LEIGH Centurions have been left kicking their heels following their shock exit from the Buddies National League Cup.

With the semi-finals scheduled for this weekend, Leigh had hoped to re-arrange their outstanding league game at Gateshead Thunder. But an athletics meeting is scheduled for the Gateshead International Stadium on Saturday and Sunday and Thunder cannot accommodate the Centurions.

Leigh's next match is on Sunday week when they play another re-arranged game against Swinton.

Originally scheduled for Gigg Lane, the NFP game go ahead at Hilton Park with a 3pm kick off while remedial work continues at Swinton's home ground.