When the top two teams meet up it is always crunch time.

The top 3 runaway Division 8 leaders will be fully tested this week as will the top two in Division 9 as they meet each other.

The Division 2 programme isn't as competitive as it was last season but that doesn't mean it is any easier to get out off as teams are discovering.

There are 5 B teams in Division 6 and two of those sit proudly in the two promotion places after big wins this week.

We have a top v bottom clash in Division 10 this Monday and a top two confrontation in Division 4 as the season warms up.

Almondbury BC B stay top of Division 3 after a 4th straight win whilst the two Mirfield teams continue to lead the way in Division 5.

We make no secret of the fact that the Winter League is all about bowling and making money for the host clubs.

Tight at the top of Division 1 as one point separates the top 3 teams and the rest are nowhere in sight.

The top 3 teams in Division 8 have opened a 12-point gap over the rest of the teams whilst we have a new leader in Division 9.

The two Lowerhouses teams relinquish the two promotion places as Clayton West and New Mill B take over.

Primrose Hill Lib are finally coming to terms with playing on their green to lead the Division 4 table. Hemplow go clear in Division 10.

Fireworks on and off the green this Wednesday with top and bottom clashes in Division 3. Full Division 5 programme covered as well.

The Division 1 fixture programme continues with the big boys avoiding each other this Wednesday.

Broad Oak B and Lockwood Con C turn the Division 8 table upside down but can they keep it going? While in Division 9 we have a top two clash.

Can the two Lowerhouses teams hold on to the promotion spots in Division 2?

Next week will see the opening of entries for the Pairs KO 2025-26. Last year had 160 bowlers in the first running of this competition.

Divisions 4 and 10 look to be building very close results and things could get even tastier this Monday.

A different angle on last season looking at which teams won and conceded the most 8-0 scorelines.

The Winter League is now seeking two new perpetual trophies to be awarded annually to the top teams and individuals in Division 9.

The Fixtures/Results page on Bowlsnet are littered with Orange Boxes alongside match results. They are not there to make the page look pretty. Why then?