Readers Durham County League: Willington, the only side with a 100 per cent record, face their sternest test so far when they line up against champions Esh Winning.

Karl Brown has two unbeaten centuries to his name while Australian Chris Slattery has claimed 13 wickets.

Esh Winning have won the three games they completed but are forced into one change as Chris Hurst is unavailable. Second team opening bat Stuart Hall is promoted.

Kimblesworth have made an excellent start, with skipper Stephen Meek leading from the front.

They are boosted by the availability of the Cochrane twins, Adam and Lloyd, at Shildon, where a full-strength side will be on duty.

Evenwood are second ahead of their home fixture with Crook Town. Both clubs field their strongest sides.

John Sweeney cannot play so Mainsforth name David Peel for the home fixture with Etherley and a boost for Tudhoe is the signing of Aland Nado, who is handed is debut against Brandon. Kevin Littlefair is the player to make way.

Brandon, with one win and three defeats, expect to field a strong line-up at Tudhoe, who despite the late acquisition of a professional are confident they can figure in the title race.

Hylton, on the other hand, see the season as one of consolidation.

They have missed a number of key players in the early games resulting in three defeats and just one win.

The Wearsiders host Langley Park, who have made a better start than they did a year ago. Two wins has encouraged them to believe that better times are on the horizon.