Cricket: Top two ready for battle

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Friday, September 03, 2010
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THE top two go head-to-head tomorrow when leaders Weston host Checkley.

Weston's elevation has already been secured, while Checkley's draw with third-placed Ashcombe Park last weekend left them in the driving seat to clinch the second promotion spot.

Weston require just 11 points to go up as champions, although Andy Carr's Checkley will be anxious to secure their own fate with Ashcombe Park 26 points behind them.

At the other end of the table, third-bottom Moddershall A will have a special interest in events at Clayton Lane where the bottom two meet.

While Newcastle and Hartshill and Wedgwood Stanfields battle to avoid relegation, Moddershall A – who are 18 points clear of danger – can ease their worries with victory over Meakins.

Meakins's slow start to the season has ultimately cost them a realistic chance of challenging for promotion, but they have risen to fourth heading into the penultimate round of fixtures.

Fourth-bottom Crewe haven't enjoyed the best of seasons but look just about safe from the prospect of successive relegations.

They hit the road to Silverdale tomorrow, who are one place above them.

This season looks like being another case of so near, so far for Ashcombe Park, who are still attempting to gatecrash the top two.

Dave Proffitt's side now need results to go in their favour if they are to move up.

They entertain Kidsgrove, who started the season in promising fashion but have fallen away.

Alsager and Caverswall have nestled in mid-table and they have little to play for when they meet at Fairview Avenue.

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