Pewsey Vale's patchy introduction to the Hellenic Premier Division continued last night as Don Rogers' side tasted another defeat.

Despite leading top-of-the-table North Leigh Pewsey slumped to a 3-1 defeat as the table toppers upped a gear.

Barry Flippance gave Pewsey the lead but visitors North Leigh bounced back in style.

The reigning champions levelled before the break and then added two more in the second half to run out convincing winners.

Fellow Premier Division side Wootton Basset though enjoyed better fortunes at Almondsbury.

Pete Yeardley's side completed a 2-1 win to lift Bassett into a respectable mid-table position.

n IN the Screwfix Direct League Melksham Town came close to upsetting the league leaders.

Brislington were almost stopped in their tracks by Melksham who put up a brave home performance.

However, the Bristol side weathered the Melksham storm to maintain their 100 per cent record with a 1-0 win at the Conigre.

Draw specialists Devizes were also heading for a 1-0 defeat at Paulton Rovers until Dave Godley's penalty gave Ray Baverstock's side yet another share of the spoils.