LEADERS Wellington go into their away match against Yeovil in the Somerset Division of the West of England Premier Cricket League today (Sat) with a 100 per cent record.

Wellington have won all nine of their fixtures this season - the first was cancelled because of bad weather - and have a 23-point lead over Chard who lost at the Playing Field last weekend but remain second in the table.

The points difference between Wellington and Yeovil is 73 but the South Somerset side also won last weekend, beating lowly North Petherton.

Wellington showed against Chard last weekend that they have the players capable of coping with setbacks. The were 3-9 against Chard and lost three wickets on 141 before pulling through to win by four wickets. It's such gritty displays which win championships. They have eight matches remaining and have a 34-point lead over third-placed Wembdon.

Wellington 2nd XI, who are also leaders of Division Four in the Somerset League and beat Trull by nine wickets away last Saturday, are home to Spaxton, who are lying third, 30 points adrift of their rivals with a crucial game in hand.

Wellington 3rd XI, who are second in Division Seven Red of the Somerset League, are away to leaders Wembdon in a top of the table clash. Wembdon are 29 points clear of Wellington and have a crucial game in hand.

Wiveliscombe, second in Division Three, are away to North Perrott who are lying fourth, some 95 points behind the West Somerset outfit.

Meanwhile Kilve, who have a 36-point lead at the top of the first division in the West Somerset League, have no fixture this weekend which means second-placed Bagborough can close the gap if they beat Holford at home today.

Ashbrittle, top of Division Two, are away to Crowcombe, while Division Three leaders Watchet are away to Carhampton in a top of the table encounter.

There is a full programme of matches in the Taunton & District Youth League this weekend.