Stoke Potters were beaten 54-36 by Workington in Saturday's Knockout Cup first leg tie in Cumbria.

Craig Cook scored 18 points for Workington, while no Stoke rider reached double figures.

The Potters will have to overturn a deficit of 18 points in the second leg at Loomer Road next Sunday if they are going to qualify for the next round.

"We're left with a mountain to climb so we will need to get a good start," said Stoke promoter Dave Tattum.

Jason Bunyan will again be missing for Stoke after he was ruled out for another two weeks with a knee injury.

The skipper has not raced since picking up the injury on 10 April.

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