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WSBL WEEK 10 – MAYHEM ON THE MATS!

By Jay Merrell West Somerset Bowls League

Friday, 24 July 2026

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“Shockers, stinkers, and absolute shellackings across Somerset!”

Week 10 of the West Somerset Bowls League delivered more drama than a Love Island reunion, with top teams collapsing, underdogs rampaging, and scoreboards lighting up like a fruit machine on double payout.

🔥 DIVISION ONE: TITLE RACE EXPLODES!

BURNHAM-ON-SEA A HUMILIATED IN WILLITON BLOODBATH

In the biggest shock of the season, league leaders Burnham-on-Sea A were obliterated, annihilated, and sent home in pieces after a merciless 87–34 demolition by Williton A.

Twelve points to nil. No consolation rink. No dignity. Just a cold, clinical execution.

Williton didn’t just beat the leaders – they dragged them around the green, emptied their pockets, and sent them packing with their heads spinning. The title race has been blown wide open.

BRIDGWATER A FLOORED BY LOCAL RIVALS

Across town, Bridgwater A suffered their own nightmare as neighbours North Petherton A marched in, took control, and walked out with a 56–48 victory and 10–2 points.

Bridgwater’s home turf advantage? Gone. Their composure? Missing. Their fans? Stunned into silence.

North Petherton A now look like the dark horses galloping into the final stretch.

BOTTOM THREE? MORE LIKE BOTTOMLESS PIT

The league’s strugglers – Taunton C, Eastover, and Taunton Deane C – all crashed again, offering no resistance, no surprises, and no hope.

Relegation looms like a storm cloud ready to burst.

💥 DIVISION TWO: LEADERS SHAKEN BUT STILL STANDING

WELLINGTON B FINALLY FALL – BUT ONLY JUST

After nine unbeaten weeks, runaway leaders Wellington B finally tasted defeat, losing away to second‑placed Burnham-on-Sea B.

But let’s be honest: Wellington B remain comfortably, commandingly, almost arrogantly top of the table. This was a wobble, not a collapse.

NORTH PETHERTON B DETONATE WELLINGTON C

If you thought Division One had fireworks, Division Two said “hold my pint”.

North Petherton B unleashed a brutal 88–25 massacre of Wellington C, scooping 12–0 points and sending shockwaves through the chasing pack.

Wellington C were left staring at the scoreboard like it had personally insulted them.

🧨 THE VERDICT

Week 10 was carnage. Leaders crushed. Neighbours feuding. Underdogs snarling. Bottom clubs sinking fast.

If this is the build‑up, the final weeks of the WSBL season are going to be absolute box office.

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