THE semi-finals of the Stuart Middleton Foundation Cup are closing in as the town’s amateur sides battle it out for a place in the final.

Rylands Sharks take on National Conference League Division Three leaders Crosfields at Rylands Rec Club on Wednesday, July 20, kick off 7.30pm.

In the other last-four clash, Woolston Rovers welcome Bank Quay Bulls to Monk Sports Club on Wednesday, July 27.

All four teams will be hoping for a place in the final, which takes place at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Wednesday, August 24.