ELLESMERE PORT, England (Interstat) — Leicester Riders will visit Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday in Super League Basketball play at Cheshire Oaks Arena, with both clubs looking to establish early-season form.

Leicester enters the matchup with a 0-0 record. The Riders have yet to open their season and will be playing their first game of the campaign. Their most recent result was a 78-65 loss at London in their last recorded outing. The Riders will look to use their road test against Cheshire as a starting point before a busy stretch that includes a trip to London, a home game against Bristol Academy and a visit to Sheffield.

Cheshire enters at 0-2 after two defeats. The Phoenix fell 101-92 at home to Bristol Academy and most recently dropped a 91-81 decision at London. Despite the losses, Cheshire has received strong production from guard Isaiah Gray, who is the player to watch. Gray scored 22 points with two rebounds and four assists in a loss at London Lions, playing 30 minutes. He also scored 22 points with seven rebounds and three assists in a 101-92 loss to Bristol Flyers, playing 29 minutes.

In the Phoenix’s most recent game, Gray finished with 22 points, two rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes. Nazir Williams added 17 points, four rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes, while Ryker Cisarik contributed eight points, seven rebounds and one block in 27 minutes. Cheshire will need similar balance against a Leicester side that is opening its schedule.

The Phoenix are set for a demanding run after Sunday. Cheshire is scheduled to visit Manchester, then host London, followed by a home meeting with Surrey 89ers. The Phoenix also have upcoming road games at Liverpool and Manchester, plus a trip to Sheffield, as Super League Basketball moves deeper into its slate. Leicester’s schedule includes a home game against Manchester and a visit from Newcastle before several road contests.

Cheshire Oaks Arena will host the contest, with Cheshire seeking its first win of the season and Leicester trying to begin its campaign with a road victory. The Riders will aim to control tempo and avoid a slow start, while the Phoenix will lean on Gray and their recent experience in close games. Both teams are in the early stages of the season, and the matchup could provide an important measuring point before the schedule intensifies.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Cheshire 90, Leicester 85. The projection gives the Phoenix a five-point edge at home as they pursue their first victory.