LEADGATE will be trying to maintain their slender lead at the top of the table today when they go to Sedgefield.

Leadgate are just one point clear of Crook Town, and are wary of the weather causing more havoc over the weekend.

Spokesman Brian Farley said: "When we had a game abandoned a few weeks ago, Crook were able to catch up. We need to win both our games this weekend, but the weather might still have a part to play yet."

Richard Hawthorn and Paul Hockaday both return.

Sedgefield, who have been involved in some low scoring games on their field this season, welcome back skipper Dave Borthwick, but bowler Martin Lower is missing.

Crook Town are at home to bottom club Willington, and will include all rounder Calvin Stephenson, who will only bat because of a hamstring injury, while Andy Burgess and Ian Greener are both missing.

Willington are without skipper Stephen Hurst, so Dave Hodgson replaces him.

Ushaw Moor, who are in third but with only slender hopes of winning the title, are at home to Etherley, and expect to be at full strength with the return of Stephen Hancock and Brendan Jackson.

Etherley are without Peter Lyall, while Carl McGregor and Chris Renshaw drop into the seconds.

Langley Park, who are at unchanged Tudhoe, will be without Lee Wright for the rest of the season because of a broken finger.

Mainsforth, who are at Brandon, are missing Stephen Bell and David Fishburn.