YORK Cricket Club are targeting a derby success and notable cup progress this weekend as they look to bounce back from their first defeat of term with double delight.

York's 100 per cent record in the ECB Yorkshire League North ended on Bank Holiday Monday in their top-of-the-table clash against Sheriff Hutton Bridge, with captain Dan Woods admitting his team were "very much outplayed".

Tomorrow at Clifton Park the champions take on next-door neighbours Clifton Alliance aiming to take over at the summit again, and then on Sunday it's the ECB Clubs Championship where they go to old rivals Stamford Bridge in the regional group semi-finals.

Woods said of last Monday, when his side lost by eight wickets after being dismissed for 101: "It goes without saying we were extremely disappointed to lose, especially in the fashion we did.

"We were very much outplayed by Sheriff Hutton Bridge, who we know are a very good side. We have to step up now really.

"It's massively important (to bounce back). Take Monday's game away, and we've played some really good cricket so far this season. We've taken maximum points from every other game.

"One bad game doesn't define our season but at the same time it's important we show the character we have over the coming weekend."

Both York and Clifton Alliance are based at the same site in Shipton Road. Asked if tomorrow's game would have an extra edge because of that, Woods said: "If I'm honest, not for us.

"I think every game is an important game for us. We want to try to win every game if we can, and this is another game."

Woods would also not be drawn on whether his side were favourites against a team sitting in mid-table and who historically have lived in their neighbours' shadow.

"I think the league is very strong with a lot of good sides," he reasoned.

"Clifton Alliance are one of them and have improved. We'll have to play really good cricket if we're going to win. There are no easy games in this league."

Woods, meanwhile, said the Clubs Championship was high on York's agenda - and that they faced a difficult hurdle if they are to progress again.

The Clifton Parkers have twice won this nationwide competition in its 49-year existence, lifting the cup in 1975 and 2012.

"The National Knockout is always a big competition for York," said Woods.

"It's a competition we've got history in and a good tradition in, and nothing has changed in that regard. We take it seriously.

"It will be a great game. Stamford Bridge are another strong side and a side we have a lot of respect for.

"This will be another good test of where we're at and we've got to embrace that challenge."

On Saturday, York will have to make two changes to the side that lost to SHB, and two more again on Sunday.

Oliver Leedham and Tom Spearman have exams at university so are unavailable all weekend, so Guy Darwin and Tom Brooks come in.

Yorkshire pro Jack Leaning and overseas player Alex Rose are ineligible for the Clubs Championship on Sunday so Nick Kay, George Keeley and Matthew Bell come into a 12-man squad.

Stamford Bridge, who were pipped to the league title by York last year and will look for some form of revenge, currently sit fourth in Yorkshire League North and will go into the tie after hosting fifth-placed Scarborough on Saturday.

Leaders Sheriff Hutton Bridge go to 2016 champions Harrogate looking to safeguard top spot against a side who have begun 2018 poorly.

Elsewhere, Woodhouse Grange, who sit third and within striking distance of the top two, entertain Sessay, while bottom team Acomb will seek a first win of term against fellow strugglers Castleford.

Woodhouse Grange and Sessay are also involved in Clubs Championship group semi-finals on Sunday, at home to Sheffield and away to Doncaster Town respectively.