CHAMPIONS Ashbrittle will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season in the first division of the West Somerset Cricket League when they play at home to struggling Winsford on Saturday, June 14.

Ashbrittle, who lost only two matches last season in winning the title, are currently lying fourth while Winsford are bottom, having yet to win a game.

Meanwhile, Kilve will be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the first division when they play at home to struggling Brompton Ralph.

Despite not playing last weekend because of the bad weather, Kilve go into the match with a 23-point lead over second-placed Bagborough, both sides having played the same number of games. Kilve have won four of their opening games and have also been awarded maximum points for a cancelled fixture. Their game last weekend against Bridgetown was one of a number of matches called off because of the bad weather, meaning both teams were awarded 12 points.

Bagborough, whose match against champions Ashbrittle was also cancelled because of rain, play away to Bridgetown who are lying fifth. Third-placed Watchet, who trail the leaders by 35 points but have a game in hand, entertain Over Stowey who are lying in seventh spot. Watchet have yet to lose a game, having won three matches, been awarded the points for a cancelled fixture while last weekend’s game at East Huntspill was rained off.

Fixtures for Saturday, June 14 - Division One: Ashbrittle v Winsford, Bridgetown v Bagborough, Kilve v Brompton Ralph, Morebath v East Huntspill, Watchet v Over Stowey. Division Two: Lydeard St Lawrence v Churchinford, Sampford Arundel v Stoke St Mary, Stogumber v Crowcombe. Division Three: Cutcombe v Ashbrittle, Hemyock v Cannington, Stoodleigh v Carhampton. Division Four: Buckland St Mary & Bishopswood v Brompton Ralph, East Huntspill v Roadwater, Over Stowey v Spaxton, Stoke St Mary v Fitzhead.