They say it's tough at the top, and with this set of results the three leading teams in the A, B and C leagues certainly found that out, writes Chris Raes.

Wolborough Inn C lost their 100 per cent record and top spot when going down 3-4 to Bell Inn (K'ton). British Legion took advantage, beating Forde Hall 5-2 and are now in pole position.

Wolborough Inn C do still have a game in hand so their match in December will be of major importance to the final standings.

Union Inn D beat Kings Arms (K'ton) 5-2 and are still in with a shout. Market House B beat Bay Horse A 4-3 and looked to have ended their title defence. Union Inn C beat Sun Inn 4-3.

The top two met in the B league, with second-placed Swan Inn A winning at home to leaders Globe A (Chud) 4-3, while Teign Village SC keep in the race with a 5-2 win over Globe B (BFL).

Royal Oak have recorded three 5-2 wins on the bounce and have moved into a fourth place after winning at Ten Tors Inn. White Hart A got back to winning ways after beating Wolborough Inn A 4-3. Golden Lion A beat Union Inn A 4-3.

Lord Nelson A remain on top of the C league despite going down 5-7 to The Rec. Wolborough Inn B and Wellington Inn both gained a point on the leaders when they drew 6-6 and remain third and second respectively.

Union Inn (Den) stopped a wretched run of five defeats when they pegged Lord Nelson B to a 6-6 draw. Teign House B, Globe B (Chud) and Kings Arms (BFL) all gained wins.

Table-topping RBL Red Arrows kept order in the D league with a 9-3 win at Tradesmans Arms. Silent Whistle now occupy second by themselves after a 9-3 away win at Golden Lion B.

The Corner Flag kept their good run going with a 7-5 win over Victoria Inn and are in third place. Court Farm won at Abbrook Park 7-5 and keep in touch with the leading bunch. Anchor Inn beat Bay Horse B 7-5.

No change in the E league where Golden Lion C thumped Globe C (Chud) 10-2. Lying second are Newtons, who got a big 11-1 win at Butchers Arms. Keyberry's title challenge looks to be in tatters after Teign House A won there 9-3, while De-Tracey's, Union Inn B and Globe A (BFL) all recorded wins.