Our first teams sign off from outdoor hockey for the winter after Saturday's home games so both are aiming to do so with three points added to their league tallies.
The men face Hillhead (1300) in a fixture sponsored by Thistle Books. The West Enders were last year's surprise package, finishing in fourth place and a European play-off spot. This year, however, has been more difficult and they currently sit third from bottom and are probably mainly focused on hauling themselves out of the relegation play-offs. They retain much of the same personnel as last term, though, and therefore are not to be taken lightly. That said, Western must be favourites.
"We are confident of three points," said Harry. "We have a strong squad and come off the back of a good win at Peffermill last week against Edinburgh University. We are absolutely focused on finishing in the top three so as to ensure a favourable first play-off tie. To do that we must win our home games so Saturday is important, even more so because it's our last game before indoor starts and we want to finish on a high."
The women are also in the market for three points. They welcome GHK (1430). Last year, games between these two were very tight. This season, though, Wildcats have kicked on in a big way and will view this as the type of game they must win if they are to fulfil top-four ambitions. GHK are fighting for their lives and will not lie down but form would suggest that our girls start favourites.
"I want to finish top four this season," said Kaz. "It is very close between us and Dundee Wanderers but we have taken four points from them so I think we have the edge. They are two points ahead of us just now but play Grove on Saturday which will be difficult for them. We need to win our games and trust that will be enough."
The Men's 2s face a difficult trip to Inverleith 2s. Western are two points ahead of the Edinburgh side thanks to their good recent form but lost in the cup to the same side earlier in the season, albeit with a weaker team than normal. This will be a testing encounter which could go either way.
The 3s play their final game before the break at Millerston against Strathclyde University (1230). Matt is missing one or two regulars but is boosted by the inclusion of some youngsters from the 4s (who don't have a fixture this week). The 5s have no game.
The Women's 2s play Clydeside at Lanark Racecourse (1430) while the 3s are at home to Loch Lomond (1600).