BRIDGWATER & Albion are expecting a 1,500-plus crowd for Saturday's big derby clash at home to North Petherton in South West One (W).

Steve Pape, Petherton's new player-coach, has not played in a game between the sides and he said: "Our aim is to treat it as any other match.

"We want to play rugby and we will give 100 per cent.

"I know the two lads now in charge at Albion - I've played with them - and it would be nice to get one over them."

Petherton won 32-28 when the sides met in a thriller at the end of last season.

Leaders Weston are away to Newent in a top of the table match, Clevedon are home to Bideford, Thornbury play at Drybrook and Chard entertain Kingsbridge.

Matson are home to Okehampton and Teighmouth are the visitors to Midsomer Norton.