Vault 19 Tournament Strength: Where Were the Toughest Venues? The Final Rankings

 

Quest for Q School | End-of-series review

Another Vault series has come to an end, and that means it's time to look back at where the strongest tournaments were played.

Throughout Vault 19, I've been following the Tournament Strength figures across the ADC competitions, alongside WADC Vault 3.0. Rather than simply looking at which tournaments attracted the most players, the aim is to identify where the strongest competitive fields appeared.

Now that the series has finished, we can take a wider look. Which venues came out on top? Which regions produced the toughest tournaments? And where did the women's competitions stand out?

There are some familiar names at the top, but also a few surprises.

How the rankings work

For these rankings, I've taken each venue's highest Tournament Strength score during the series.

A venue might have hosted several tournaments, but it only appears once in each ranking. Where competitions have been listed under slightly different names at the same physical venue, I've combined them.

The regional tables use the geographical boundaries of the ADC Vault regions, presented here as Q4QS Regions.

It's worth stressing that these are rankings of the strongest individual tournament fields at each venue, rather than a measure of which venue was consistently strongest every week. That's a slightly different question, and one I'll return to.

ADC Vault 19: The Overall Top 10

Rank	Venue	Tournament Strength
1	Pinches Cue Club, Norwich	1.350
2	Faringdon Football Club, Faringdon	1.329
3	Clive Arms, Cardiff	1.325
4	Cressex Social Club, High Wycombe	1.317
5	Hethersett Social Club, Hethersett	1.298
6	Tipton Sports Academy, Tipton	1.297
7	Flight Night, Burnley	1.293
8=	Royal Sports Lounge, Farnworth	1.292
8=	Bostin Darts 180 Bar, Blackheath	1.292
8=	Coppenhall WMC, Crewe	1.292

Pinches finishes where it spent much of the series — on top

Pinches Cue Club in Norwich has been one of the outstanding venues throughout Vault 19.

Its highest Tournament Strength of 1.350 was enough to finish ahead of every other venue, but perhaps more impressive was the way it repeatedly produced strong figures.

Earlier in the series, Pinches recorded a succession of scores above 1.300, including another 1.350 in October. That suggests its leading position wasn't simply the result of one particularly strong evening.

Faringdon Football Club finishes second at 1.329, while Clive Arms in Cardiff takes third with 1.325.

Cressex Social Club is another venue worth mentioning. Earlier figures were considerably lower, but its 1.317 performance was strong enough to move it into fourth place overall.

And look how close things become further down the table. Just six thousandths separate Hethersett in fifth from the three venues tied for eighth.

It shows how competitive the leading end of Vault 19 has been.

Where were the strongest tournaments? The regional picture

The overall rankings tell us which venues recorded the biggest scores, but the regional tables provide a different perspective.

They also highlight venues that might otherwise be overlooked because they operate in areas with fewer nationally prominent tournaments.

East of England

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Pinches Cue Club, Norwich	1.350
2	Hethersett Social Club, Hethersett	1.298
3	Gardeners Arms, Ipswich	1.270
4	Clacton Sports Bar, Clacton-on-Sea	1.256
5	Sadies, Whittlesey	1.228

The East of England has the overall winner in Pinches, but the region is certainly not a one-venue story.

Hethersett finished fifth nationally, while Gardeners Arms and Clacton Sports Bar also recorded strong figures.

It's interesting that the leading two venues are both in the Norwich area. That part of the country clearly produced some very competitive fields during Vault 19.

South East & London

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Faringdon Football Club, Faringdon	1.329
2	Cressex Social Club, High Wycombe	1.317
3	Fareham Social Club, Portsmouth	1.286
4	Bradmoor Farm, Aylesbury	1.274
5	Royal British Legion, Sunbury-on-Thames	1.259

Faringdon and Cressex both feature in the national Top 4, making this one of the strongest regions at the very top.

Fareham Social Club also deserves attention with 1.286, while Bradmoor Farm and Sunbury-on-Thames complete a competitive five.

One thing I find interesting here is the geographical spread. The strongest tournaments weren't concentrated in London itself, with venues across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Surrey all featuring.

Wales

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Clive Arms, Cardiff	1.325
2	Lindsay Con Club, Cefn Hengoed	1.286
3	Bedlinog Rugby Club, Bedlinog	1.285
4	Splott Albion Pavilion, Cardiff	1.280
5	The Monty Club, Newtown	1.256

Wales has been particularly impressive.

Clive Arms finishes third overall, while Lindsay Con Club, Bedlinog Rugby Club and Splott Albion Pavilion are separated by just 0.006.

That's an exceptionally close group of venues, and it demonstrates the strength of competition across several Welsh locations.

The Monty Club in Newtown completes the five, giving us another strong performance away from the Cardiff area.

Midlands

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Tipton Sports Academy, Tipton	1.297
2	Bostin Darts 180 Bar, Blackheath	1.292
3	The Bagley Sports & Social Club, Shrewsbury	1.280
4	The Brookside, Syston	1.278
5	Rewind Sports Bar, Sleaford	1.265

There's very little separating the Midlands leaders.

Tipton Sports Academy takes first place, but Bostin Darts 180 Bar is just 0.005 behind.

Bagley and The Brookside are similarly close, and Rewind Sports Bar completes the five with 1.265.

It's a region where the strength appears to be spread across several venues rather than dominated by one.

North West

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Flight Night, Burnley	1.293
2=	Coppenhall WMC, Crewe	1.292
2=	Royal Sports Lounge, Farnworth	1.292
4	Pendlebury Social Club, Manchester	1.278
5	JJ's Pool Hall, Liverpool	1.253

If there was an award for the closest regional battle, the North West would have a very good claim.

Flight Night finishes first with 1.293, but Coppenhall WMC and Royal Sports Lounge are both just 0.001 behind.

Pendlebury Social Club also produced a strong 1.278, while JJ's Pool Hall in Liverpool completes the five.

The North West certainly didn't lack competitive venues.

South West

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Wiltshire Darts House, Swindon	1.269
2	Sartan Club, Bishopsworth	1.265
3	North Star Club, Calne	1.252
4	Dorchester Trinity Club, Dorchester	1.248
5	Barnstaple Football Club, Barnstaple	1.243

The South West is another region with a very closely matched leading group.

Wiltshire Darts House finishes first, just 0.004 ahead of Sartan Club.

North Star Club in Calne follows, with Dorchester Trinity Club and Barnstaple Football Club completing the five.

Only 0.026 separates first from fifth, which suggests that several venues in the region were capable of attracting similarly strong fields.

Yorkshire & Humber

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Barnsley WMC, Barnsley	1.274
2	The Wheatsheaf, Doncaster	1.240
3	Darfield Cons Club, Barnsley	1.188
4	Staincross Club, Barnsley	1.186
5	The Hopetown, Normanton	1.168

We have less extensive coverage in this region than in some of the others, so it's worth keeping that in mind when comparing regional depth.

Nevertheless, Barnsley WMC recorded an excellent 1.274, which would have been competitive in several other regional Top 5s.

The Wheatsheaf in Doncaster follows on 1.240, with three further venues completing the list.

The Barnsley area is particularly well represented here.

WADC Vault 3.0: The Overall Rankings

The women's competitions provide another interesting set of figures, and the geographical picture is particularly striking.

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Briton Ferry Workies, Briton Ferry	1.151
2	Penybanc RFC, Ammanford	1.077
3	Copa, Caernarfon	1.009
4	The 9 Darter, Port Talbot	0.997
5	Arrows Darts Venue, Resolven	0.986
6	Dereham Cricket Club, Dereham	0.980
7	Derby Arms, Birkenhead	0.971
8	MK Cocktail Lounge & Sports Bar, Bodmin	0.947
9	Castle Arms, Denbigh	0.944
10	Walton WMC, Walton-on-Thames	0.941

Numbered competitions at Copa, Penybanc and Arrows have been combined by physical venue, using the highest recorded score.

Briton Ferry leads the way

Briton Ferry Workies finishes with the outstanding WADC score of 1.151, comfortably ahead of Penybanc RFC at 1.077.

That's a substantial margin at the top, and one of the standout Tournament Strength performances across the women's series.

Penybanc also recorded another strong score of 1.049, suggesting that its leading position wasn't dependent on a single event.

Copa in Caernarfon finishes third after its 1.009 performance, while The 9 Darter and Arrows Darts Venue complete the leading five.

What immediately stands out is that all five of those venues are in Wales.

England's leading venue, Dereham Cricket Club, finishes sixth overall with 0.980.

WADC: England versus Wales

Rather than simply leave things at the overall rankings, it's worth looking at the two countries separately.

Wales Top 5

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Briton Ferry Workies, Briton Ferry	1.151
2	Penybanc RFC, Ammanford	1.077
3	Copa, Caernarfon	1.009
4	The 9 Darter, Port Talbot	0.997
5	Arrows Darts Venue, Resolven	0.986

England Top 5

Rank	Venue	Strength
1	Dereham Cricket Club, Dereham	0.980
2	Derby Arms, Birkenhead	0.971
3	MK Cocktail Lounge & Sports Bar, Bodmin	0.947
4	Walton WMC, Walton-on-Thames	0.941
5=	Fordham RBL, Fordham	0.933
5=	London GAA, Ruislip	0.933

The contrast is quite clear.

Wales has produced the five strongest WADC venue performances of the series, with Briton Ferry particularly far ahead.

England's leading two venues, Dereham and Derby Arms, were not far behind the lower end of the Welsh Top 5, but the Welsh performances were stronger at the very top.

That doesn't necessarily mean women's darts is stronger in Wales overall. Tournament Strength measures the competitive field at particular events, and differences in participation, venue coverage and the number of competitions can all affect the picture.

What we can say is that the strongest recorded WADC tournament fields in Vault 3.0 were overwhelmingly Welsh.

One outstanding tournament or a consistently strong venue?

There's an important distinction worth making before drawing too many conclusions.

These tables are based on the highest Tournament Strength achieved by each venue.

That's useful because it tells us where the toughest individual fields appeared. But a venue recording 1.300 once and 1.100 on several other occasions is a different proposition from one repeatedly recording figures close to 1.300.

Pinches is a good example of why this matters. Its repeated high scores suggest a particularly consistent standard, not merely an isolated peak.

The same question is worth asking about other venues: which attracted strong fields week after week, and which produced one exceptional event?

I think that deserves a separate look, using average Tournament Strength across the series and a minimum number of events.

What does Vault 19 tell us?

For me, three things stand out.

Firstly, Pinches Cue Club has earned its place at the top. Its leading score was impressive, but the repeated strong performances make the achievement more convincing.

Secondly, the geographical spread is encouraging. The national Top 10 includes venues from the East of England, South East, Wales, Midlands and North West. Strong grassroots competition is clearly not confined to one part of the country.

And thirdly, WADC Vault 3.0 has given us a particularly interesting Welsh story. Briton Ferry leads by a considerable margin, while Penybanc, Copa, The 9 Darter and Arrows all produced figures strong enough to keep England's leading venues outside the overall Top 5.

Tournament Strength isn't intended to tell us everything about a competition, and it certainly doesn't replace looking at individual players and results.

But it does give us another way of recognising the venues and organisers providing competitive opportunities across the grassroots game.

And after a full Vault series, that's a story worth telling.

More Vault 19 stories coming soon

This is just the first part of my end-of-series review.

Over the coming days, I'll be looking more closely at the players themselves: who won the most tournaments, who reached the most finals, which players produced the highest averages, and who consistently performed well across the series.

I'll also be looking for some of the less obvious stories. Players who regularly went deep without winning, those who improved as the series progressed, and perhaps a few names who performed better than their results initially suggest.

There should be plenty more to discover once we get into the individual match statistics.

Yesterday's Darts Results: Two 115.62 Averages, Simon Stevenson Shines in Plymouth and 103 Tournaments Added – 25 October 2026

Sunday was another huge day of grassroots darts, with 103 tournaments added to the Q4QS Database. And although there were plenty of winners to celebrate, three averages above 115 stood out: Ben Flanagan-McClelland recorded 118.66, while Jack Johnson and William Thomas both hit 115.62.

There was plenty happening closer to home too. Simon Stevenson and Andrew Cook enjoyed success in Plymouth, Ryan Greenslade won in Taunton, Scott Mc took the title in Gloucester, and Logun Godbeer came through a competitive Sunday session in Portishead.

We also had a particularly busy day of junior darts, while ten WADC competitions provided another excellent selection of results.

Ben Flanagan-McClelland tops the day with 118.66

At the Cue Club in South Wigston, Ben Flanagan-McClelland recorded an extraordinary 118.66 average against David Fisher. It was the highest individual match average in Sunday's report.

He also won ten matches, defeating Oliver Smith 3–1 in the final, and recorded other leading averages of 91.09 and 88.41.

It's one thing to hit an exceptional average in a single match. To follow it up by winning the tournament makes the achievement even more impressive.

Jack Johnson and William Thomas both hit 115.62

At Foots Cray Social Club, Jack Johnson produced a 115.62 average against Gareth Carter. He then averaged 109.98 in his 3–0 final victory over George Whyte, finishing with eight victories.

Meanwhile, at the Mile End Inn in Swansea, William Thomas matched that 115.62 against Zac Taylor. Thomas also won eight matches, defeating Jack Brown 3–0 in the final. His other leading averages included 98.02 and 95.94.

What impressed me most was that neither player simply produced one outstanding match and disappeared from the competition. Both went on to take the title.

Simon Stevenson and Andrew Cook enjoy a successful Sunday in Plymouth

There were two separate Vault 19 competitions recorded at Legends Lounge in Plymouth, producing two different winners.

Simon Stevenson won one competition, defeating Finlay Cleave 3–1 in the final and collecting eight victories. His leading averages included 98.71, 91.57, 91.09 and two performances of 88.41.

Stevenson also produced the highest recorded average across the two Plymouth competitions, hitting 103.66 against Blake Dolling.

In the other event, Andrew Cook defeated Finlay Cleave 3–0 in the final, also finishing with eight victories. Cleave reached both finals, which deserves recognition in its own right.

Scott Mc wins in Gloucester

At Tuffley Community Association, Scott Mc defeated Joe Bagguley 3–2 to win the Sunday Vault competition. Scott recorded an 89.16 average among his leading performances.

The highest average of the competition belonged to Alfie Palmer, who reached 96.97. Chris Wintle also impressed with 91.72.

Another competitive event in Gloucester, and another example of why the highest average doesn't always belong to the eventual winner.

Ryan Greenslade wins at the Queens Arms in Taunton

Ryan Greenslade defeated Lucas Bates 3–2 in a closely contested final at the Queens Arms. Both finalists finished with six victories.

The standout scoring performance came from Richard Frost, who recorded 95.94. Frost also produced 88.41 and 81.24 during the competition.

Greenslade's victory was built on getting through the matches that mattered.

Logun Godbeer takes the Portishead title

At Portishead Workmen's Club, Logun Godbeer defeated Woody Jewell 3–2 in the Sunday Session Open. Both finalists finished with eight victories.

Godbeer also recorded the highest average of the competition, 81.24 against Steve Boundy, alongside 75.37 against Max Maggs. Josh Rose contributed a 77.08 average.

Kaya Baysal produces another excellent performance

One of the strongest overall performances came at Flight Night in Burnley. Kaya Baysal won eight matches and defeated James Lawson 3–0 in the final.

Baysal recorded 103.66 twice, followed by 102.48 in the final and 93.94 in another match. Lawson also produced a 103.66 average.

It's an impressive set of figures, particularly when the tournament-winning performance itself was above 100.

James Richardson wins in Stoke

At Longton Snooker & Pool Club, James Richardson won the rearranged Wednesday Vault competition, defeating Oliver Griffiths 3–1. Richardson recorded a 107.36 average against Josh Gascoigne and finished with eight victories.

A second competition at the venue was won by Bailey Ward, who defeated Matt Carr 3–2. Ward recorded 93.94.

WADC: Gemma Hayter wins, while Sue Ramsay takes two titles

Sunday featured ten WADC competitions, including Event 11 of the WADC Winmau Championship South.

At Bradmoor Farm in Aylesbury, Gemma Hayter defeated Rebecca Rose 5–1 in the final. The highest average of the event belonged to Trina Gulliver at 86.18, followed closely by Fallon Sherrock's 86.06 and Rebecca Rose's 83.50.

Sue Ramsay enjoyed a particularly successful day, winning at both the Phoenix Club in Waterlooville and the Station in Bognor Regis. At Waterlooville she defeated Aimee Jeffery 3–0; at Bognor Regis she beat Mary-Jane Wingate 3–2.

There were further WADC victories for Sandra Rule in Warrington, Lisa Hughes in Caernarfon, Elsie-Mai Tarrant in Eastleigh, Kayleigh Brown in Colchester, Celia Allen in Preston, Eileen Harrison in Oldham and Loz Jones in Dyserth.

Kayleigh Brown's leading averages included 69.91, 66.80 and 60.12. It's good to see so many WADC competitions running on the same day, offering regular competitive opportunities across different levels of the women's game.

Junior Volts: Riley Cox wins in Exeter

Sunday brought a substantial programme of Junior Volts competitions across the country.

At the Kings Pub in Exeter, Riley Cox defeated Tommy Ronchetti 3–2 in the final, collecting six victories and recording the competition's highest average of 81.24 against Oliver Hutchings.

At the Banckers Draught in Minehead, Joshua Pravato won eight matches before defeating Jamie Roberts 3–1. Kyle Chivers recorded the highest average there at 80.35.

Charlie Lowin recorded an 89.46 average at Soccer Zone in Halesowen, although Tyler Shuck went on to win the competition. Jack Waker recorded 88.41 at Hotshots in Milton Keynes, while Josh Stonehouse averaged 83.50 in the final at the Baize Lounge in Selby.

Drake Porter was particularly consistent at the Rock Avenue Club in Gillingham, recording averages of 83.50, 81.98 and 80.52 on his way to victory.

Other junior winners included Chloe Wicks, Theo Everton, Ethan Challis, Alfie Osman, Sam Jones, Brodie Brompton, Logan Smith, Ryan Denner, Harvey Stringer, Jack Powell, James Butler, Harrison Doherty and Evan Matthews.

With so many junior tournaments taking place, it's encouraging to see both the number of players involved and the standard of darts being produced.

Sunday's highest recorded match averages

Player	Average	Venue
Ben Flanagan-McClelland	118.66	Cue Club, South Wigston
Jack Johnson	115.62	Foots Cray Social Club
William Thomas	115.62	Mile End Inn, Swansea
Dan Nicholls	111.51	C's Club, Chelmsley Wood
Tom Sawford	111.33	Murphy's Sports Bar, Worksop
Kevin Edwards	107.36	Clacton Sports Bar
James Richardson	107.36	Longton Snooker & Pool Club
Simon Stevenson	103.66	Legends Lounge, Plymouth
Kaya Baysal	103.66	Flight Night, Burnley
Robert Heard	103.66	Phoenix Club, Waterlooville

These are individual match averages, not tournament-wide averages. Players with several high-scoring matches appear once in this table.

My five standout performances

1. Ben Flanagan-McClelland: A 118.66 average, ten victories and the South Wigston title.
2. Jack Johnson: A 115.62 average, followed by 109.98 in the final.
3. William Thomas: A 115.62 average and eight victories in Swansea.
4. Kaya Baysal: Two 103.66 averages and a 102.48 final performance in Burnley.
5. Simon Stevenson: A tournament victory in Plymouth and a 103.66 average during the day's competitions.

Special mentions go to Dan Nicholls, James Richardson, Gemma Hayter, Sue Ramsay and the many Junior Volts winners.

Another busy Sunday for grassroots darts

With 103 tournaments added to the Q4QS Database, Sunday gave us another enormous selection of results to look through.

The highest averages naturally attract attention, but I think there's just as much value in recognising players who win their local competitions, reach finals or produce a personal-best performance.

Not everyone is going to average 100, and that's not what grassroots darts is about. For every 118.66, there will be someone delighted to have won their first tournament, reached their first final or finally beaten an opponent they've struggled against.

All of those achievements matter.

Explore the full results, rankings and player statistics at QuestForQSchool.

MODUS Champions Week 2026: What Do the Q4QS Statistics Tell Us?

 

Twelve players, one title, and a rather interesting set of statistics.

With MODUS Super Series Champions Week about to begin, I've been looking through my separate Q4QS MODUS database to see whether the numbers tell us anything that might not be obvious from the names involved.

And there are a few surprises.

Rather than relying on reputation or general darts rankings, I've compared the players' recorded MODUS performances, including their overall averages, recent form and previous meetings.

There is one important qualification: my database currently contains ten of the twelve qualifying weeks from Series 15, so this is not a complete statistical record of the current series. However, it does give us plenty of historical MODUS performances to examine.

The twelve finalists compared

Averages are three-dart match averages from the database's calculated player statistics. Last 20 is each player's latest recorded MODUS matches, not necessarily their latest matches in all competitions.

Player	MODUS matches	Overall avg	Last 20 avg	Last 20 wins
Darren Beveridge	19	95.73	95.73*	16/19
Derek Coulson	286	93.66	94.80	16/20
Andy Baetens	61	92.19	94.18	15/20
Danny Ayres	56	89.65	92.68	13/20
Archie Self	109	89.33	95.65	13/20
Ted Evetts	133	88.90	88.55	13/20
Scott Robertson	75	89.74	88.60	16/20
Neil Duff	466	87.30	86.44	15/20
Scott Campbell	156	86.83	88.53	14/20
Michael Wiles	27	86.53	86.46	12/20
David Davies	210	85.86	90.11	13/20
Benito van de Pas	29	83.86	85.64	15/20

Beveridge has only 19 matches recorded, so his last-20 figure covers those 19.

The biggest takeaway is that the recent-form picture is quite different from the overall rankings. Archie Self's 95.65 over his latest 20 matches is particularly impressive compared with his longer-term 89.33.

Beveridge sets the average benchmark

Darren Beveridge tops the overall average comparison with 95.73.

That's an impressive figure, although his sample of 19 matches is considerably smaller than that of several other finalists.

He has won 16 of those 19 matches, an 84.2% success rate.

If he maintains that combination of scoring and winning, he will be difficult to stop.

Coulson has the experience and the numbers

Derek Coulson is perhaps the most convincing contender when we combine average and sample size.

Across 286 recorded MODUS matches, he has averaged 93.66 and won 207.

His last 20 matches are even more encouraging: 16 victories and a 94.80 average.

Maintaining those figures across so many appearances is no small achievement.

Coulson also has previous experience against several of the other finalists, something which could become important as the week develops.

Archie Self's recent scoring deserves attention

One of the most interesting figures belongs to Archie Self.

His overall MODUS average is 89.33 across 109 matches, but that rises to 95.65 over his latest 20 recorded matches.

That's a substantial difference.

It suggests that judging Self solely on his longer-term average could underestimate his current scoring ability.

He has won 13 of those last 20 matches, so his recent scoring hasn't translated into quite as high a win percentage as Coulson or Beveridge.

Nevertheless, that scoring level makes him a serious contender.

Baetens is another strong challenger

Andy Baetens has recorded 61 MODUS matches, winning 44 and averaging 92.19.

His latest 20 matches show an improvement to 94.18, alongside 15 victories.

That puts him among the strongest players when we look at both recent scoring and results.

If he brings that level into Champions Week, he has every reason to be confident.

Don't overlook the others

Danny Ayres has a 92.68 average across his latest 20 recorded MODUS matches, which puts him firmly in the conversation.

Scott Robertson has won 16 of his latest 20, matching Coulson's recent win total, although his average of 88.60 is lower.

Neil Duff has an extraordinary amount of MODUS experience in this comparison, with 466 recorded matches. His recent 15 wins from 20 show that he remains competitive.

David Davies is another interesting case. His overall average is 85.86, but his latest 20 matches average 90.11.

That is precisely the sort of difference I wanted this analysis to identify.

And Michael Wiles, Scott Campbell, Ted Evetts and Benito van de Pas all have records suggesting they shouldn't be dismissed simply because others have stronger headline figures.

What about previous meetings?

This is where the database becomes particularly useful.

Coulson and Scott Robertson have met seven times in the recorded MODUS data, with Coulson leading 4–3.

Coulson and Neil Duff have met six times, with their record level at three wins apiece.

Archie Self leads Scott Campbell 3–2 across five meetings, while Coulson leads Self 2–1.

Those results don't guarantee anything this week, but they do remind us that some of the players have already demonstrated an ability to beat one another.

And with several days of competition ahead, those familiar match-ups could become significant.

My statistical shortlist

Based on the available MODUS evidence, four players particularly interest me.

Derek Coulson has the strongest combination of long-term scoring, substantial match history and recent results.

Darren Beveridge has the highest average and best recorded win percentage, although his sample is much smaller.

Andy Baetens combines a strong overall record with excellent recent form.

Archie Self is the player whose recent scoring stands out most sharply against his longer-term numbers.

If I had to choose one player whose statistics might surprise people, it would be Self.

But this isn't a prediction that the title is his. It's an observation that his recent MODUS scoring deserves serious attention.

The real test begins now

Statistics can tell us who has performed well, but they cannot guarantee what happens next.

Champions Week brings different opponents, different pressures and a different challenge from winning an individual qualifying week.

That's what makes it worth following.

I'll be watching how these twelve players perform against their historical numbers, whether the leading scorers maintain their standards, and whether somebody further down the averages produces the performances of their life.

The Q4QS numbers point towards Coulson, Beveridge, Baetens and Self. But will the darts follow the statistics?

Q4QS Weekly Spotlight: Kelson Hughes, Keegan Brown and Tracey Dean Shine | 18–24 October 2026

 

Another week of grassroots darts, another mountain of results to look through, and another three players who caught my eye.

One thing I particularly like about putting these weekly articles together is that there's always more than one way to have a good week.

You can win several tournaments, of course. But you can also play consistently well without picking up every trophy, or reach a final that means more to you than half a dozen ordinary victories.

That's why I don't want this feature to become simply a list of the players with the highest averages or the most wins.

This week I've chosen Kelson Hughes, Keegan Brown and Tracey Dean.

Between them, they've produced some excellent performances, but there are three quite different stories behind those results.

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Kelson Hughes — Q4QS Rank #606

Player Profile

Kelson Hughes has been building an impressive record in the Q4QS Database.

From 110 recorded matches, he's won 96, giving him an outstanding 87.3% win rate.

He's competed in 17 recorded events, winning five tournaments and reaching another four finals. He's also made four semi-finals.

His overall match average stands at 77.42, with a Q4QS Average of 78.36.

His highest recorded average is a remarkable 115.62, achieved against Lucas Martin at the Castle Arms in Denbigh on 13 October.

That performance was actually from the previous week, but it gives an indication of the standard Kelson can produce.

And this week, he certainly made his presence felt around North Wales.

This Week

Kelson began his run on Tuesday 20 October by winning the Vault 19.0 tournament at Castle Arms, Denbigh.

Among his performances was a 100.20 average against Max Messham, while he also recorded a 3–0 victory over Baz Tym.

On Wednesday, he followed that with another tournament victory at The Nelson in Rhyl.

Two evenings, two titles.

Then on Thursday he completed a hat-trick of consecutive Vault victories, this time at Cross Foxes, Prestatyn.

One of the standout performances came against Jason Boulton, with Kelson producing a 107.36 average in a 2–0 victory.

Three tournaments on three consecutive evenings is an excellent return, regardless of the standard you're playing at.

But there was still more to come.

On Saturday, Kelson competed in the Keith Woodfine Memorial at Prestatyn Town Football Club.

This time he reached the final after defeating Richard Martin 3–0, Adam Paxton 3–1 and Alex Williams 4–3 in the knockout stages.

His semi-final against Alex Williams was particularly close, with Kelson averaging 84.03.

The final against Andy Courtney proved a step too far, with Kelson losing 5–1, although he still averaged 83.84.

So, across the week, Kelson collected three Vault titles and a memorial tournament runner-up finish.

What I like about this run is that it wasn't simply one outstanding evening.

He kept turning up, kept winning matches and kept putting himself in contention.

There's obviously a big difference between winning a local Vault event and reaching the final of a larger tournament.

But doing both in the same week is certainly worth recognising.

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Keegan Brown — Q4QS Rank #388

Player Profile

Keegan Brown is a name many darts followers will already recognise, but I'm looking at his performances here in exactly the same way as everyone else's: through the results recorded in the Q4QS Database.

And those results make interesting reading.

Across 259 recorded matches, Keegan has won 220, giving him an 84.9% win rate.

He's appeared in 48 recorded events, winning 13 tournaments and finishing runner-up on another eight occasions.

His overall match average stands at 81.42, while his Q4QS Average is slightly higher at 82.52.

His best recorded match average is 115.62, achieved at the Simeon Arms in Ryde on 14 October.

Again, that was the previous week, but it's a reminder of the level he's capable of reaching.

His recorded victories also include wins over Scott Waites and Tommy Morris on the PDC Challenge Tour.

This week, however, it was his consistency across several local competitions that caught my attention.

This Week

Keegan enjoyed an extremely productive few days, reaching four finals in four days.

His run included two tournament victories and two runner-up finishes, with appearances across the Isle of Wight and Southampton area.

On Tuesday 20 October, he was competing at the Ambassador Freehouse on the Isle of Wight.

One particularly impressive performance came against Connor Mitchell, whom he defeated 2–0 with a 103.66 average.

Later in the week, Keegan crossed over to the Southampton area.

On Thursday, he competed at Locks Heath Working Men's Club, producing a superb 111.33 average in a 2–0 victory over Jason Collins.

He also beat Gary Stafford 3–0 in the quarter-final, averaging 93.94, before defeating Bart Blake 3–0 in the semi-final.

Then on Friday he reached another final, this time at Sarisbury Green Social Club.

His route included a 3–0 quarter-final victory over Thomas Lacey, averaging 86.71, followed by another 3–0 win against Archie Davies-Eade in the semi-final.

That semi-final came with a 93.94 average.

The final went to Jarred Cole, who won 3–1, although Keegan still averaged 84.24.

There's a temptation when looking at a player with Keegan's experience to take performances like these for granted.

But I don't think we should.

Whatever level you've played at previously, you still have to turn up, win your matches and earn your place in the final.

And reaching four finals in four days is an excellent achievement.

The two titles are obviously welcome, but it's the consistency that stands out for me.

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Tracey Dean — Q4QS Rank #4,976

Player Profile

Tracey Dean is probably the player whose story best illustrates why I started doing these Weekly Spotlights.

She's not someone whose record is built around winning a tournament every other night.

Instead, there's a substantial amount of competitive darts behind her, and this week she enjoyed a couple of performances that deserve recognition.

The Q4QS Database currently contains 421 recorded matches for Tracey, of which she's won 243.

That gives her a 57.7% win rate.

She's competed in 98 recorded events, winning three tournaments and finishing runner-up on another nine occasions.

She's also reached six semi-finals and 18 quarter-finals.

Her overall match average is 62.28, with a Q4QS Average of 62.37.

Her highest recorded average is 97.66, achieved against Archie Wright in June.

She's also recorded victories over players including Angela Kirkwood, Jake B-Smith and Jamie Chaplin.

But this week's story isn't really about her best averages.

It's about reaching a major final and then coming close again just two days later.

This Week

On Sunday 18 October, Tracey reached the final of the WADC Red Dragon National Singles.

I think that's worth emphasising.

This wasn't simply another local weekly tournament. It was a national final, and Tracey had played her way into the last match of the competition.

She eventually finished runner-up to Jo Locke.

Of course, losing a national final is going to be disappointing, particularly when you've worked your way through the field to get there.

But reaching that stage is an achievement in itself.

And Tracey's week wasn't finished.

On Tuesday 20 October, she was back competing in the SDO Challenge Series 3.

Once again, she reached the final.

Her route included a 3–1 quarter-final victory over Steven Thomas, averaging 65.41, followed by a much closer semi-final against Sam Jones.

Tracey won that match 3–2 with a 70.85 average.

The final against Keegan Green was another close contest, but this time Tracey was on the wrong end of a 3–2 result.

She averaged 68.57 in defeat.

So, in the space of three days, Tracey had reached two finals, including a national final, without quite managing to collect the winner's trophy.

And that, for me, is precisely why she deserves a place in this week's article.

It's very easy to look at a results page, see who won, and move on.

But the player who finishes runner-up has often won just as many difficult matches to get there.

Tracey's wider record shows someone who has competed regularly, experienced plenty of defeats as well as victories, and kept putting herself into tournaments.

That persistence deserves credit.

And reaching a national final is something she can rightly take pride in.

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Three Players, Three Different Stories

This week's selections are quite a contrast.

Kelson Hughes enjoyed a superb run around North Wales, winning three Vault events on consecutive evenings before reaching the Keith Woodfine Memorial final.

Keegan Brown demonstrated remarkable consistency, reaching four finals in four days and producing some outstanding averages along the way.

And Tracey Dean reached the WADC Red Dragon National Singles final on Sunday 18 October, then followed it with another runner-up finish on Tuesday.

Three very different achievements.

There were plenty of other players who could have been featured this week, including those who won several tournaments, reached finals without winning, or produced performances well above their usual level.

But that's what makes grassroots darts so interesting.

There are stories everywhere, and not all of them finish with somebody lifting a trophy.

I'll keep looking for those stories each week.

Congratulations to Kelson, Keegan and Tracey on performances that caught my eye.

Who caught yours?

Yesterday's Darts Results: Taylor Greaves and Sam Morris Hit 115.62 as Kurt Parry Wins in Llanelli – 24 October 2026

Saturday produced another busy day of grassroots darts, with 60 tournaments added to the Q4QS Database. There were two extraordinary 115.62 averages, a major memorial tournament in North Wales, plenty of junior darts and seven WADC competitions.

What particularly caught my attention was the range of performances. We had some exceptional scoring at the top end, but also players winning tournaments through consistency, determination and the ability to produce their best darts when it mattered.

Taylor Greaves produces 115.62 in Doncaster

One of the day's outstanding performances came at the Wheatsheaf in Doncaster, where Taylor Greaves defeated Peter Roebuck 3–1 in the final.

Greaves finished with eight victories and recorded an incredible 115.62 average against Steve Coates. He also averaged 97.08 in the final and recorded 91.09 earlier in the competition.

Daz Green wasn't far behind in the scoring department, producing 107.36 against Marc Wilkinson and another 96.97 against Gav Grayson.

It's one thing to produce an exceptional average in a short match, but Greaves backed up his highest score with a tournament victory. That's what makes his performance particularly impressive.

Sam Morris matches 115.62 in Shrewsbury

Remarkably, Greaves wasn't the only player to average 115.62 on Saturday.

At the Inn On The Green in Shrewsbury, Sam Morris recorded exactly the same average against Jack Bratby.

The tournament itself went to Paul Rowley, who defeated Jake B-Smith 3–1 in the final, producing an excellent 102.26 average in the deciding match.

Rowley finished with eight victories, while B-Smith won seven and recorded 95.94 and two averages of 93.94.

For me, this was another interesting example of the difference between producing the highest average and winning the tournament. Morris provided the headline figure, but Rowley was the player who came away with the title.

Kurt Parry wins in Llanelli with three ton-plus averages

After his excellent performances in Cardiff on Friday, Kurt Parry was back among the headlines on Saturday.

At Terry Griffiths Matchroom in Llanelli, Parry defeated Corey Milward 3–2 in the final, finishing with eight victories.

His leading averages were particularly impressive:

• 111.33 against Roger James
• 107.36 against Dylan Holborn
• 100.20 against Edward Manley

Three averages above 100 in the same tournament is an excellent achievement, particularly when combined with the title.

Bobby Short also impressed with 96.97, while Manley recorded 91.09.

Parry's performances across the two days certainly make him one of the players worth watching in the Q4QS Database.

Andy Courtney takes the Keith Woodfine Memorial title

One of Saturday's biggest competitions was the Keith Woodfine Memorial 2026, held at Prestatyn Town Football Club.

With 155 matches recorded, this was a substantial event, and Andy Courtney emerged as champion after defeating Kelson Hughes 5–1 in the final.

Courtney finished with ten victories, while Hughes collected nine.

There were also some excellent individual averages. Alex Williams, Luke Newport and Courtney all recorded 103.66, while Newport added 98.33 and Dai Davies produced 97.82.

I always think memorial tournaments deserve particular recognition. They bring players together for something beyond the competition itself, while still producing some excellent darts.

Congratulations to Courtney on winning the title.

Steve West wins Portsmouth Phoenix Saturday Series

At the Portsmouth Phoenix Saturday Series Event 3, Steve West defeated Taylor Harding 5–1 in the final.

West won eleven matches, the highest total in the competition.

Marvin Meal was particularly impressive on the averages, recording 96.97, 93.94 and 91.09.

Neil Munro also reached 91.09, while West himself recorded the same average during his run to the title.

With 148 matches recorded, this was another sizeable Saturday tournament.

WADC: Gemma Hayter defeats Fallon Sherrock as Laura Sloggett wins in Bodmin

There was plenty happening in the women's game on Saturday, with seven WADC competitions recorded, including the Winmau Championship South.

At Bradmoor Farm in Aylesbury, Gemma Hayter defeated Fallon Sherrock 5–3 to win Event 9 of the WADC Winmau Championship South.

Hayter produced an excellent sequence of averages, including 87.00 against Rebecca Rose, 83.72 against Louise Pearson and 79.05 in the final.

Sherrock also played well, recording 86.38 against Jo Locke.

It was an impressive tournament victory for Hayter, particularly against such a well-known opponent.

Closer to home, Laura Sloggett won at Bodmin Band & Social Club, defeating Sarah Williams 3–2 in the final. Sloggett collected four victories and recorded the event's highest average of 43.62.

Elsewhere, there were more WADC winners to recognise:

• Janet Hardman defeated Emma Evans 3–1 at Great Float Social Club in Wallasey, recording a best average of 63.96.
• Kelly Stevens won both Castle & Falcon competitions in Newark, defeating Stacey Grand-Scrutton 3–0 and Nikki Rainbow 3–2. Her highest recorded average was 73.92.
• Michelle Bull defeated Fran Bent 3–2 at the Glebe in Stevenage.
• Kaylee Hughes defeated Loz Jones 3–2 at the Royal Oak in Rhyl.

I think it's particularly encouraging to see the WADC providing opportunities at different levels. Saturday's results included established names competing at the Winmau Championship alongside players enjoying regular local tournaments.

All of those competitions deserve their place in the daily roundup.

Junior darts: Arjun Sharma, Rhodri Phillips and Charlie Lowin impress

Saturday was also an extremely busy day for junior darts, with eight Junior Volts competitions recorded alongside several academy and youth events.

At Bushey Conservative Club, Arjun Sharma defeated Prem Ahluwalia 3–0 in the final.

Sharma won eight matches and recorded averages of 91.09, 86.71 and 85.89. That's an excellent series of performances for a junior player.

At Glanyrafon Arms in Llandysul, Rhodri Phillips defeated Oliver Williams 3–1 in the final.

Phillips won seven matches and recorded three separate averages of 83.50, alongside 81.98.

At Bostin Darts 180 Bar in Blackheath, Charlie Lowin defeated Fraser Waterworth 3–2, collecting seven victories and recording an 83.50 average.

Other Junior Volts winners included Remy Stapleton at Clacton Sports Bar, Zach Langley at Gamlingay Social Club, Callum Kerrigan at Lincoln Darts Hub, Seth Vickers at the Tungsten Inn in Grimsby and Theo Galea at Vikings Social Club in Norwich.

There were also victories for Iestyn Price in the JDC Wales Academy Rising Stars, Llewelyn Summerhayes in the JDC Wales RS Plate and Bobby Haste at the Leeds Darts Association Youth Round Robin.

It's encouraging to see so many young players getting regular competitive opportunities. And with averages above 90 already appearing in junior tournaments, there's certainly plenty of talent coming through.

Logun Godbeer wins at the 49 Club

At the 49 Club in Weston-super-Mare, Logun Godbeer won the Under-65 Saturday Round Robin, defeating Daniel Short 4–1 in the final.

Godbeer collected seven victories and produced the three highest averages of the tournament: 87.39, 83.50 and 74.40.

Short finished with five victories, while Leo Kent and Phil Woodall each collected four.

It's another good example of a tournament format giving players the opportunity to compete against others within a similar average range.

Other Saturday winners worth mentioning

There was plenty more happening around the country.

At the Boulevard Club in Peterborough, Mark Lynn defeated Craig Sayer 3–1, finishing with eight victories and recording a best average of 92.02.

Curtis Hammond won at the Len Forge Centre in Southend, defeating Corey Minchin 3–0. Hammond recorded averages of 94.26, 93.94, 93.94 and 91.16.

At John Selden in Worthing, Connor Levett defeated Timothy Peirce 3–0, winning eight matches and producing three separate 93.94 averages.

Jake Eichen won at Woodbridge Hill Working Men's Club in Guildford, defeating Ryan Mitchell 3–0 and collecting nine victories.

At Bunker 19 in Southend, Michael Van Pinnington defeated Arun Grewal 3–0, recording 88.41, 86.71 and 85.08.

Tom McInnes won at Pot Black in Shanklin, defeating Jay Moore 3–0, while Spud Thomas took the title at the Goat in Penygroes.

Elsewhere, James Mulvaney defeated Deta Hedman 5–4 in the ADC Open Singles final, and Harrison Leigh won both the McNamara's Sports Bar Grand Slam and the Club Burtonwood Grand Slam.

Saturday's highest recorded averages

These are the leading individual match averages from the day's results.

Player	Average	Tournament / venue
Sam Morris	115.62	Inn On The Green, Shrewsbury
Taylor Greaves	115.62	Wheatsheaf, Doncaster
Kurt Parry	111.33	Terry Griffiths Matchroom, Llanelli
Daz Green	107.36	Wheatsheaf, Doncaster
Alex Williams	103.66	Keith Woodfine Memorial
Luke Newport	103.66	Keith Woodfine Memorial
Andy Courtney	103.66	Keith Woodfine Memorial
Paul Rowley	102.26	Inn On The Green, Shrewsbury
Martin McDonough	100.20	Club Burtonwood Grand Slam
Ryan Mitchell	100.20	Woodbridge Hill, Guildford

These are individual match averages, not tournament-wide averages. Kurt Parry also recorded 107.36 in Llanelli, giving him two of the day's highest individual performances.

My five standout performances

1. Taylor Greaves – A 115.62 average and eight victories on the way to the Doncaster title.
2. Kurt Parry – Three averages above 100, including 111.33, and the tournament victory in Llanelli.
3. Sam Morris – Matching the day's highest average with 115.62 in Shrewsbury.
4. Andy Courtney – Ten victories to win the Keith Woodfine Memorial.
5. Arjun Sharma – Eight junior victories, with averages of 91.09, 86.71 and 85.89.

Special mentions also go to Gemma Hayter for her WADC Championship victory over Fallon Sherrock, Rhodri Phillips for his consistent junior performances and Kelly Stevens for winning two WADC competitions in Newark.

Another 60 tournaments added to Q4QS

Saturday was another reminder of just how varied grassroots darts has become.

At one end we had two players recording averages above 115. At the other, we had junior tournaments, average-restricted competitions, charity events and local WADC competitions giving players the opportunity to compete and enjoy the game.

And that's what I particularly like about covering grassroots darts.

Not everybody is chasing a 100 average. Some players are trying to win their first tournament, others are looking to improve their consistency, and some simply want a good day out with their darts.

All of those performances are part of the wider picture.

Full results, rankings and player statistics are available at Quest For Q School.

The Little Wins – Why Every Darts Tournament Doesn't Have to Be About Winning

 

Sometimes the best thing you take home from a darts tournament isn't a trophy, a good average or even a victory. Sometimes it's just one visit to the board.

I was playing in an Under-55 average darts tournament today, and something happened that got me thinking.

One of the players hit his first-ever 180 in a tournament.

Now, to some players, a 180 is almost routine. Some hit several in a single match. But at our level, particularly for somebody who has never managed one in competitive darts before, it's a big moment.

And you could see how much it meant to him.

He was absolutely delighted, and rightly so.

The interesting thing was that he actually lost the match.

But I suspect when he looks back on today's tournament, he won't be thinking too much about the defeat. He'll remember that first 180.

And why shouldn't he?

It got me thinking about something that perhaps we don't do enough of in darts.

Celebrate the little wins.

We Can't All Win the Tournament

The reality of competitive darts is that, unless you're fortunate enough to win the whole thing, you're eventually going to lose.

That's true whether you're playing in a local Under-55 competition or on the biggest stages in the world.

But does that mean the tournament has been a failure?

I don't think it does.

We spend an awful lot of time measuring ourselves against results. Did we win? Did we qualify from the group? What was our average? Did we play better than last week?

And those things matter, of course they do.

But perhaps there's another way of looking at it.

What if, before every tournament, we gave ourselves one or two smaller goals?

Not necessarily winning the tournament. Not even necessarily winning a match.

Just something achievable that would represent a little bit of progress.

Maybe it's hitting your first 180. Maybe it's getting through a match without becoming frustrated with yourself. Perhaps it's finally managing that checkout you've been struggling with.

There are plenty of possibilities.

And if you manage one of them, then surely you've taken something positive away from the day?

What If You Don't Achieve Your Goals?

This is where I think it gets a little more interesting.

Let's say you've gone to a tournament with a couple of goals in mind.

You don't achieve either of them.

You lose your matches, your average is disappointing, and you come away feeling that you've played terribly.

We've all been there.

So is there still a little win somewhere?

Perhaps you checked out with your first dart at a double in one leg.

Perhaps you played somebody considerably better than you and managed to take them all the way down to a deciding double.

Perhaps you produced one really good leg, even though the rest of the match was pretty awful.

Or maybe you recovered from a bad start and showed a bit of determination.

None of these things is going to get you a trophy.

But they might just be something worth remembering.

And if you can find one little thing you've done well, perhaps the journey home doesn't feel quite so disappointing.

Sometimes There Really Isn't a Positive

Now, I don't want this to turn into one of those motivational articles where we're told that every defeat is secretly a victory.

Because it isn't.

Sometimes you have an absolute mare.

You can't score, you can't finish, nothing feels right, and the more you try, the worse it gets.

You look back over the tournament, try to find something positive, and genuinely can't think of anything.

And you know what?

That's fine too.

There's no point inventing a positive just for the sake of it.

Accept that you played badly. Own it. Don't make excuses, and don't spend the next three days beating yourself up about it either.

Every darts player has those days.

Every single one.

Even the players you look up to, who seem to throw effortlessly and rarely miss a double, have tournaments where absolutely nothing goes right.

You might not notice it because you're too busy comparing your worst performances with their best ones.

But it happens.

And the wonderful thing about grassroots darts is that, more often than not, there's another tournament just around the corner.

Another chance to start again.

Give Yourself Something to Aim For

I think there's a lot to be said for setting small personal targets before a tournament.

Not huge ambitions that depend on who turns up or who you happen to draw.

Just little things you can work towards.

Something that makes you feel you're improving, even if the results haven't quite caught up yet.

And perhaps those targets should change as you improve.

For somebody relatively new to competitive darts, hitting a first 180 might be a massive milestone.

For somebody else, it might be recording their first 60 average, winning a group match or finally managing to beat a player they've lost to several times.

For a more experienced player, the target might be maintaining concentration, improving finishing or producing a more consistent performance throughout the day.

The important thing is that they're your goals.

Not somebody else's.

Because we're all at different stages of our darts journey, and progress doesn't look the same for everybody.

Something I'd Like to Bring to Q4QS

This is actually something I'm hoping to develop as part of QuestForQSchool in the new year.

I've got plans for a training and player-development section, and one of the things I'd like to introduce is the ability for players to set themselves personal tournament goals.

Nothing overcomplicated.

Just a way of deciding what you'd like to achieve, recording how you got on and hopefully seeing those little improvements add up over time.

Because while Q4QS already looks at rankings, results, averages and performances, I think there's another side to darts development that's just as important.

Recognising progress, however small it might be.

And sometimes the numbers alone don't tell the whole story.

One Visit Can Make Your Day

So I'll finish by going back to that player from today's tournament.

He didn't win his match.

He didn't win the tournament.

But he hit his first competitive 180, and he was absolutely delighted.

And I thought that was brilliant.

Because in years to come, he might not remember who knocked him out today, what his average was or even how many matches he played.

But I reckon he'll remember that 180.

And that, to me, is what a little win is all about.

Next time you play a tournament, give yourself something to aim for. And when you get home, ask yourself what you can take away from the day.

Hopefully there'll be something positive.

And if there isn't?

Put the darts away, forget about it and have another go next time.

There's always another tournament.

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QuestForQSchool – Following the numbers, celebrating the players and recognising the little wins along the way.

Yesterday's Darts Results: Joshua Russell Hits 115.62, Steve Haggerty Shines in Derby and Henry Cooper Wins in Taunton – 23 October 2026

Friday brought another 68 tournaments into the Q4QS Database, with some outstanding performances across the country.

Joshua Russell recorded the highest match average of the day, a superb 115.62 in Cardiff, while Steve Haggerty produced 109.98 in the final at Derby's Iron Ram.

There were also three players recording 107.36 at the Royal Oak in Rhyl, including eventual winner Luke Newport.

Closer to home, Henry Cooper put together an excellent evening in Taunton, Pete Hughes won in Evesham, and CJ Ayres took another Street Darts Organisation title.

There was also a WADC competition at Bradmoor Farm, while the Junior Volts programme continued with tournaments in Aylesford, Ryde and Leeds.

Henry Cooper impresses in Taunton

One of Friday's standout performances came at Pegasus 68 Club in Taunton, where Henry Cooper defeated Dave Fisher 3–0 in the final.

Cooper finished with seven victories and produced an impressive collection of averages: 93.94, 93.94, 91.09 and 88.41.

That's the sort of consistency I particularly like to see. A single high average is always worth mentioning, but producing several strong performances throughout a tournament tells us rather more.

Nick Eggbeer actually recorded the highest individual average at the venue, hitting 100.20 against Aaron Glynn.

Dave Fisher collected six victories on his way to the final, but Cooper was the player who came away with the title.

Pete Hughes wins at the Bengeworth in Evesham

At the Bengeworth Club, Pete Hughes enjoyed another successful Friday evening, defeating Richard Bambridge 3–0 in the final.

Hughes finished with eight victories, the most at the venue, and recorded averages of 88.41 and 88.12 among his best performances.

There were some impressive displays elsewhere in the competition.

Mitchell Leeming recorded the highest average of the evening at 91.09, while Jason Reeve produced 89.70.

Reeve and Bambridge each collected six victories, with Reece Pinches and Leeming finishing on five.

It was another competitive night in Evesham, with Hughes ultimately proving the most successful player.

Joshua Russell records 115.62 in Cardiff

The highest average in Friday's results came at Splott Albion Pavilion in Cardiff.

Joshua Russell produced an outstanding 115.62 against Kurt Parry, who himself was playing some excellent darts.

Parry recorded averages of 111.33, 107.36 and 105.23 during the evening, giving him three of the strongest individual performances across the entire day's results.

Yet neither player finished as tournament champion.

That honour went to Mark Hyde, who defeated Russell 3–2 in the final.

Hyde and Russell both finished with seven victories, while Parry collected six.

I think this is one of the more interesting results of the evening. Russell produced the highest average, Parry put together a remarkable series of performances, but Hyde was the player who won the tournament.

It's a good reminder that the highest average doesn't always translate into the title.

Steve Haggerty produces a superb final in Derby

At the Iron Ram in Derby, Steve Haggerty defeated Ash Weaver 3–0 in the final.

And Haggerty certainly saved some of his best darts for the deciding match.

He recorded a 109.98 average in the final, having also produced 104.86 earlier in the competition.

Weaver was no passenger, either. His leading averages included 100.20, 96.97 and 96.23, the latter coming in the final.

Both finalists finished with seven victories.

It's another example of a final where the standard of darts was particularly impressive. To average almost 110 while winning the title is an excellent achievement.

Luke Newport wins a high-quality evening in Rhyl

There was a remarkable collection of averages at the Royal Oak in Rhyl.

Three players recorded exactly 107.36 during the competition:

• Kelson Hughes, against Dave Hornby.
• Steven Morris, against Scott Millington.
• Luke Newport, against Darren Southall.

Newport went on to win the tournament, defeating Baz Tym 3–1 in the final and finishing with eight victories.

Tym collected seven victories and recorded averages of 96.97 and 91.09.

Kelson Hughes also finished with six wins.

With three different players recording averages above 107, this was certainly one of Friday's strongest individual scoring displays.

Callum Page takes the Clacton title

At Clacton Sports Bar, Callum Page defeated Kevin Edwards 3–1 in the final.

Page won seven matches and produced an excellent 100.20 average against Keith Farthing, alongside 90.55 in the final.

Edwards actually recorded the highest average of the competition, 107.36 against Aaron Reilly.

Simon Cuthbert also contributed a 91.09.

Again, we had a tournament where the highest individual average belonged to someone other than the eventual winner.

Page's seven victories were enough to secure the title.

Mark Lynn wins in Peterborough

At the Boulevard Club in Peterborough, Mark Lynn defeated Aaron Reed 3–1 in the final.

Lynn produced the highest average of the competition, 103.66 against Charles Crowson, and finished with seven victories.

Reed also won seven matches, while Colin Hopkins, Brett Claydon and Sid Stovold each collected five.

Claydon recorded 96.97 and 88.41 during the competition.

It was a strong evening for Lynn, combining the highest recorded average with the tournament victory.

CJ Ayres wins again at Street Darts Organisation

The SDO Open Series reached Week 6 on Friday, with CJ Ayres defeating Jack Western 3–1 in the final.

Ayres finished with eight victories and recorded averages of 93.94 and 91.09.

Western also produced 93.94 during the competition, while Warren Ryan recorded 91.09.

Ben Collins and Wayne Bradshaw each collected six victories.

There was also an SDO Under-50 round-robin event, where Tommy Chinnock defeated David Mitchell 3–0 in the final.

Chinnock finished with eight victories, while Theo Weston produced the event's highest average of 65.35.

It's good to see these different competition formats continuing to provide regular opportunities for players.

WADC: Sandra Page wins at Bradmoor Farm

There was one WADC Vault 3.0 competition recorded in Friday's results, at Bradmoor Farm in Haddenham.

Sandra Page defeated Cerys Skyrme-Davies 3–2 in the final, completing an impressive seven-win evening.

Page's leading averages included 61.77 and 60.12.

Skyrme-Davies produced the highest average of the competition, 62.63 against Tracey Reeve, and finished with four victories.

Reeve collected three victories.

It's important to keep recognising these competitions alongside the open events. Regular tournament opportunities are a significant part of developing the women's grassroots game, and Page's seven victories deserve recognition.

Junior darts: Freddy Turner, Reggie Woodmore and Ben Pilgrim win

There were three Junior Volts competitions in Friday's results, alongside other junior and academy events.

At Aylesford Village Club, Freddy Turner defeated Layton Hooper 3–1 in the final.

Both players collected six victories, while Jack Ingram produced the highest average of the competition at 93.94.

Harry Legg also recorded 81.50, and Drake Porter produced 81.24 and 79.11.

At Simeon Arms in Ryde, Reggie Woodmore defeated Quinn Adams 3–0 in the final.

Woodmore finished with five victories and recorded averages of 77.74, 71.57 and 69.91.

At Woodhouse Cricket Club in Leeds, Ben Pilgrim defeated Noah Mackie 3–2 in the final.

Pilgrim won eight matches and recorded the event's highest average of 91.09. Stanley Murray also impressed with two separate averages of 81.24.

Elsewhere, Jack Williams won the Champions of Champions Season 4 event at Cogan Coronation JDC Academy, while Charlie Greenslade took the Rising Stars Season 4 title.

Charlie Lowin also won the Soccer Zone Under-16 Junior League competition.

There were some very respectable performances among Friday's younger players, particularly from Jack Ingram and Ben Pilgrim.

Other Friday night winners worth mentioning

There was plenty more happening across the country.

Kaya Baysal won at Flight Night in Burnley, defeating Eric Bromley 3–1 in the final. Baysal recorded 100.20 and 96.97 during the evening.

Timothy Jones produced an excellent performance at Briton Ferry Workingmen's Club, defeating Bobby Short 3–0 in the final. Jones won eight matches and recorded averages of 100.20 and 90.18.

Jack Beasley won at the Brookside in Syston, recording 100.20 in the final against Mark Hurst and 96.97 earlier in the competition.

George Cressey won at Walderslade Club in Chatham, defeating Arron Brigden 3–2. His leading averages included 96.97, 93.94, 93.94 and 92.02.

Sean Holley won at Bradmoor Farm in Aylesbury, defeating Allan Way 3–2 and finishing with eight victories.

At the Worthies Sports and Social Club in Winchester, Barry Woodman defeated Charlie Jack 3–0 in the final.

And in Southampton, Jarred Cole defeated Keegan Brown 3–1 at Sarisbury Green Social Club. Both players finished with seven victories, while Cole produced the event's highest average of 98.02.

Across Wales, Cody Hughes won at Bigyn Darts Masters, Bryan Bennis took the Newport Darts Community title, Craig Whittaker won in Aberystwyth, and Dan Baker was successful in Carmarthen.

It's another reminder of just how much competitive darts is taking place on an ordinary Friday evening.

Friday's highest recorded averages

Player	Average	Tournament / venue
Joshua Russell	115.62	Splott Albion Pavilion, Cardiff
Kurt Parry	111.33	Splott Albion Pavilion, Cardiff
Steve Haggerty	109.98	The Iron Ram, Derby
Kelson Hughes	107.36	Royal Oak, Rhyl
Steven Morris	107.36	Royal Oak, Rhyl
Luke Newport	107.36	Royal Oak, Rhyl
Kevin Edwards	107.36	Clacton Sports Bar
Liam Kelly	103.66	Bostin Darts 180 Bar
Mark Lynn	103.66	The Boulevard, Peterborough
Aaron Stevens	103.66	The New Club, Wheatley

These are individual match averages rather than tournament-wide averages. Players may appear more than once among the highest individual performances.

My five standout performances

1. Joshua Russell – A remarkable 115.62 average in Cardiff and seven victories on his way to the final.
2. Steve Haggerty – A 109.98 average in the Derby final, backed up by 104.86 earlier in the evening.
3. Henry Cooper – Seven victories in Taunton, with four leading averages between 88.41 and 93.94.
4. Kurt Parry – Three averages above 105 in Cardiff, including 111.33 and 107.36.
5. Luke Newport – Eight victories and a 107.36 average at the Royal Oak in Rhyl.

Special mentions go to Pete Hughes, Callum Page, Mark Lynn, Timothy Jones and WADC winner Sandra Page.

Another 68 tournaments added to Q4QS

Friday's results offered another excellent snapshot of grassroots darts.

We had high-quality performances in Cardiff, Derby and Rhyl, strong tournament victories across the South and South West, and plenty of encouraging performances in the junior game.

What particularly interested me was the contrast between the players producing the biggest averages and those actually winning tournaments.

Joshua Russell recorded 115.62 but finished runner-up. Kurt Parry produced three averages above 105 without winning the event. Meanwhile, Henry Cooper put together a series of consistent performances and came away with the Taunton title.

That's exactly why I think it's worth looking beyond one headline average when assessing a player's form.

Full results, rankings and player statistics are available at Quest For Q School.