Oxford City Stars will be without injured defenceman Andrew Schurmer for today’s match away to Ise of Wight raiders, the first of a weekend double header in South Division 1 of the English National League.

The promising James Francis Barrie has been called up as cover as Stars aim to complete a double over fancied Raiders, who are difficult to beat at home.

Tomorrow, Stars, under head coach Ken Forshee, entertain Bracknell Hornets, seeking revenge for an away defeat earlier this season.