Scott Nicholls' 3-1 victory over Andy Brunton tightens the race at the top of Division 1. Nicholls moves to second place with 5 points after just one match, while Brunton maintains the lead with 8 points from two matches. With three matches remaining for Nicholls and two for Brunton, the battle for the top spot promises to be intense. Nicholls' historic edge in their head-to-head adds intrigue to this closely contested league.