MIDSOMER Norton have slipped back to fourth in Counties One Western North despite a spirited display away to Dings Crusaders.

The division leaders won 48-34 against Midsomer Norton who slumped to their fourth loss of the season.

It means Dings maintained their 100 per cent start to the season as did Nailsea & Backwell who beat Taunton 41-5 at home.

Results: Bridgwater & Albion 24, Chard 12; Chosen Hill Former Pupils 12, Gordon League 14; Clifton 40, Old Redcliffians 24; Dings Crusaders 48, Midsomer Norton 34; Nailsea & Backwell 41, Taunton 5; Old Bristolians 14, Gordano 19.

Meanwhile, Midsomer Norton will be looking to bounce back after two successive defeats when they play at home to Bridgwater & Albion on Saturday, December 13, while Nailsea & Backwell are home to Crusaders in match of the day.

Fixtures: Chard v Old Bristolians, Chosen Hill Former Pupils v Old Redcliffians, Gordano v Clifton, Midsomer Norton v Bridgwater & Albion, Nailsea & Backwell v Dings Crusaders, Taunton v Gordon League.