Cheltenham Saracens are top of the pile — but only just. Seven wins from nine have them setting the early pace in Division One, yet Redditch Borough, Bewdley Town and Newent Town are all lurking just two points behind and ready to pounce. One slip and the lot could change overnight.

Redditch are flying, boasting the division’s best goal difference at +12, while Bewdley and Newent are matching them stride for stride with six wins apiece. It’s a three-way chase breathing down Saracens’ necks — and the title race is already looking fierce.

Behind them, Malmesbury Victoria, FC Stratford and Ludlow Town are keeping the pressure on, all within four points of top spot. With games in hand and momentum on their side, none of the chasing pack can be ruled out.

At the wrong end, it’s looking grim for Thame United Reserves and Clanfield 85, both stuck on four points and struggling for form. Wellington and Shortwood United aren’t faring much better, rooted in the bottom four and already staring at a long, hard season.

Big Storyline: Saracens may be leading now, but with three teams tied on 19 points, the table could be ripped wide open in a single weekend. Expect fireworks