DEFENDING champion Steve Gibson (Oxford City & County) faces West Witney’s Kevin Alder in the Oxfordshire Bowling Association’s Officers’ Cup semi-final at Oxford City & County on Sunday (10.30am).

The winner will face Oxford City & County’s Mike Petersen, who has been handed a walkover, in the final at 1.30pm.

The semi-finals and finals of the Allison Cup for non-badged players and the Longford Cup for over 60s also take place at City & County on Sunday.

SEMI-FINAL LINE-UPS

Allison Cup: J Feeley (Kidlington) v S Marsden (Banbury Chestnuts), N Siford (Charlbury) v R Plested (Rover).

Longford Cup: DA Ley (Oxford City & County) v R Gilkes (Watlington), I Whelpton (Banbury Central) v J Tee (Banbury Central).

Officers’ Cup: S Gibson (Oxford City & County) v K Alder (West Witney), M Petersen (Oxford City & County) w/o.