# County Championship title race

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/county-championship-title-race
> Updated: 2026-09-10T23:26:30.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The County Championship title race has seen a shift in leadership between Nottinghamshire and Somerset.

Initially, Nottinghamshire held the top position in the table following a 145-run victory over Surrey, highlighted by Olly Stone taking ten wickets for 94 runs. During this period, Somerset remained in pursuit of the title after defeating Essex.

Following a dominant 377-run victory over Leicestershire, Somerset moved to the top of the table. This win placed them four points ahead of Nottinghamshire as the championship enters its final stages. Somerset’s performance was supported by centuries from Josh Thomas and Henry Nicholls.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Somerset tops County Championship after beating Leicestershire

Somerset moved to the top of the County Championship after a decisive 377-run victory over Leicestershire, fueled by Henry Nicholls' century and strong bowling performances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somerset-tops-county-championship-after-beating-leicestershire

### 2026-08-25: Nottinghamshire maintains County Championship lead after victory over Surrey

Nottinghamshire remains top of the County Championship after a 145-run win over Surrey, fueled by Olly Stone’s ten-wicket match haul. Somerset also secured a victory against Essex.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nottinghamshire-maintains-county-championship-lead-after-victory-over-surrey

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