult conditions, proving once again that age is just a number, while new recruit Luke Cooper added valuable impact and power from the bench.

Featherstone Lions return to action on Saturday when they welcome Milford.