MIDSOMER Norton stretched their lead at the top of Counties Two Somerset to 13 points with an 83-26 away win over second from bottom Wells.

In the only other match played in the division, Avon gained a 39-24 home victory over Minehead Barbarians to avenge a defeat by the seasiders earlier this season.

Clevedon, who did not play, still stay second but Avon, who are third, are now only one point behind their rivals, both sides having played the same number of games.

Minehead moved up to fourth after gaining a bonus point in their loss against Avon.

There is a full programme of matches this coming weekend with Midsomer Norton playing at home to Rebels Rugby who are lying sixth in the table.

Saturday’s fixtures: Chew Valley v Clevedon, Midsomer Norton v Rebels Rugby, Minehead Barbarians v St Bernadettes Old Boys, Nailsea & Backwell v Imperial, Oldfield Old Boys v HOrnets, Avon v Wells.