Yesterday's Darts Results: Harvey Heathcote Hits 115.62, Kaya Baysal Shines and WADC Doubles – 9 November 2026

Another 46 tournaments have been added to the Q4QS Database from Monday 9 November, and there were some impressive performances across the grassroots darts circuit.

Eight individual match averages reached or exceeded 100, headed by Harvey Heathcote's remarkable 115.62. Jayden Moss wasn't far behind with 111.33, while Lucas Wroe and Kaya Baysal both recorded 107.36.

There were plenty of tournament stories beyond the big averages, though. Some players combined outstanding scoring with tournament victories, others produced the highest averages but missed out on the title, and several local competitions featured closely fought finals.

There was also a WADC Blind Doubles event, two under-18 competitions and another busy programme of Vault-style tournaments.

Here are the results that caught my attention.

Harvey Heathcote Hits 115.62 at Rogue's Sports Bar

The standout individual performance came in Rogue's Sports Bar Break 3.

Harvey Heathcote averaged 115.62 against Alex Wolfenden, the highest single-match average recorded in Monday's imported tournaments.

Heathcote wasn't simply relying on one exceptional performance, either. He also produced two averages of 88.41, against Liam Peel and Mark Bradburn, and 86.65 against Harvey Popple.

More importantly, he went on to win the tournament, defeating Daniel Marsden 3–1 in the final.

Heathcote finished with seven victories from 37 recorded matches, while Jack Wincott, Tom Johnston and Marsden each collected five.

A 115 average is impressive at any level. Combining it with a tournament victory makes this one of Monday's strongest overall performances.

Jayden Moss Hits 111.33, but Benjamin Walwyn Takes the Title

At Allen's Sports Bar, the BCA Circuit Monday competition produced another outstanding average.

Jayden Moss averaged 111.33 in a 2–0 victory over Mike Breckell, with Breckell himself recording 100.13 in that match.

However, the tournament belonged to Benjamin Walwyn, who defeated Moss 3–1 in the final.

Walwyn recorded seven victories, including an 89.27 average against Breckell.

Jackson Gripton and Moss each finished with six wins, while Breckell collected five.

It's another example of something I often notice when looking through the database: the highest individual average doesn't necessarily translate into the tournament title.

Walwyn's seven victories ultimately counted for more than any one performance.

Kaya Baysal Dominates Pendle Super Series

One of the most convincing all-round displays came from Kaya Baysal at the David Street Club.

Baysal won Pendle Super Series 3 – Week 7, defeating Michael Pearson 3–1 in the final.

Across the competition, Baysal recorded eight victories and produced a remarkable sequence of averages:

• 107.36 against Jordan Peverley
• 103.66 against Michael Pearson
• 96.35 against Adrian Lingard
• 95.20 against Michael Pearson

Those are four excellent individual performances in the same tournament.

Pearson finished with seven victories, while Leighton Jones and Seth Peverley collected six each.

There were 85 matches recorded, making Baysal's consistency particularly impressive.

Heathcote produced the day's highest single average, but Baysal has a strong claim to one of the best sustained performances of Monday's results.

Lucas Wroe Reaches 107.36 at Monday Night Mayhem

At St Anthony's Darts, Lucas Wroe produced a 107.36 average against Gary Molloy.

He followed that with 85.89 against James Abbey and 82.81 against James Clews.

The title, however, went to Harrison Doherty, who defeated Ewan Donegan 3–2 in the final.

Doherty recorded nine victories, while Donegan finished with eight. Wroe, James Clews and Noah Daly collected five apiece.

With 49 matches recorded, there was plenty of competitive darts, and Wroe's 107.36 stands out as one of the best individual performances of the day.

Mike Huntley Wins at Nantyffyllon

The Vault 19/20 Mid-Series Round Robin at Nantyffyllon Non Political Club in Maesteg produced a strong tournament-winning performance from Mike Huntley.

Huntley defeated Lloyd Sterio 3–1 in the final, recording eight victories.

His best average was 98.02 against Donna Buckley, followed by 93.94 against Luke Farmer.

Sterio also impressed, averaging 95.94 against Farmer and finishing with seven victories.

Gavin Bufton and Liam Squires recorded six wins each.

It's another example of the quality regularly appearing in the Welsh grassroots scene.

Stuart Dutton Wins Riverside Vault In-Betweener

At The Riverside Club, Stuart Dutton defeated John Ayris 3–0 in the final of the Vault In-Betweener.

Both players finished with six victories, while Liam Earwicker and Dave Cuthbertson recorded five each.

Earwicker produced the tournament's highest average of 100.20 against David Putman.

Ayris and Dutton both reached 96.97, with Dutton also recording 93.94 and 92.02.

That is a particularly strong collection of averages for a 47-match competition.

Kurt Parry Wins Clive Arms Vault Break 3

Kurt Parry produced another excellent winning performance in Clive Arms Vault Break 3.

Parry defeated Ieuan Williams 3–0 in the final, finishing with seven victories.

His highest average was 97.05 against Edward Manley, and he also recorded 91.09 against Dean O'Brien.

Manley contributed two excellent averages of 93.94 and 92.96, while Williams and Grant Coombs finished with six wins each.

There were 67 recorded matches, with several players capable of producing averages above 90.

Tyler Thorpe Wins Again at Daventry

Daventry Town Football Club's Monday Money In Money Out Round Robin produced another title for Tyler Thorpe.

Thorpe defeated Jamie Elliott 3–2 in the final, finishing with seven victories.

His highest average was 93.94 against David Roseblade.

Stuart Scarsbrook recorded 91.09, while Michael Feasey reached 89.36.

Scarsbrook and Elliott both finished with six wins.

Thorpe's name has appeared regularly in recent Q4QS results, and it's encouraging to see another strong performance added to his record.

WADC Blind Doubles at Red Rose Darts Hub

Women's darts was represented on Monday through the WADC Blind Doubles competition at Red Rose Darts Hub.

The export records Netty Cork defeating Eileen Harrison 3–0 in the final, with Cork finishing on six victories.

Wendy Murray and Celia Allen recorded five victories each, while Harrison collected four.

Andrea Holland produced the highest recorded average of 50.95 against Kelsey Bradshaw.

Celia Allen followed with two averages of 50.10, against Sammy Rhodes and Eileen Harrison.

There were 32 matches recorded.

As this was a blind doubles competition, I've kept its averages separate from the singles Top 10. The export identifies individual player names rather than complete pairings, so I won't assume who partnered whom.

It's good to see WADC activity continuing alongside the recent regional finals.

Junior Darts: Oliver Roberts and Mason Morris Take Titles

There were two under-18 competitions among Monday's results, along with an academy event.

Oliver Roberts Wins at Lowca

At Lowca Rugby League Club, Oliver Roberts defeated Devon Hardie 3–2 to win Monday Night U18's League 5.

Roberts recorded seven victories and produced the tournament's highest average of 83.50 against Hardie.

Oakley Beeson also impressed with an 81.24 average against Oliver Henry.

Hardie finished with five victories, while Beeson and Jacob Davies-Gwinnett collected four each.

Mason Morris Wins Social Bull U18 Winter League

Mason Morris defeated Lucas Llewellyn 3–2 in the final of the Social Bull U18 Winter League.

Morris finished with six victories and produced the highest average of 74.65 in the final.

He also averaged 71.57 against Kian Sanders.

Llewellyn recorded four wins and a best average of 67.90.

Harry Hurley Wins Heath Hayes Academy Competition

At Heath Hayes Academy, Harry Hurley defeated Ollie Charlesworth 2–1 in the Academy Group 1 – 301 competition.

Hurley finished with six victories, while a player recorded as Spencer produced the highest average of 75.25.

This was a 301-format event, so it is worth keeping its figures distinct from standard 501 competitions when making wider performance comparisons.

South West Results: Clandown and North Star

There were also two notable Monday competitions in the Bath and Wiltshire area.

At Clandown Darts Promotions, Lucas Howell defeated Freddie Keen 3–0 to win the Monday Under-65 Round Robin.

Both players recorded seven victories, while Guy Paddock finished with six.

Howell produced the tournament's highest average of 83.50 against Jason Raikes, with Mason Bidgood reaching 79.11.

At the North Star Club, Daniel Fitchett defeated Darren Braine 2–0 in the North Star Vault Break Money In Money Out competition.

Fitchett recorded six victories and averaged 85.89 in the final, while Morgan Fowler also finished with six wins.

These are exactly the sort of regular grassroots competitions I want Q4QS to keep recording alongside the larger events.

More Winners Across the Country

There were plenty of other results worth mentioning from Monday's 46 tournaments.

At The Bullseye Bar in Lichfield, David Hitchman defeated Michael Bean 3–1 in the BCA Circuit final. Both players recorded nine victories, with Hitchman producing a best average of 91.09.

At Broadway Social Club, Morgan Preece defeated Stefan Briggs 3–1 to win the Clwb Emrys Circuit event. Preece recorded nine victories, while Owen Alford produced the highest average of 93.94.

At Wattsville National Club, Alec Small defeated Keri Dacey 3–0 in the Vault Break Week 3 final. Small averaged 93.94 in the final, while Dacey reached 92.02 earlier in the competition.

At Southwick Sports Club, James Smith defeated John Power 3–2 to win the Vault Break Week 3 competition. Dean Leaver produced the highest average of 91.30.

At Bostin Darts 180 Bar, Martin Tonks defeated Hayden Dunlavey 3–1 in the Vault Style Round Robin. Tonks finished with eight victories and averaged 80.71 in the final.

At Dereham Cricket Club, Matthew Hubbard defeated Terry Simpson 3–0 to win Monday Night Presentation, recording eight victories and an 88.41 average in the final.

At Nambucca in London, George Whyte defeated Sidney McMeekin 3–2 to win the Vault Break competition, with Stuart Pickles producing the highest average of 80.52.

At The Darts Loft in Bury St Edmunds, Gary Butcher defeated Kurt Bevan 3–2 in the TDL Monday Open.

At Forest Cottage Community Centre in Halifax, Tommy Hudson defeated Vaughan Longmore 3–1, recording a best average of 87.94.

And at Whitby Conservative Club, Richie Parkin defeated Cole Robinson 3–1, finishing with six victories and a best average of 83.50.

Top 10 Individual Match Averages – 9 November 2026

These are the ten highest individual match averages recorded in Monday's imported tournaments. They are single-match figures, not tournament averages. Doubles and non-standard formats are kept separate.

Player	Average	Competition
Harvey Heathcote	115.62	Rogue's Sports Bar Break 3
Jayden Moss	111.33	BCA Circuit – Allen's Sports Bar
Lucas Wroe	107.36	Monday Night Mayhem
Kaya Baysal	107.36	Pendle Super Series
Kaya Baysal	103.66	Pendle Super Series
Jake Brown	100.20	Money In Money Out
Liam Earwicker	100.20	Riverside Vault In-Betweener
Mike Breckell	100.13	BCA Circuit – Allen's Sports Bar
Mark Lynn	98.02	Cambs & South Lincs Series
Mike Huntley	98.02	Nantyffyllon Vault Round Robin

Kaya Baysal is the only player appearing twice in the Top 10, which says something about the consistency of his performance.

Final Thoughts

What I particularly enjoyed about Monday's results was the variety.

Harvey Heathcote produced the biggest average, but Kaya Baysal's collection of performances was equally interesting. We had players winning seven, eight and nine matches in a single competition, junior players recording averages above 80, and WADC players competing in a blind doubles event.

There were also plenty of tournaments where the eventual winner didn't produce the highest average.

That's one of the reasons I like looking beyond the headline numbers. Averages are important, but winning matches, handling deciding legs and putting together a consistent tournament run matter too.

And for players competing at a lower standard, progress can be measured in other ways. A first tournament victory, a good checkout or a personal-best average can be just as meaningful.

I've added another 46 tournaments to the Q4QS Database. The aim is to cover as many grassroots competitions as possible, although some events will inevitably be missing.

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

Q4QS Weekly Spotlight: Three Players Who Caught My Eye This Week

 

Another week of grassroots darts, and another three players who caught my eye while looking through the Q4QS Database.

I've said before that I don't want this feature to become simply a list of the players who win the most tournaments or throw the highest averages.

There's more to darts than that.

Sometimes it's about producing your best performances when they really matter. Sometimes it's about playing consistently rather than spectacularly. And sometimes it's about reaching a final, even if you don't quite manage to win it.

This week's selections are Aaron Ayres, John Paul Jones and Ryan Davies.

Two won regional titles in different average categories, while the third reached a MODUS Super Series qualifying final.

Three different stories, and all three deserve some recognition.

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Aaron Ayres — Delivering When It Mattered

Aaron Ayres enjoyed an excellent Saturday, winning the ADC North West Vault 19 Level Up RISE Regional Finals, a competition for players in the under-77.5 average category.

And looking at the individual results, his route to the title was particularly interesting.

Aaron didn't go through the entire competition unbeaten. He suffered defeats during the earlier round-robin stages, including losses against Albie Clynch, Jason Bailey and Ellis Hancock.

But when the knockout matches arrived, he found another level.

In the last 16, he defeated Joe Brady 3–0 with an 85.08 average.

He followed that with a 3–1 quarter-final victory over Daz Molyneux, averaging 87.00.

Then came the semi-final against Ollie Beckett.

Aaron produced an 88.85 average to win 4–1 and book his place in the final.

His opponent was Tom Lockyer, and this proved to be a much closer contest.

The match went all the way to a deciding leg, with Aaron eventually winning 5–4, averaging 84.35.

That's a very good performance under the circumstances.

Looking Beyond This Week

Aaron's Q4QS profile contains 106 recorded matches across 21 events.

He's won 79 of those matches, giving him a 74.5% win rate.

His overall match average stands at 75.56, while his Q4QS Average is 74.55.

The database also records four tournament victories and three runner-up finishes.

His highest recorded match average is 103.66, achieved against Jake Harrison at Coppenhall Working Men's Club in October.

But there's something else interesting about Aaron's record.

He's also competed in events such as the Isle of Man International Festival of Darts, the Scottish Open and the Romanian Darts Festival.

That gives him experience of playing in different competitive environments.

His record includes a 4–1 victory over Geoffrey Heath at the Isle of Man, and he's also faced players such as Jack Drayton, James Beeton and Moreno Blom.

Of course, playing in those competitions doesn't automatically make someone a better player. But it does mean Aaron has experienced different opponents and formats.

What impressed me most this week was the way he responded after those early defeats.

It would have been easy to have a disappointing day.

Instead, he produced a series of strong averages in the knockout stages and came away as regional champion.

Sometimes winning a tournament isn't about being the best player from the first dart to the last.

It's about being good enough when the important matches arrive.

Aaron certainly managed that.

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John Paul Jones — Consistency Wins a Regional Title

John Paul Jones is probably my favourite example this week of why we shouldn't judge everything by the highest averages.

On Saturday 7 November, he won the ADC North Wales Vault 19 Level Up Emerging Finals, competing in the under-65 average category.

He did it by winning five consecutive knockout matches.

And while he didn't produce a string of 90-plus averages, his consistency was excellent.

His campaign began with a 4–1 victory over Tom Hughes, averaging 67.65.

Next came Theo Vaughan, whom John Paul also defeated 4–1, this time averaging 70.12.

In the quarter-final, he beat Jake Hughes 4–2 with a 71.26 average.

The semi-final against Allan McGuire followed a similar pattern, with John Paul winning 4–2 and averaging 67.11.

That brought him to the final against Peter Lewis.

John Paul completed the job with another 4–2 victory, averaging 72.00.

Five knockout victories, and every match average between 67 and 73.

There's something rather satisfying about that.

He didn't need one extraordinary performance to carry him through the tournament.

He simply played consistently well across the knockout stages.

Looking Beyond This Week

John Paul's enhanced Q4QS profile currently contains 38 matches across six recorded events.

He's won 30 of those matches, giving him a 78.9% win rate.

His overall match average is 69.86, with a Q4QS Average of 69.39.

His latest ten recorded matches have produced a slightly higher average of 74.54.

That's encouraging, although 38 matches is a relatively small sample, and I wouldn't want to make too many predictions about his future performances from that alone.

His highest recorded match average is 100.20, achieved against Mason Hale at the Jac Owen Fundraiser in October.

He's also recorded a 91.09 average against Oscar Tutte and an 86.71 against James Jones.

So there's evidence that he can produce significantly higher averages than those he recorded in Saturday's regional finals.

But that's not really the point of this week's story.

He won a regional title by being consistent, taking his chances and getting through five knockout matches.

And for somebody competing in the under-65 category, that deserves just as much recognition as somebody averaging 90 or 100 in a higher-level event.

I particularly like that the Level Up competitions give players at different stages of their darts development something meaningful to compete for.

John Paul made the most of his opportunity.

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Ryan Davies — Another MODUS Qualifying Final

Ryan Davies completes this week's selection after reaching the final of the ADC South Wales Vault 19 MODUS Super Series Qualifier on Sunday 1 November.

And there was an interesting story behind that final.

Ryan faced Connor Hopkins, a player he knows well from previous competitions.

The Q4QS Database contains several meetings between the pair, with Ryan having recorded victories over Connor in March, May and June.

Among those was a 2–0 victory at Lindsay Constitutional Club in June, when Ryan averaged 100.20.

But this time it was Connor who came out on top.

Ryan reached the final after defeating Finley Bennett 6–5, averaging 88.01 in a particularly close contest.

The final against Connor finished 6–3, leaving Ryan as runner-up.

Reaching a MODUS qualifying final is an achievement in itself, even if the final result isn't the one you wanted.

And Ryan wasn't finished for the week.

Finishing the Week With a Victory

On Friday 6 November, Ryan competed in the Friday Night Fun League competition at Wattsville National Club.

He put together a very convincing knockout run.

In the last 16, he defeated Lozza Woods 3–0 with a 75.15 average.

He then beat Adam Meek 3–0, averaging 86.71.

The semi-final against Dan Benger was another comfortable victory, with Ryan winning 4–0 and averaging 82.36.

Then came the final against Jac Verity.

Ryan won 4–0 with an 88.41 average.

Four knockout matches, four victories, and not a single leg conceded.

That's an excellent way to finish the week.

Looking Beyond This Week

Ryan has one of the more extensive records in the Q4QS Database.

His profile contains 1,019 recorded matches across 166 events.

He's won 802 of those matches, giving him a 78.7% win rate.

The database records 30 tournament victories and another 35 runner-up finishes.

His overall match average stands at 77.85, with a Q4QS Average of 78.12.

His latest ten recorded matches have produced an average of 80.18, slightly above his overall figure.

One thing that stands out is the number of close and competitive matches he's played against strong opponents.

His record includes victories over Ashton Brown and Connor Hopkins, while he's also faced Sion Thomas in a previous MODUS regional qualifier.

That previous qualifier ended in a 6–4 defeat against Sion, with Ryan averaging 82.00.

So Sunday's final wasn't his first experience of competing for a place in the MODUS Super Series.

And perhaps that's what makes this week's achievement particularly interesting.

Ryan keeps putting himself in contention.

He didn't quite manage to win Sunday's qualifier, but he followed it with another tournament victory on Friday.

Sometimes that's all you can do in darts.

Take the positives, keep competing and give yourself another opportunity.

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Three Players, Three Different Stories

I think this week's selections demonstrate exactly what I want the Q4QS Weekly Spotlight to be about.

Aaron Ayres showed that an imperfect start doesn't have to mean a disappointing tournament. He recovered from early defeats, produced his best performances in the knockout stages and became the North West Level Up RISE regional champion.

John Paul Jones showed the value of consistency, winning five consecutive knockout matches to claim the North Wales Level Up Emerging title without needing spectacular averages.

And Ryan Davies reached another MODUS Super Series qualifying final before finishing the week with a convincing tournament victory at Wattsville.

Three players competing at different levels, each with something worth celebrating.

There were plenty of other performances that caught my attention this week, including players reaching several finals without winning, those doing well in average-restricted competitions and others producing results above their usual standard.

I can't feature everyone, but I do want to keep recognising achievements that might otherwise be missed.

Because grassroots darts isn't just about the biggest names or the highest averages.

It's about players competing, improving, having good weeks, recovering from bad ones and occasionally producing something they'll remember for a long time.

Congratulations to Aaron, John Paul and Ryan.

Who caught your eye this week?

I'd be interested to hear about players whose achievements deserve a little more recognition.

Playing the Percentages: Are We Choosing the Right Shots in Under-60 Darts?

 

I learned a fairly painful lesson about percentages at the weekend.

I was playing in an under-55 average competition and found myself in a really close match. We were both playing well, and eventually it went all the way to a deciding leg.

I lost 4–3.

There were several darts I could look back on, but one particular moment stayed with me. Not necessarily because I threw a bad dart, but because I think I made the wrong decision.

And it got me thinking. Are we choosing the right percentage shots at amateur level, or are we simply copying what the professionals do?

71 Remaining, Opponent on 169

I needed 71, and my opponent was sitting on 169.

That second number is important. It's a bogey number, meaning it cannot be finished in three darts.

My first dart hit D13, leaving 45.

My second dart hit T13, leaving 6.

So there I was, one dart remaining, needing D3 to win the match.

I threw at D3.

I missed.

At the time it seemed perfectly logical. Six remaining, D3 wins the match. What else would I do?

But afterwards I started questioning that decision.

My opponent couldn't finish 169 on their next visit. I knew I was coming back to the board.

Could I have used my final dart to hit S2, leaving D2 for my next visit?

Would that have given me a better chance of winning?

Of course, hitting S2 wasn't guaranteed either, and D2 isn't exactly everyone's favourite double. But the point is that I never even considered the alternative.

I simply saw 6 and threw at D3.

On my following visit I hit S3 and things got increasingly messy. Eventually I was struggling around D1 while my opponent worked their way down to a much nicer finish.

They won the leg and the match.

They deserved the victory, but I couldn't help thinking that I'd made the situation harder for myself.

What's Actually the Percentage Shot?

We're taught checkout routes from the moment we start taking darts seriously.

Ask most players how to finish 64, 72 or 80 and they'll have an answer.

But traditional checkout charts generally answer one question:

How can I finish this number?

Perhaps at amateur level we should sometimes ask a different question:

What gives me the best chance of winning the leg?

Those aren't necessarily the same thing.

If I'm playing somebody averaging 45 or 50, I need to consider both my remaining score and theirs.

There's a big difference between my opponent sitting on 32 and sitting on 169.

If they're on 32, passing up a match dart could be a terrible decision.

If they're on 169, I know I'm getting another visit, provided I haven't already ended the leg.

That changes the calculation.

It doesn't mean I should always refuse a difficult double. It means I should at least consider whether there's a better option.

Not All Doubles Are Equal

We all have favourite doubles.

Some players love D16 and D8. Others prefer tops. Some seem perfectly happy on D10.

And I'm fairly confident there aren't many under-60 players thinking, "Brilliant, I've left D3!"

Suppose a player records the following doubles percentages during practice:

Double	Success rate
D16	28%
D8	25%
D20	23%
D10	21%
D2	17%
D3	9%

These are hypothetical figures, not my own recorded statistics.

But they illustrate why personal finishing ability matters.

For that particular player, leaving D3 might be considerably less attractive than leaving D2 or D16.

Of course, those percentages alone don't prove that deliberately setting up another double is better than attempting D3 immediately. You also have to consider the extra dart, the risk of missing your setup shot and what happens if the opponent scores heavily.

That's what makes the decision interesting.

What Happens If You Miss?

There's another factor I've probably underestimated.

We tend to think about what happens when we hit the intended target.

Perhaps we should spend more time thinking about what happens when we miss.

D16 is a good example.

If you hit S16 instead of D16, you're left with D8.

Hit S8 instead of D8 and you've got D4.

Then D2, then D1.

It's a fairly logical progression.

Now compare that with D3.

Hit S3 while needing 6 and you're left with 3, an awkward situation that requires another setup dart before you can finish.

This is where I think the idea of route resilience becomes important.

It's not just about finding a route that works when every dart goes exactly where you intended.

It's about choosing routes where your likely misses don't leave you in a horrible position.

For players averaging under 60, that could be particularly valuable.

Look at the Other Score

Something else I'm going to try is paying more attention to my opponent's remaining score.

There are seven bogey numbers below 171:

169, 168, 166, 165, 163, 162 and 159.

None can be finished in three darts.

If your opponent is sitting on one of those numbers, you know they cannot win the leg on their next visit.

The same applies when they're above 170.

That doesn't mean you can relax completely. They could leave themselves 40 or 32 and suddenly be favourite to win the leg.

But it gives you information that should influence your decision.

Equally, 170 is a possible checkout, so we shouldn't assume a high score always means we're safe.

The important thing is to look across before throwing, rather than concentrating exclusively on our own remaining score.

Professional Routes Versus Amateur Routes

This is where things become particularly interesting to me.

We watch Luke Humphries, Luke Littler and the other top professionals and naturally try to copy their finishing routes.

But should somebody averaging 48 automatically make the same decisions as somebody averaging 105?

The professional is considerably more likely to hit the treble they're aiming for.

They're also more likely to finish an awkward double, and their opponent is far more likely to punish a missed opportunity.

At our level, those probabilities are different.

Perhaps the best checkout route isn't always universal.

Perhaps it depends on your ability, your preferred doubles and the situation in the leg.

That's something I'd like to explore further, particularly as we develop more individual performance analysis through Q4QS.

My PERCENT Approach

I've come up with a little framework to help me think about these situations.

Conveniently, it spells PERCENT.

• P – Pressure: What does my opponent require?

• E – Expected visits: Am I likely, or guaranteed, to return to the board?

• R – Route: What sensible finishing options are available?

• C – Consequences: What happens if I miss the intended target?

• E – Expected double: Which double am I leaving, and how comfortable am I on it?

• N – Next visit: Would improving my position give me a better chance of winning?

• T – Take the shot: Make the decision and throw.

I'm obviously not planning to stand at the oche working through seven questions before every dart.

I'd probably get thrown out of the competition!

But I do think practising this way of thinking could eventually make some decisions automatic.

And perhaps it would help avoid moments like my missed D3.

One Missed Double, One Useful Lesson

I could simply put Saturday down as one of those matches.

It was 4–3. My opponent played well, I had my chances, and ultimately they took theirs.

That's darts.

But I'd rather take something useful away from it.

When I reached 6 with my opponent on 169, all I was thinking about was finishing the leg.

What I should perhaps have considered was maximising my overall chance of winning it.

There's a subtle but important difference.

Next time, I want to look at my opponent's score, consider the likely misses and think about where I'd like to be on my next visit.

Then make a decision.

Because perhaps the most important question for an under-60 darts player isn't simply:

"What's the checkout?"

It's:

"What gives me the best chance of winning the leg?"

And after Saturday, that's a question I'm going to start asking myself much more often.

Yesterday's Darts Results: Craig Stoner Hits 105.05, Jack Johnson Shines and Sue Davies Wins WADC Wales – 8 November 2026

Yesterday's Darts Results: Craig Stoner Hits 105.05, Jack Johnson Shines and Sue Davies Wins WADC Wales – 8 November 2026

Sunday 8 November 2026 | Q4QS Grassroots Darts Results

Sunday was another busy day of grassroots darts, with 41 tournaments added to the Q4QS Database.

There was a bit of everything in Sunday's results. We had some outstanding individual averages, plenty of junior darts, four ADC Level Up finals, a WADC regional champion crowned in Wales and several closely fought local competitions.

Craig Stoner produced the highest average of the day with a superb 105.05, while Hayden Newman, Carl Batchelor, Kieran Harris, Danny Humphries, Johnny Haines and Greg Daws all reached the 100 mark.

There were also some interesting performances closer to home, including Euan Preece's ten victories in Hereford, Logun Godbeer's win at Portishead and Johnny Haines taking the Remembrance Day title at Wiltshire Darts House.

Here's what caught my attention.

Craig Stoner Hits 105.05 at Littlehampton

The highest individual match average in Sunday's results came from Craig Stoner at Week 9 of the Littlehampton Premier Darts Series.

Stoner produced an excellent 105.05 against Graham Harris, comfortably the highest recorded average across the 41 imported tournaments.

He also recorded 91.04 against Ronnie Sumner and 88.41 against Ray Cranham.

However, the tournament title went to Mick Rodgers, who defeated Ronnie Sumner 3–0 in the final.

Rodgers finished with eight victories, while Darren Edwards, Stoner and Sumner each recorded seven.

With 85 matches recorded, it was a substantial competition, and another example of the player producing the highest average not necessarily taking the trophy.

Euan Preece Wins in Hereford as Hayden Newman Hits 100.20

The Money In Money Out Round Robin at Hereford Military Sports & Social Club produced one of Sunday's most impressive winning runs.

Euan Preece defeated Andy Preece 4–0 in the final, finishing with ten victories across 56 recorded matches.

Euan's best average was 85.89 against Robbie Smith, followed by 81.60 against Stuart Hossack and 81.24 against Theo Morgan.

But the highest average of the competition belonged to Hayden Newman, who recorded 100.20 against Matt Davies.

Newman also produced an 88.41 against Rob James, while Andy Preece finished with six victories.

Ten wins in a single tournament is a very decent return, particularly when there are other players capable of producing averages approaching or exceeding 90.

Logun Godbeer Wins Portishead Sunday Lunch Round Robin

At Portishead Workmens Darts, Logun Godbeer defeated Steve Boundy 4–3 to win the Sunday Lunch Money In Money Out Round Robin.

It was a closely contested final, with Godbeer finishing on seven victories and Boundy recording six.

Boundy produced the competition's highest average of 85.08 against Freddie Harper, while Godbeer recorded 83.50 against the same opponent.

Godbeer also averaged 76.42 against Josh Rose.

Dan Mills collected five victories, while Freddie Harper and Chris Coumis finished with four each.

It's another good result for the Bristol and North Somerset grassroots scene, and one that deserves its place alongside the larger national competitions.

Johnny Haines Wins Remembrance Day Competition

The Remembrance Day Competition at Wiltshire Darts House featured another excellent final.

Johnny Haines defeated Danny Humphries 6–2, finishing with seven victories compared with Humphries' six.

Both players produced a 100.20 average during the tournament.

Humphries reached that figure against Alfie Dea, while Haines matched it against Tony Withers.

Scott Mc also put together two strong performances, averaging 92.02 against Zac Bird and 90.18 against Sam Hullock.

With 39 recorded matches and several players reaching the 90 and 100 marks, there was some quality darts on show.

Sue Davies Crowned WADC Wales Regional Champion

Women's darts featured in Sunday's results through the WADC Vault 3.0 Wales Regional Final, listed at Cross Foxes in Prestatyn.

Sue Davies defeated Gaynor Williams 3–1 in the final to claim the regional title.

Davies recorded five victories and produced the highest average of the tournament, 77.08 against Trish Harley.

Jackie Brighton also enjoyed a strong competition, recording 67.30 against Loz Jones and 65.49 in her match against Davies.

Williams and Brighton both finished with four victories, while Paula Jones and Samantha Morrison recorded three each.

It's good to see another WADC regional title decided and added to the database. These competitions are important to the wider picture of women's competitive darts, and I want to make sure they're represented alongside the men's and mixed events.

Jack Johnson Impresses at Mission Youth Open

One of Sunday's standout junior performances came at the Mission Youth Open at Bradmoor Farm.

In Event 3 of the 10–16 age category, Jack Johnson defeated Jake Hobbs 4–2 in the final.

Johnson recorded seven victories from a tournament containing 101 matches, with Hobbs finishing on six.

The quality of the averages was particularly impressive.

Johnson produced 98.56 against Freddie Argyle, followed by 94.52 in the final against Hobbs and 91.09 against Liam Cook.

Hobbs recorded 94.91 in the final, while Wannes Van Heck produced 91.71 in his match against Johnson.

Those are excellent figures for a youth competition, and the strength wasn't restricted to just one player.

It's encouraging to see this level of performance coming through the junior game.

Junior Volts: Aaron Rea Wins in Exeter

The Junior Volts Series 1 competition at The Kings Pub in Exeter produced another good result for the South West.

Aaron Rea defeated Charlie Sanderson 3–1 in the final, recording seven victories.

Sanderson actually collected eight wins, while Oliver Hutchings finished with five.

Hutchings produced the competition's highest average of 81.24 against Quin Dymond.

Sanderson followed with 72.73 against Tommy Ronchetti and 71.48 against Hutchings.

Rea's best average was 69.91 against William Powis, and he recorded 69.21 in the final.

It's a useful reminder that the eventual champion doesn't always top the average rankings or even the tournament wins table.

More Junior Volts Winners Across the Country

Sunday featured a substantial programme of Junior Volts competitions, covering Wales, the Midlands, the South East and elsewhere.

At Soccer Zone in Halesowen, Damian Gibbon defeated Tobias Allen 3–0, recording six victories and a best average of 81.24 against Liam Taylor.

At Shepperton Sports Club, Prem Ahluwalia defeated Oliver Fraser-Munday 3–1. Arjun Sharma produced the highest average of 83.50 against Harry Mortimer.

In Penarth, Dylan Person defeated Henry Pearson 3–1, recording five victories and a best average of 71.57.

At The Darts Dungeon in Bargoed, Cody Thomas defeated Jayden Barnaby 2–1, with Thomas recording a best average of 68.33.

At Towy Sports Bar in Carmarthen, Cody Hughes defeated Steffan Thomas 3–1. Hughes recorded seven victories and a best average of 79.11.

At The Phoenix Club in Waterlooville, Leo Howard defeated Max Banachowicz 3–2, with Banachowicz producing the competition's highest average of 75.36.

At Hotshots in Milton Keynes, Presley Lamb defeated Harry Winfield 3–0, collecting seven victories.

And at Crawley Green Darts Academy in Luton, Riley Herbert defeated Ethan Challis 3–0.

That's a lot of young players gaining competitive experience on the same day. Some are already producing excellent averages, while others are building the foundations for the future.

Four ADC Level Up Finals Decided

There were four ADC Level Up finals in Sunday's results, with competitions across North Wales, South Wales and the South East.

Jacob Rhodes Wins North Wales Core Final

In the North Wales Under-55 Average Core Final, Jacob Rhodes defeated James Gibson 3–2.

Rhodes recorded an impressive eleven victories across 123 recorded matches.

Richard Mcguigan produced the highest average of 69.91, while Rhodes recorded 68.32 against Josh Clutton.

Michael Doyle Takes South Wales RISE Title

At Shooters Sports Bar, Michael Doyle defeated Timothy Jones 5–0 to win the South Wales Under-77.5 Average RISE Final.

Jonathan Davies and Tom Nick both produced averages of 81.68, while Ellis Williams reached 80.70.

Dan Green Wins South East Emerging Final

At Fareham Social Club, Dan Green defeated Kyle Ison 4–0 in the South East and London Under-65 Average Emerging Final.

Green recorded six victories, while Jack Varney produced the highest average of 85.89 against Jayson Dalton.

Steve Wells Wins South East RISE Final

The South East and London RISE Final produced another close contest.

Steve Wells defeated Ben Rowley 5–4, with both players recording seven victories.

Wells also produced the competition's highest average of 89.72 against James Smith.

Henry Povey reached 88.41 and Samuel Palmer recorded 86.71.

The Level Up competitions continue to provide competitive opportunities across different average categories, and Sunday's results showed that there is plenty of quality at each level.

Carl Batchelor Hits 100.20 at The Millrace

Carl Batchelor produced one of the day's six 100.20 averages at the Pre-Season 20.0 Vault Style Round Robin at The Millrace.

His highest average came against Liam Clowes, and he followed it with 91.09 against William Gilchrist.

Batchelor defeated Gilchrist 2–0 in the final.

Both players finished with eight victories, while Ash Dale collected five.

It's another tournament where a player managed to combine a very high individual average with the consistency needed to take the title.

Lee Evans Wins Oliver's Weekend Open Finals

At Oliver's Sports Bar, Lee Evans defeated Kieran Harris 6–4 to win the Weekend Open Finals.

Evans recorded eight victories, while Steve Castle finished with seven.

Harris produced the competition's highest average of 100.20 against Shane Jones.

Chris Bryant-Evans also impressed, recording 91.71 against Jones and 91.09 against Harris.

Corey Milward reached 91.34 and Louie Melville recorded 91.09.

There was plenty of strength in this competition, with several players producing averages above 90.

More Sunday Winners

There were plenty of other competitions worth recording.

At South Redditch Sports & Social Club, Ian Hilditch defeated Luke Kings 3–0 to win the Amps 3.0 Under-65 Average competition. Hilditch recorded six victories and a best average of 76.42.

At Carshalton Social Club, Noah Robinson defeated Darren Evans 3–1 in the Under-55.9 Round Robin Series. Robinson recorded eight victories, while Evans produced the highest average of 80.52.

At Blaenavon Constitutional Club, Rhory Whitney defeated Alfie Hem 3–2 in the youth competition. Whitney's best average was 79.11.

At Earlswood Social Club, John Cotterell defeated Liam Forward 3–1 to win the Monthly Open.

At Double Tops Micro Bar, Connor Armstrong defeated Grant Jackson 3–1 in the In Between Vault. Jackson produced a superb 98.02 average against Shaun Hercules.

At Pegasus 68 Club, Brooklyn Anthony defeated Ryan Greenslade 3–2 in the Invite Only Competition, recording eight victories.

At Shaftesbury Football Club, Nigel Edwards defeated Greg Daws 3–2 in The Doble Chase Series. Daws produced a 100.20 average against Chris Fester Roberts.

At Bostin Darts 180 Bar, Jordan Grainger defeated Tom Dudley 3–0 to win the Under-65 Average Round Robin. Both players reached 79.11 during the tournament.

At The Bullseye Bar in Lichfield, Tayab Ali won the Under-55 Average Series, while Danny Perks took the Under-65 Average 5.0 title.

James Welding won the Hoop and Mallet Sunday Vault Break 2, defeating Dylan Cowley 3–0 and recording a best average of 90.18.

And Jack Seymour defeated Dan Coates 4–3 to win the Locomotive Engineers Social Club Round Robin, with Coates producing the competition's highest average of 85.89.

There was also an Under-18 Midlands Pairs competition at Heath Hayes Constitutional Club, won by Jones/Nelson-Harris against Kelly/Smith. I've kept the pairs performances separate from the singles averages.

Top 10 Individual Match Averages – 8 November 2026

These are the ten highest recorded individual match averages across Sunday's imported tournaments. They are single-match averages, not overall tournament averages.

Player	Average	Tournament
Craig Stoner	105.05	Littlehampton Premier Darts
Hayden Newman	100.20	Hereford Money In Money Out
Kieran Harris	100.20	Oliver's Weekend Open Finals
Carl Batchelor	100.20	The Millrace
Danny Humphries	100.20	Remembrance Day Competition
Johnny Haines	100.20	Remembrance Day Competition
Greg Daws	100.20	Doble Chase Series
Jack Johnson	98.56	Mission Youth Open
Grant Jackson	98.02	In Between Vault
Jake Hobbs	94.91	Mission Youth Open

Final Thoughts

Sunday's results show just how much is happening in grassroots darts.

We've got players recording averages above 100, junior players approaching that level, WADC regional championships, ADC Level Up competitions and plenty of smaller local tournaments where winning might mean just as much to the players involved.

What particularly interests me is the range of standards. You don't need to be averaging 90 to have a good tournament, and you don't need to win a trophy to make progress.

For some players, Sunday might have been their first tournament win. For others, it might have been a first 180, a personal-best average or simply taking a stronger opponent to a deciding leg.

All of those performances are part of the wider grassroots darts story.

I've now added 41 tournaments from Sunday to the Q4QS Database. The aim is to cover as many competitions as possible, although not every event is currently included.

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

Yesterday's Darts Results: Steve West 104.78, Keegan Brown and WADC Finals – 7 November 2026

Saturday 7 November 2026 | Q4QS Grassroots Darts Results

Another 35 tournaments have been added to the Q4QS Database, with Saturday's results providing a mixture of high averages, closely contested finals, junior darts, regional championships and plenty of local competition.

The highest individual match average came from Steve West, who recorded 104.78 at the Phoenix 'Not Farewell Party' Open. Keegan Brown won the Isle of Wight Grand Prix 5, while Lee Evans took the title at Oliver's Sports Bar.

There was also a strong local result at Hangar 61 in Bristol, where Robbie Long won the £300 Winner Open Round Robin Tournament, defeating Rich Griffee in the final.

Three WADC regional titles were decided, alongside two ADC Level Up finals, university competitions and a busy programme of junior darts.

Here are some of the performances that caught my attention.

Robbie Long Wins £300 Open Round Robin at Hangar 61, Bristol

One tournament that deserves a mention is the £300 Winner Open Round Robin Tournament at Hangar 61 in Bristol.

Robbie Long defeated Rich Griffee 4–2 in the final, finishing with seven victories from a competition containing 60 recorded matches.

Griffee and Gary Barney each recorded six victories, while Chris Allen and Harley Glycos finished with five apiece.

The highest averages were particularly close, with three players all reaching 91.09:

• Chris Allen – 91.09 against Jenson Ellaway
• Jon Taylor – 91.09 against Rich Griffee
• Kevin Hardy – 91.09 against Martin Rodda

Alfie Barney followed with 88.41 against Warren Ryan, while Gary Barney recorded 88.02 against Leon Taylor.

It's another example of a competitive grassroots event where several players produced strong averages, but Long was the one who put together the winning run.

The tournament had initially appeared in the Q4QS export without a recognisable venue, because an organiser's note had been recorded in the venue field. I've now identified it as the Hangar 61 competition for this roundup.

Steve West Hits 104.78, but Lloyd Walker Wins the Phoenix Open

The Phoenix 'Not Farewell Party' Open produced Saturday's highest individual match average, with Steve West recording an outstanding 104.78 against Giovanni Matthee.

West also averaged 94.59 against Robert Heard and 92.78 against Mike Finlay.

However, it was Lloyd Walker who emerged as tournament winner, defeating West 3–1 in the final.

Walker recorded six victories and produced a particularly impressive 92.07 average against Simon Whitlock.

Taylor Harding, West and Andy Jenkins each collected four victories.

It's another reminder that the highest average doesn't necessarily win the tournament. West produced the biggest number, but Walker was the player who took the title.

Keegan Brown Wins Isle of Wight Grand Prix 5

Keegan Brown produced one of Saturday's strongest tournament-winning performances at the Isle of Wight Grand Prix 5.

Brown defeated Daryl Hunt 3–2 in the final, recording nine victories across a competition containing 102 matches.

His highest average was 100.20 against Michael Townsend. He also recorded 86.78 against Brendan O'Reilly and 85.08 against Billy York.

Hunt finished with eight victories and recorded an 88.41 average against Logan Anderson.

Paul Habgood collected seven wins, while Kirk Bain and Mitchel Hunt each finished with six.

Darrel Williams Wins Ray Bishop Memorial at Evesham

The Ray Bishop Memorial at Evesham Darts Competitions provided another interesting set of results.

Darrel Williams defeated Liam McLoughlin 5–2 in the final, finishing with six victories from a competition containing 69 recorded matches.

Pete Hughes produced the highest average of 88.41 against Gareth Howman.

Shaun Vernall followed with 86.71 against Anthony Smith, while Sam Rogers recorded 85.08 against Ray George.

Williams averaged 83.50 against Barry Arthur, a figure matched by Paul Jones against Ben Price.

McLoughlin finished with five wins, while Jones, Mitchell Leeming and Hughes each collected four.

Congratulations to Williams on winning the memorial tournament.

Three WADC Regional Champions Crowned

There was plenty of women's darts in Saturday's results, with three WADC Vault 3.0 regional finals taking place.

Tracey Hancock Wins South West Regional Final

At Bodmin Band & Social Club, Tracey Hancock defeated Anna Pearce 4–2 to claim the South West regional title.

Both players recorded four victories, but Hancock produced the competition's two highest listed averages.

Her best was 68.32 against Lou Hensman-Bennett, followed by 64.01 in the final.

Pearce recorded a best average of 63.96, while Hayley Brant collected two victories.

Milly Milligan Takes South East Title

At The Empire Club in Lancing, Milly Milligan defeated Pennie Lewis 4–1 to win the South East Regional Final.

Milligan recorded six victories and averaged 67.77 in the final.

Both finalists produced a highest average of 68.32, while Jenny Levett and Lewis each recorded four wins.

Alyssya Petty Wins Midlands Final

The closest of the three finals came in the Midlands, where Alyssya Petty defeated Joanne Oldershaw 4–3.

Petty recorded five victories, while Oldershaw finished with four.

Oldershaw produced the competition's highest listed average of 69.37 against Emma Tapp.

The tournament title identifies The Church Wicketts in Telford, although the separate venue field in the export contains conflicting information, so that detail remains unconfirmed.

Three different champions, three regional titles and another valuable set of women's results for the Q4QS Database.

Lee Evans Wins Oliver's Weekend Open

At Oliver's Sports Bar, Lee Evans won the 5pm Weekend Open, defeating David Spencer 3–0 in the final.

Evans recorded nine victories and produced the competition's highest average of 100.20 against Sam Done.

He also averaged 89.87 against Corey Milward and 88.41 against Spencer.

Chris Bryant-Evans finished with seven victories, while Craig Blake collected six.

There was also a second competition at Oliver's, won by Kieran Harris.

Harris defeated Luke Howard 3–1, recording an impressive ten victories.

Louis Melville and Shane Jones both reached 88.41, while Harris averaged 83.82 in the final.

ADC Level Up Finals Produce Close Contests

In the North Wales Emerging Finals, for players in the Under-65 Average category, John Paul Jones defeated Peter Lewis 4–2.

Jones recorded five victories and averaged 72.00 in the final. Lewis produced the competition's highest average of 73.32 against Kai Stocks.

Meanwhile, the North West RISE Regional Finals, for the Under-77.5 Average category, produced a nine-leg final.

Aaron Ayres defeated Tom Lockyer 5–4 to claim the title.

Ayres, Lockyer, Ollie Beckett and Ellis Hancock all recorded six victories.

Sean Brew produced the highest average of 91.09, while Ayres recorded 88.85 against Beckett and 87.00 against Daz Molyneux.

Junior Darts: Plenty of Promising Performances

Saturday was particularly busy for junior darts, with Junior Volts competitions and several other youth events.

At Bostin Darts 180 Bar in Blackheath, Hayden Dunlavey defeated Tobias Allen 3–0.

Dunlavey recorded six victories and produced the highest average of 81.24 against Louie Louch.

At Bushey Conservative Club, Prem Ahluwalia defeated Sean Devine 3–0, also recording six victories and a best average of 81.24.

At Clacton Sports Bar, Nathan Ward-Wilkinson defeated Jorge Brame 3–2.

At The Bullseye Bar in Lichfield, Lucas Kelly defeated Joel Walton 3–2.

In Wales, Rhodri Phillips defeated Steffan Thomas 3–1 at Glanyrafon Arms, Llandysul.

Both players recorded eight victories, with Phillips producing the competition's highest average of 78.33 in the final.

Mission Youth Open Produces a 97.13

The Mission Youth Open at Bradmoor Farm was another competition worth highlighting.

Alfie Cook defeated Morgan Burke 4–1 to win the 10–16 Years Old Event 1.

The tournament contained 109 recorded matches, with Cook winning seven and Burke six.

The highest average came from Danny Halliday Jnr, who recorded 97.13 against Liam Cook.

Jack Johnson reached 94.36, while Alfie Yarrow, Arjun Sharma and Harrison Meggitt all recorded 93.94.

Those are impressive figures in a junior competition, with plenty of depth beyond the tournament winner.

Llanfair Bullseye Bash: Three Competitions

The Llanfair Bullseye Bash featured three competitions, including Under-10s and Under-16s events.

Toby Roberts won the main event, defeating John Boss 2–1.

In the Under-10s, Henry Cureton-Furneaux defeated Cynan Williams 2–0.

In the Under-16s, Leighton Breeze defeated Reggie Jones 2–0.

I think these younger age-group events are particularly valuable to record. Not everyone will be producing huge averages yet, but the competitive experience and progress matter.

University Darts: Temis Smith Wins Southern Singles

The University Darts UK Southern Singles was one of the largest competitions in Saturday's import, with 227 recorded matches.

Temis Smith defeated Ike Richman 5–2 in the final.

Smith recorded eleven victories, the highest individual win total among the tournaments in this roundup, while Richman finished with ten.

Richman produced two averages of 85.89, against Charlie Worsley and Rhys Waterman.

In the Women's Southern Singles, Grace Bowdrey defeated Kristal French 4–3 in the final.

Bowdrey recorded four victories, with a highest average of 46.75 in the deciding match.

Other Results Worth Mentioning

At Alford Sports & Social Club, James Welding won the BNM Promotion GSOD, defeating Anthony Brown 5–1.

The event contained 195 matches, with Johnny Brammeld producing a 100.20 average.

Luke Smith won the November Round Robin at Daventry Darts, defeating Martin Tonks 6–4.

Both players recorded nine victories, while Tyler Thorpe produced averages of 98.20 and 96.97.

Daniel Muscat won the Steve Woolf Memorial at Foots Cray Social Club, defeating Daniel Collis 5–1.

Charlie Little produced the highest average of 98.56, with Scott Artiss close behind on 98.02.

Dylan Cowley won the Hoop and Mallet Saturday Vault Break 2, defeating Charlie Cooper 3–2.

John Cotterell won a Money In Money Out competition against Josh Walker, also by a 3–2 scoreline.

Michael Powell won a 501 knockout singles competition against Jamie Rollinson, recording a 96.35 average against Carl Sparrow.

There were also doubles competitions, including Powell/Rollinson winning a 501 knockout doubles event and Bourne/Hughes winning at Bigyn Darts Masters. I've kept those separate from the individual singles averages.

Top 10 Individual Match Averages – 7 November 2026

These are the ten highest recorded individual match averages from Saturday's imported results. Players can appear more than once if they produced multiple qualifying performances.

Player	Average	Tournament
Steve West	104.78	Phoenix Open
Johnny Brammeld	100.20	BNM Promotion GSOD
Keegan Brown	100.20	Isle of Wight Grand Prix 5
Lee Evans	100.20	Oliver's Weekend Open
Charlie Little	98.56	Steve Woolf Memorial
Tyler Thorpe	98.20	Daventry Round Robin
Scott Artiss	98.02	Steve Woolf Memorial
Danny Halliday Jnr	97.13	Mission Youth Open
Tyler Thorpe	96.97	Daventry Round Robin
Michael Powell	96.35	501 Knockout Singles

Final Thoughts

What I like about Saturday's results is the variety.

We've got Steve West producing a 104.78, Keegan Brown winning nine matches on the Isle of Wight, Robbie Long taking the £300 Open Round Robin at Hangar 61, three WADC regional champions and some excellent junior performances.

But there are also players winning local tournaments with averages in the 50s, 60s and 70s. They deserve their results recorded just as much as the players at the top of the averages table.

That's what I want the Q4QS Database to do: build a broader picture of competitive darts, from the biggest names to the players turning up at their local clubs.

Not every tournament is included, but every additional set of results helps.

Explore more results, rankings and player statistics at Quest For Q School.

Country Spotlight: New Zealand – A Small Nation With a Big Darts History

 

This week's Country Spotlight takes me to New Zealand, and I think this could be one of the strongest darts nations I've covered in the series so far.

Over the past few weeks, I've looked at countries where darts is still developing internationally. Vietnam, for example, has an established local darts community but relatively limited results on the international stage.

New Zealand is a very different proposition.

This is a country with a long darts history, an established national structure, World Championship representatives, international tournament winners and a domestic circuit that is producing some seriously competitive players.

And having looked through six enhanced player profiles from my Q4QS Database, I think there's a particularly interesting story developing.

Jonny Tata is producing some outstanding averages.

Ben Robb has been winning tournaments regularly.

Haupai Puha has enjoyed an impressive run of form.

And Nicole Regnaud is demonstrating that she can compete with, and sometimes beat, some of the country's strongest male players.

For a country with a population of only around five million, that's a pretty impressive collection of talent.

But how strong is New Zealand compared with the world's leading darts nations?

And could we see another Kiwi player establish themselves on the professional circuit?

A Country With a Long Darts Tradition

Unlike some of the emerging darts nations I've featured recently, New Zealand has been playing organised darts for generations.

The New Zealand Darts Council was established in 1937, providing a national structure for the sport long before the modern professional era.

Over the decades, darts developed through local associations, clubs, regional competitions and national championships.

And that structure remains important today.

The country has a well-established network of darts organisations, with competitions taking place across both the North and South Islands.

One of the interesting things about New Zealand is that it has maintained a strong traditional darts structure while also developing pathways into modern professional competition.

The New Zealand Darts Council continues to support national competitions and representative darts.

Meanwhile, Darts Players New Zealand, or DPNZ, provides a route into PDC-related tournaments and international qualification.

And alongside those organisations, WDF competitions give players further opportunities to compete.

It's a system that offers considerably more competitive opportunities than many smaller darts nations enjoy.

And I think that helps explain why New Zealand continues to produce international-standard players.

New Zealand's Place in World Darts

New Zealand might be geographically isolated from the main European professional circuits, but it has been involved in international darts for decades.

Its players have competed at World Championships, represented the country at the PDC World Cup and appeared in World Series events.

And perhaps the most important point is that New Zealand hasn't relied on just one player.

Different generations have produced different names.

Players such as Warren Parry and Cody Harris helped establish the country's presence internationally.

More recently, Haupai Puha, Ben Robb and Jonny Tata have carried that tradition forward.

New Zealand has also benefited from its proximity to Australia.

Although travelling between the two countries still involves considerable expense, the Australasian circuit provides opportunities that are much closer than Europe.

For players hoping to progress internationally, those competitions can be invaluable.

But the biggest challenge remains the same.

How do you turn success in New Zealand into consistent results against the world's leading professionals?

That's the question facing the current generation.

Haupai Puha – The Professional Trailblazer

Haupai Puha has been one of the most important figures in modern New Zealand darts.

His achievements include becoming the first New Zealander to secure a PDC Tour Card through Q-School.

That was a significant milestone.

Because obtaining a Tour Card is one thing.

Competing regularly against the world's strongest professional players is another challenge entirely.

The PDC circuit is extremely competitive, and players from outside Europe face additional difficulties with travel, accommodation and time away from home.

Puha's achievement demonstrated that a New Zealand player could earn a place on that circuit.

But what interests me now is how he's performing back in New Zealand.

And his recent Q4QS figures are particularly encouraging.

Puha's Q4QS Performance

My database contains 56 recorded matches for Puha across 17 tournaments.

He's won 41 and lost 15.

That gives him a win percentage of 73.2%.

His overall match average is 84.21, while his official Q4QS Average is 83.33.

His highest recorded match average is 95.43, achieved in a 4–0 victory over Jordan Whyte during DPNZ Pro Tour Event 10.

But the most interesting part of his profile is his recent form.

Across his last ten recorded matches, Puha has won all ten.

His average over those matches is 87.20.

And in September 2026, he produced a particularly impressive sequence of results.

He won DPNZ Pro Tour Events 11 and 12 on consecutive days.

In the first final, he defeated Jonny Tata 7–6.

In the second, he defeated Tata again, also by 7–6.

And in that second tournament, he had already beaten Ben Robb 6–5 in the semi-finals.

Those are not easy victories.

Robb and Tata are two of the strongest players in New Zealand.

To beat both in the same tournament, and then repeat the success against Tata in another final, is an excellent achievement.

Puha averaged 91.57 in the second final against Tata.

That is a very respectable standard under pressure.

And it suggests that, despite his experience on the professional circuit, he remains a major force in New Zealand darts.

Ben Robb – The Tournament Winner

If Puha has the professional experience, Ben Robb has one of the strongest records for tournament success.

And his Q4QS statistics are impressive.

My database contains 90 matches across 29 tournaments.

He's won 69 and lost 21.

That's a win percentage of 76.7%.

His overall match average is 86.34, while his official Q4QS Average is 86.54.

And he has recorded eight tournament victories in the supplied profile.

That's a considerable achievement.

His highest recorded match average is 100.24, produced in a 4–3 victory over Frank Bush during DPNZ Pro Tour Event 5.

He's also recorded a 98.05 average in a tournament final and several other performances above 95.

Those numbers demonstrate that Robb can produce a very high standard.

But what I particularly like is the number of tournaments he's winning.

There are plenty of players who can produce a 95 average occasionally.

There are fewer who can consistently work their way through a tournament and lift the trophy.

And Robb has demonstrated that ability repeatedly.

Robb's International Challenge

Robb has represented New Zealand internationally, including at the World Cup of Darts and the PDC World Championship.

He's also competed outside New Zealand in events such as PDC Q-School, the Challenge Tour and WDF competitions.

And that gives us an interesting opportunity to compare different levels of competition.

His domestic results are strong.

But when he faces higher-standard international opposition, the challenge becomes considerably greater.

For example, he recorded a 92.13 average in a defeat against Derek Coulson on the PDC Challenge Tour.

He also averaged 93.93 in a 6–4 defeat against Karel Sedláček at the World Series Finals.

Those are good performances.

And they demonstrate that Robb can produce competitive averages against strong opposition.

But they also illustrate how difficult it can be to win matches at that level.

Sometimes an average above 90 simply isn't enough.

And that's probably one of the biggest challenges facing New Zealand's leading players.

They can dominate domestically.

They can produce strong averages.

But to establish themselves on the professional circuit, they need to reproduce that standard regularly against much tougher opposition.

Robb has the ability.

The question is whether he can take the next step.

Jonny Tata – New Zealand's Statistical Standout

Of the six players I've examined, Jonny Tata has the highest official Q4QS Average.

And by a fairly noticeable margin.

His figure is 88.13.

That's higher than Robb's 86.54 and Puha's 83.33.

His overall match average is 87.87.

And his record is outstanding.

Across 66 recorded matches, he's won 52 and lost 14.

That gives him a win percentage of 78.8%.

He's reached seven finals and won one tournament in the supplied data.

He has also reached three semi-finals and two quarter-finals.

Those are very strong figures.

And they suggest that Tata is one of New Zealand's most consistently competitive players.

Tata's Best Performances

Tata's highest recorded average is 97.88, achieved in a 4–1 victory over Haunui Hira.

But there are several other performances worth highlighting.

He averaged 97.86 in a deciding-leg victory over Haupai Puha.

He recorded 97.45 against Steve Higgins.

And he averaged 96.97 in a victory over Paul Mangino.

Those are impressive numbers.

But there's something else I find particularly interesting.

Tata has also recorded victories against Robb and Puha.

He defeated Robb 7–4, averaging 91.31.

And he beat Puha 6–2, averaging 88.61.

So we're not simply looking at somebody producing good averages against weaker opposition.

Tata has demonstrated that he can beat the country's leading players.

And I think that makes him a particularly interesting contender for future international opportunities.

The Rivalry at the Top

One of the strongest features of New Zealand darts is the competition between its leading players.

Robb, Tata and Puha are regularly meeting one another in important matches.

And those matches are often very competitive.

In September, Puha defeated Tata in consecutive finals.

Robb has beaten Tata in major domestic matches.

And Tata has recorded victories against both.

This is exactly the sort of rivalry that can help improve standards.

If one player dominates every tournament without facing much resistance, there's less pressure to improve.

But when several players are capable of beating one another, the standard required to win becomes higher.

And I think that's something New Zealand has going for it.

The leading players are being tested regularly.

They're producing averages in the 80s and 90s.

And they're having to perform under pressure to win tournaments.

That's a healthy environment for developing stronger players.

Mark Cleaver – The Consistent Contender

Another player worth highlighting is Mark Cleaver.

He might not have quite the same international profile as Puha or Robb, but his domestic statistics are very respectable.

My database contains 54 matches across 15 tournaments.

He's won 39 and lost 15.

That gives him a win percentage of 72.2%.

His overall match average is 79.07, while his official Q4QS Average is 78.58.

He's reached two finals, five semi-finals and five quarter-finals.

That's an impressive level of consistency.

And his highest recorded match average is 92.68.

Interestingly, that came in a defeat against Jonny Tata.

He also recorded averages of 92.54 and 92.49 in victories against Josh Walters and Kayden Milne.

Those are strong performances.

Cleaver's record demonstrates that New Zealand has more depth than simply its three biggest names.

And that's important.

Because a strong darts nation needs competitive players beyond the very top.

Kayden Milne – A Player With Potential

Kayden Milne is another player I wanted to examine.

And his record contains some particularly interesting results.

Across 27 recorded matches, he's won 20 and lost seven.

That's a win percentage of 74.1%.

His overall match average is 76.77, while his official Q4QS Average is 76.68.

He has won two tournaments in the supplied data.

And those victories include some very impressive results.

Milne has beaten Ben Robb, Jonny Tata and Haupai Puha.

He defeated Tata 6–4, averaging 81.17.

He beat Robb 6–4, averaging 77.49.

And he defeated Puha 7–2 in a tournament final.

That's a particularly noteworthy result.

To beat a player of Puha's experience by that margin demonstrates that Milne is capable of competing with the best players in New Zealand.

His highest recorded average is 91.21.

However, his recent averages have fallen slightly.

His last-ten average is 74.15, compared with his overall figure of 76.77.

So there's still work to do in terms of consistency.

But the ability to beat leading players is already there.

And that makes him somebody worth watching.

Nicole Regnaud – A Standout in New Zealand Women's Darts

I particularly wanted to include Nicole Regnaud in this article.

And having examined her Q4QS profile, I'm glad I did.

Because some of her performances are outstanding.

Regnaud has been one of New Zealand's leading female darts players, enjoying considerable success in domestic women's competition.

Her 2026 achievements include victories at the New Zealand Open, Canterbury Open and Auckland Open.

And she topped the New Zealand Darts Council women's rankings published in October.

But what makes her particularly interesting from a Q4QS perspective is that she has also been competing against male players on the DPNZ circuit.

And she hasn't simply been making up the numbers.

Regnaud's Q4QS Statistics

My database contains 30 matches across 15 tournaments for Nicole Regnaud.

She's won 15 and lost 15.

That gives her a win percentage of 50%.

Her overall match average is 74.32, while her official Q4QS Average is 72.85.

Her highest recorded match average is 89.48.

And that performance came against Jonny Tata.

Not in a defeat.

In a victory.

During DPNZ Pro Tour Event 10 in July 2026, Regnaud defeated Tata 5–2, averaging 89.48.

I think that's one of the standout results from all six profiles.

Tata has the highest Q4QS Average of the players I've examined.

He's won nearly 79% of his recorded matches.

And Regnaud beat him convincingly.

That's a serious achievement.

Regnaud Against the Leading Men

And her victory over Tata wasn't her only impressive performance.

She averaged 88.88 in a 5–3 defeat against Ben Robb during a New South Wales Darts Masters qualifier.

She also averaged 87.00 in another defeat against Robb.

Those are excellent averages.

She defeated John Hurring 4–0 with an 88.41 average.

And she recorded an 83.50 average in a victory over Frank Bush.

What these results demonstrate is that Regnaud is capable of producing a standard that can trouble some of New Zealand's strongest male players.

Of course, consistency remains important.

Her overall Q4QS Average of 72.85 is considerably below the figures recorded by Robb and Tata.

And her match averages have ranged from 56.81 to 89.48.

That's a fairly wide spread.

But the potential is clearly there.

And her recent form is encouraging.

Across her last ten recorded matches, she's won seven and lost three.

Her average over those matches is 75.77.

So there are signs that she's becoming more competitive.

Why Regnaud's Performances Matter

I think Nicole Regnaud's results deserve attention for reasons beyond simply comparing men's and women's darts.

New Zealand has a strong women's darts tradition.

And players such as Wendy Harper have represented the country internationally.

But Regnaud's performances demonstrate something particularly encouraging.

She is gaining competitive experience against strong opposition.

She's playing in tournaments where she regularly faces players with higher averages and stronger ratings.

And occasionally, she's beating them.

That experience can only be valuable.

It provides opportunities to improve.

It exposes players to different styles of competition.

And it demonstrates that the women's game in New Zealand has players capable of producing very competitive darts.

I'd be particularly interested to see whether Regnaud can maintain her stronger performances over a longer period.

Because if she can bring her overall average closer to the level of her best matches, she could become an even more significant international contender.

New Zealand's Leading Players – The Q4QS Comparison

Here's how the six players I've examined compare.

Player	Matches	Wins	Win %	Q4QS Average	Best Average
Jonny Tata	66	52	78.8%	88.13	97.88
Ben Robb	90	69	76.7%	86.54	100.24
Haupai Puha	56	41	73.2%	83.33	95.43
Mark Cleaver	54	39	72.2%	78.58	92.68
Kayden Milne	27	20	74.1%	76.68	91.21
Nicole Regnaud	30	15	50.0%	72.85	89.48

All six have played at least six tournaments, meaning they qualify for an official Q4QS Average.

There are a few interesting things here.

Firstly, Tata has the highest Q4QS Average.

Secondly, Robb has the largest recorded match sample and the most tournament victories.

Thirdly, Puha's recent form is stronger than his overall figures might initially suggest.

And finally, Regnaud's results demonstrate that New Zealand has a female player capable of beating some of the country's leading men.

These are six selected players from my database, rather than a complete ranking of every New Zealand player.

But they give us a useful picture of the standard being produced at the top end of the domestic game.

The Importance of DPNZ

One of the reasons New Zealand continues to produce competitive players is the existence of Darts Players New Zealand.

The DPNZ Pro Tour provides regular tournaments and a pathway towards international qualification.

And that's extremely important.

Because players need regular competitive opportunities if they're going to improve.

Practising at home is useful.

Playing local league darts is useful.

But tournament competition presents different challenges.

There's the pressure of knockout matches.

The need to produce your best darts at important moments.

And the challenge of playing several strong opponents in succession.

The DPNZ circuit gives players opportunities to experience those situations regularly.

And looking at the averages being produced by Robb, Tata and Puha, it's clear that the standard can be very competitive.

The Challenge of Geography

Of course, New Zealand faces one disadvantage that many European darts nations don't.

Distance.

For a player based in England, travelling to a tournament elsewhere in the country might involve a few hours in the car.

For a New Zealand player wanting to compete regularly on the PDC circuit, the journey can involve travelling halfway around the world.

And that's before considering the cost of accommodation, flights and time away from work or family.

It's a considerable challenge.

And I think it helps explain why some very talented players from New Zealand struggle to establish themselves internationally.

It's not necessarily because they lack the ability.

Sometimes the practical difficulties are enormous.

That's why regional competition in New Zealand and Australia is so important.

It provides opportunities to compete without requiring every tournament to involve a trip to Europe.

But ultimately, players who want to establish themselves on the main professional circuit need to find a way to compete regularly against the world's strongest opposition.

And that's a difficult balance.

New Zealand's Next Generation

Another encouraging aspect of New Zealand darts is the development of younger players.

The national structure includes youth competitions and rankings, helping provide opportunities for players to progress.

Names such as Preston Wheeler, Sophie Beaumont and Georgia Stevens have appeared in national youth rankings.

And although I don't have detailed Q4QS performance profiles for them, their involvement is encouraging.

Because the future of any darts nation depends on producing new players.

Robb, Tata and Puha won't be competing forever.

And if New Zealand wants to maintain its international strength, it needs the next generation to develop.

The important thing is that the opportunities exist.

Young players need tournaments, coaching, encouragement and opportunities to compete against stronger opposition.

And New Zealand appears to have a foundation on which to build.

How Strong Is New Zealand Internationally?

This is probably the most difficult question.

Because domestically, the leading players are producing very respectable averages.

Tata's Q4QS Average of 88.13 is particularly impressive.

Robb's 86.54 and Puha's 83.33 are also strong figures.

And there are several other players capable of producing averages above 90.

But we need to be careful about comparing those figures directly with players competing regularly on the PDC ProTour.

The standard of opposition is different.

The tournament conditions can be different.

And the pressure of competing against world-class players week after week is considerable.

So I wouldn't automatically assume that a player averaging 88 domestically would produce exactly the same figure on the PDC circuit.

Nevertheless, the underlying ability is clearly there.

And I think New Zealand deserves recognition as one of the stronger darts nations outside Europe.

The challenge is converting that domestic strength into more regular international success.

Could New Zealand Produce Another Established PDC Professional?

I certainly think it's possible.

Puha has already demonstrated that a New Zealand player can earn a Tour Card.

Robb has produced strong performances internationally.

And Tata's domestic averages suggest he has the scoring ability to compete at a higher level.

But the step from being one of the best players in New Zealand to becoming an established PDC professional is enormous.

It requires consistency.

It requires regular competition.

And it requires the ability to perform against players who are averaging in the 90s, and sometimes considerably higher, on a regular basis.

That's where the real challenge lies.

But if New Zealand can continue producing players of this standard, I think another professional breakthrough is certainly possible.

Q4QS Darts Nation Rating

For New Zealand, I'm taking into account its long darts history, domestic structure, current player strength, international achievements and future potential.

Current Strength: 8.0/10

Participation & Depth: 8.0/10

International Achievement: 7.5/10

Future Potential: 8.5/10

Overall Q4QS Nation Rating: 8.0/10

I'm giving New Zealand 8 out of 10.

And I think that's a deserved rating.

The country has a long history of organised darts.

It has produced World Championship representatives and a PDC Tour Card holder.

It has a strong domestic competition structure.

And the leading players are producing some very respectable statistics.

Jonny Tata's 88.13 Q4QS Average is particularly impressive.

Ben Robb has won eight tournaments in the supplied data.

Haupai Puha has enjoyed an excellent recent run.

And Nicole Regnaud is demonstrating the strength of the women's game through some outstanding performances against male opposition.

The biggest limitation is the country's international success at the very highest level.

New Zealand has produced talented players, but it hasn't yet established a consistent presence among the world's leading professionals.

That's what prevents me from giving it an even higher rating.

But the foundations are certainly there.

Final Thoughts

I've enjoyed looking at New Zealand because it offers a very different story from some of the countries I've covered recently.

This isn't a nation trying to establish whether darts can become popular.

Darts has been played competitively in New Zealand for generations.

The country has a recognised national structure, a competitive domestic circuit and players who regularly represent it internationally.

And the Q4QS figures suggest that the current standard is very respectable.

Jonny Tata is producing some of the strongest averages.

Ben Robb is winning tournaments.

Haupai Puha is enjoying an excellent run of form.

Mark Cleaver is consistently reaching the later stages of competitions.

Kayden Milne has demonstrated that he can beat the country's leading players.

And Nicole Regnaud has produced some outstanding performances, including that memorable victory over Tata.

For me, that's the most encouraging thing.

New Zealand doesn't appear to be relying on one player.

There are several capable competitors pushing one another.

And that competition can only help the overall standard.

The biggest challenge remains turning domestic success into consistent results on the international stage.

But with the talent currently available, I think New Zealand has every reason to be optimistic.

A small nation geographically, but certainly not a small nation when it comes to darts.

And I'll be particularly interested to see whether one of the current generation can take the next step and establish themselves among the world's leading professionals.