Thackley continue to brush aside all challengers, storming to a ten-point lead at the top of AIRE-WHARFE LEAGUE Division One after only five games.

And they should be able to at least maintain that tomorrow when they face Adel, whose second place has been gained by taking points off the sides in the bottom half of the table.

While Adel’s bowling attack is quite sharp, they don’t look to have the batting to challenge in-form Mahir Ali and Nasser Jamal.

Otley’s win over Collingham last week means they have taken 16 from the last 18 points, which has lifted them to fourth.

They should be confident going into their meeting with Beckwithshaw, who have slipped back in the last couple of weeks.

Green Lane’s improvement should continue at struggling Rawdon, who have still to pick up a point, while Burley travel to Kirkstall and Guiseley host Follifoot, both needing to kick-start their season.

The undoubted match of the day in Division Two sees leaders Steeton travel to early pacemakers Ben Rhydding, who are still smarting after only scraping a point against Upper Wharfedale.

It would suit third-placed Harden if the top two were to draw because they will fancy their chances of reducing the gap with a win over Bolton Villas.

Calverley, Menston and Tong Park Esholt are looking for their first win and each has a home game against Pool, Upper Wharfedale and Knaresborough respectively, while Olicanian visit North Leeds hoping Chris Spivey can produce a five-wicket haul for the third week in a row.

With Bardsey, Colton and Illingworth starting to look like the key challengers in Division Three, Horsforth need a good performance at Silsden if they are to mount a realistic challenge.

Ilkley were among the pre-season promotion favourites and their first victory last week will have given them a boost but they face a real test of their mettle at Bardsey.

Sunday sees the first full round of the Waddilove Cup, with holders Burley facing what should be a comfortable start to their defence at Bolton Villas.

Top of the table meets bottom when Thackley go to Rawdon, while Ben Rhydding might fancy their chances at Pool.