THE top two teams from the Premier Division went toe to toe at Combe Lane and it was the home side and leaders Goatacre CC FC who claimed the crucial victory over Potterne CFC.

A 3-1 win means they now move to 18 points, giving them a sixpoint lead over a host of teams all on 12 points.

Ben House put Potterne ahead from the penalty spot but their joy was shortlived as a penalty from Matt Smart squared things up for Goatacre, who were firmly in the driving seat when Tom Boakes put them 2-1 up at the break.

A second from Boakes in the second half sealed win number six of the season for the cricketers.