MINEHEAD have only six matches remaining in which to gain a top-two finish in the Premier Division of the Somerset Cricket League - and a return to West of England Premier League cricket next season.

However, their run-in to the end of the season is not easy with matches against Temple Cloud and Winscombe, both lying joint third, and a clash with the present leaders Long Sutton in the last game in September.

In fact, much could depend on their game against Long Sutton which will be played at home on Saturday, September 2. Hopefully, Minehead will have secured a promotion place by then.

Meanwhile Minehead, whose home game against Bridgwater 3rd XI last weekend was cancelled because of the bad weather, play away to ninth-placed Shapwick and Polden today (Sat). The Seasiders are lying second in the table, only five points behind Long Sutton.

Next month, Minehead have home games against Winscombe and Temple Cloud in what has become a four-horse race for the title.

All matches in the Premier Division were cancelled because of the bad weather last weekend, meaning there is no change at the top.

Minehead 2nd XI, who are lying third in Division Four in the Somerset League despite having their away fixture against Taunton Deane 3rd XI rained off, are home to second-placed Wiveliscombe who go into the match with a 24-point advantage over their rivals. The current leaders are Yeovil who are unbeaten and have a 71-point lead at the top of the table.

Minehead 3rd XI, who are lying sixth in Division Four of the West Somerset League, are away to third-placed Ashbrittle. First division pacesetters Kilve are away to Bridgetown while second-placed Bagborough, are 24 points behind their rivals,

In Division Two Ashbrittle will be defending a 100 per cent record when they play at Stoodleigh who are lying seventh.

Watchet, another side still to lose this season, are away to North Curry, in 7th spot, in Division Three.

Sampford Arundel and Over Stowey clash in a top of the table match in Division Four with Sampford having home advantage and a 32-point lead over their opponents.