KINGSLEY 1sts continued their poor form with another defeat at Cheshire Allicance leaders Chester County Officers.

Asked to bowl first, the visitors felt the absence of regular opener Adrian Burden.

In his absence Andrew Ainsworth (4-24) was the pick of the bowlers, with Andrew Storey (2-44) and James Hendry (2-50) playing their part.

Chester closed their innings on 175-9.

Once again Kingsley lost wickets at regular intervals during their reply, slipping to 56-4.

Harrison (26) top-scored but the visitors were unable to hold on, closing on 114 all out.

Kingsley drop three places to eighth following the loss.

They face a tough task to get their stuttering season back on track this weekend when they travel to second-placed Wistaston Village.