Selsey Weekend Preview: England Open & England National Singles 2026

 One of the biggest weekends in the WDF English darts calendar gets underway on Friday as players descend on Selsey for the England Open and England National Singles.

With men's, women's, boys' and girls' events all taking place, the weekend promises a fascinating mix of established stars, emerging talent and grassroots form players looking to make their mark on the national stage.

🎯 Men's Five To Follow

Joe Hunt

The highest-rated player in the field and one of the standout names entering the weekend. Hunt has consistently performed at Challenge Tour level and possesses the all-round game needed to go deep in both major men's events.

Scott Robertson

Arrives in excellent form following recent success and remains one of the most experienced competitors in the field. Robertson's consistency makes him a serious contender for silverware.

Robbie Martin

One of the form players in grassroots darts. Multiple tournament wins this season and fresh from another title-winning performance, Martin could be the danger man this weekend.

Chas Barstow

Few players enter the weekend with greater scoring power. Recent 100+ averages and strong results suggest Barstow is capable of a major run.

Connor Levett

A player who often flies under the radar but consistently delivers strong performances. If he finds his best game early, he could cause problems for the top seeds.

⭐ Dark Horse: Kieran Smith

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👩 Women's Five To Follow

Gemma Hayter

The standout name among the women's entrants and a genuine title contender in both events.

Rhian O'Sullivan

A consistent performer who has continued to climb the rankings through strong results and impressive averages.

Deta Hedman

Experience counts for plenty at weekends like this. Hedman remains one of the most respected competitors in the women's game.

Leanne Topper

A proven performer capable of producing deep runs in major events.

Natalie Gilbert

An outsider capable of surprising some of the bigger names if she finds her best form.

⭐ Dark Horse: Joanne Oldershaw

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🧒 Boys Five To Follow

Jayden Walker

One of the strongest junior entrants and a player who consistently appears near the top of tournament reports.

Alfie Hill

A talented youngster with the ability to score heavily and challenge the leading names.

Reggie Woodmore

Continues to improve and enters the weekend with strong ranking credentials.

George Willetts

A consistent performer who rarely gives matches away.

Addison Hefferon

One of the most exciting young talents in the field.

⭐ Dark Horse: Ronnie Sumner

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👧 Girls Five To Follow

Using only players appearing in the Girls rankings and entered into the event:

Macy Gibbons

The leading contender entering the weekend and the player many will be looking to beat.

Paige Pauling

A strong all-round performer with plenty of experience in junior competition.

Lucy Shepherd

Capable of producing excellent darts and making a deep run.

Abbi Ettridge

Another player with the pedigree to challenge for the title.

Kelsey Haigh

Recent performances suggest she could be ready for a breakthrough weekend.

⭐ Dark Horse: Kacey Ayres

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⭐ Q4QS Weekend Six To Follow

If you're only tracking six players across the entire weekend, these are the names I'd watch:

1. Joe Hunt
2. Scott Robertson
3. Robbie Martin
4. Chas Barstow
5. Gemma Hayter
6. Jayden Walker

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🏆 Predicted Winners

England Open Men: Joe Hunt

England National Singles Men: Scott Robertson

England Open Women: Gemma Hayter

England National Singles Women: Gemma Hayter

Boys Event: Jayden Walker

Girls Event: Macy Gibbons

The men's events look particularly open this year, with several players arriving in excellent form. The women's field contains proven winners, while the junior events feature some of the brightest young talent currently emerging through the English system. Whatever happens, Selsey looks set to deliver a fantastic weekend of darts.

South & South West Darts Results Round-Up – 3 June 2026

 Wednesday night produced another packed schedule of grassroots darts across the South and South West, with strong turnouts, several 100+ averages and titles claimed across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Dorset, Devon and Hampshire.

Tournament Highlights

Devizes Town Round Robin

Johnny Haines was the standout performer in Devizes, lifting the title after defeating Steve Perkins in the final. Haines topped both the averages and wins charts on the night, recording a superb 93.94 average and eight match victories.

Purton Under 70 Average

Dave Taylor enjoyed a fantastic evening in Purton, defeating Samuel King 4-2 in the final. Taylor finished with nine wins from the event, the highest win total recorded across the featured South & South West tournaments.

DartAsylum Under 55 Average

Another competitive field gathered at DartAsylum HQ, where Jack Kempster edged past Jenson White in the final. White produced the highest average of the event and, alongside Kempster, finished with seven victories on the night.

Vault 17 Stonehouse

Kieran Smith claimed the title at Stonehouse and produced one of the performances of the evening with a superb 104.86 average. Smith defeated Andy Hammond in the final and finished the night with six wins.

Vault 17 Stalbridge

Robbie Martin delivered one of the highest averages seen anywhere on Wednesday, recording 109.11 during his title-winning run. Martin won eight matches and defeated Max Adams in the final.

Vault 17 Bishopsworth

Matty Rogers secured victory at the Sartan Club after defeating Mervyn Adams in the final. Rogers finished the evening with eight victories and continued his strong recent form.

Vault 17 Ilfracombe

North Devon saw Daniel Donovan emerge victorious after a hard-fought evening. Donovan claimed the title ahead of Jack Walker, who recorded several of the tournament's best averages.

🏆 Performance of the Day

Henry Cooper (Christchurch) – 111.33 Average

The highest average recorded across all South & South West tournaments logged by Q4QS on Wednesday came from Henry Cooper, whose outstanding 111.33 average at Christchurch led the way for the day.

💯 Century Club

Players recording 100+ averages:

• Henry Cooper – 111.33 (Christchurch)
• Robbie Martin – 109.11 (Stalbridge)
• Chas Barstow – 107.36 (Winchester)
• Paul Rowley – 107.36 (Shrewsbury)
• Kieran Smith – 104.86 (Stonehouse)
• Lewis Pearse – 103.66 (Abbots Langley)
• Ash Coleman – 103.66 (Blackheath)
• Paul Ballantyne – 103.66 (Newtown)
• Oscar Saxton – 102.48 (Telford)
• Chas Barstow – 102.48 (Winchester)

🔥 Most Wins of the Day

• Dave Taylor – 9 wins (Purton Under 70 Average)
• Johnny Haines – 8 wins (Devizes Town Round Robin)
• Robbie Martin – 8 wins (Vault 17 Stalbridge)
• Matty Rogers – 8 wins (Vault 17 Bishopsworth)
• Daniel Donovan – 8 wins (Vault 17 Ilfracombe)
• Chas Barstow – 8 wins (Vault 17 Winchester)

Looking Ahead

With Vault 17 continuing to produce large fields across the region and strong performances emerging from established and developing players alike, the South & South West scene remains one of the busiest areas covered by the Q4QS database. Thursday brings another packed schedule, and it will be interesting to see who can follow Wednesday's standout performers.

Quest For Q School continues to track results, averages, rankings and player progress from grassroots darts across the South & South West.

Time for a Reset

Tonight was one of those nights.

I didn't win a single leg.

The strange thing is that my average wasn't completely terrible, but the results certainly were. Walking away without a leg win is never enjoyable, and it has forced me to take a long, hard look at where my game currently stands.

The truth is that I know I'm capable of better. I've shown flashes of it. I've had good legs, good spells, and good tournaments. The problem isn't a lack of ability. The problem is that I'm not currently doing anything focused enough to solve the issues that keep appearing.

If I'm honest, this isn't just a darts problem.

It's something I do in life generally.

I overwhelm myself with ideas, projects, plans and possibilities. Instead of focusing on one thing and improving it, I end up trying to tackle everything at once. The result is that progress becomes slower than it should be.

So it's time for a rethink.

Not a dramatic one. Not because I'm angry or depressed about tonight. Quite the opposite. I'm actually feeling quite positive about it.

I think I need to strip everything right back to basics.

Physically, that means rebuilding my throw from the ground up. Looking at stance, alignment, grouping and consistency. No shortcuts. No miracle fixes. Just simple, deliberate practice.

Mentally, it means getting my head in the right place again. Finding focus. Removing noise. Concentrating on the things that actually matter instead of worrying about everything at once.

I've even started thinking about whether Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) might be useful. Not specifically for darts, but for helping me organise my thinking, improve focus and gain better perspective. The lessons could easily transfer onto the oche.

This isn't a blog post about giving up.

It's a blog post about starting again.

The good news is that I know I'm not alone. Every darts player seems to hit these periods where they know there's more in the tank but can't quite unlock it. Every player has moments where the game feels harder than it should.

So over the next few weeks I'm going back to basics. I'll document what I'm doing, what works, what doesn't work, and whether the changes make a difference.

And if I manage to find something that genuinely helps, I'll make sure I share it.

Because I suspect there are plenty of players out there standing exactly where I am right now.

PDC Players Championship 20 Preview

 The PDC ProTour returns with Players Championship 19, and once again the field is packed with major champions, recent title winners and some of the most in-form players in world darts.

At the top of the betting sits Wessel Nijman, who continues to justify his growing reputation as one of the sport's brightest stars. The Dutchman arrives ranked fourth in the Q4QS rankings and recently captured Players Championship 14 with a superb tournament average of 99.50.

However, the player carrying the strongest recent momentum may be Luke Woodhouse. Woodhouse has enjoyed a remarkable fortnight, winning both Players Championship 18 and the Baltic Sea Open. His recent 9W-1L record makes him one of the most dangerous players in the draw.

Kevin Doets continues to knock on the door of a major title. The Dutchman reached the final of the Austrian Darts Open before losing to Josh Rock and has compiled an impressive 8W-2L record over his last ten matches.

Former Masters champion Jonny Clayton and two-time world finalist Gary Anderson remain among the biggest threats. Both have shown they can still produce world-class darts, while Chris Dobey possesses the scoring power to beat anybody when at his best.

Further down the rankings, players such as Sebastian Bialecki, Andrew Gilding, James Wade and Nathan Aspinall offer plenty of intrigue. Bialecki in particular arrives with an 8W-2L form line and could be one of the dark horses of the tournament.

With floor tournaments often producing surprises, consistency over a long day could prove just as important as raw scoring power.

Q4QS Six To Follow

Luke Woodhouse

Back-to-back titles and a 9W-1L record make him one of the hottest players on the circuit.

Kevin Doets

Austrian Open finalist and one of the most consistent performers of recent weeks.

Wessel Nijman

Already a Players Championship winner in 2026 and ranked fourth in the Q4QS standings.

Jonny Clayton

Former major champion who continues to produce deep runs on the ProTour.

Andrew Gilding

Players Championship 16 winner and a player who thrives in floor events.

Sebastian Bialecki

One of the most underrated names in the field and carrying strong recent form.

Dark Horse

🎯 Sebastian Bialecki

Ranked eighth in the Q4QS rankings and arriving with an 8W-2L record, the Polish star looks significantly stronger than his market price suggests. If he can navigate the early rounds, he could be one of the stories of the day. 

Modus Super Series Week 6 (1st–7th June) Preview

 The latest week of the Modus Super Series sees a fascinating mix of experienced PDC campaigners, former tour card holders, Challenge Tour performers and emerging international talent battling for a place in Finals Week.

While there are no household names at the very top of the field this week, several players arrive with strong recent form and genuine title-winning credentials.

⭐ Main Contenders

Tommy Lishman

The highest-ranked player in the field and a regular performer on the PDC Challenge Tour circuit. Lishman has already shown he can compete against Tour Card holders and recently defeated Mario Vandenbogaerde in Players Championship action.

Callum Goffin

One of the most dangerous players in the tournament. His quarter-final run at Players Championship 16 included victories over Ryan Searle, Mickey Mansell and Darius Labanauskas. If he reproduces that level, he could dominate this week.

David Evans

Perhaps the form player entering the event. Evans carries an excellent 8W-2L recent record and reached the final of Challenge Tour 13 with a superb 92.78 average.

Keegan Brown

A former UK Open quarter-finalist and one of the most experienced names in the field. Brown remains capable of producing averages in the mid-90s and will fancy his chances over the longer Modus format.

Jake Neale

One of the most interesting stories of the week. Neale arrives on a 9W-1L run and has already won a Modus South Wales Regional Qualifier. Confidence is clearly high.

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🎯 Six To Follow

1. Tommy Lishman

Highest-ranked player in the field and proven against strong PDC opposition.

2. Callum Goffin

Former Players Championship quarter-finalist with wins over established Tour Card holders.

3. David Evans

8W-2L recent form and a recent Challenge Tour final appearance.

4. Keegan Brown

The experienced former PDC Tour Card holder capable of averaging well over 90.

5. Jake Neale

Modus Regional Qualifier winner carrying a 9W-1L form line.

6. Tomoya Goto

Japanese star arriving with 8W-2L form from the Asian Tour circuit.

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🏆 Top 10 Q4QS Rankings

Rank	Player	Q4QS Rank
1	Tommy Lishman	34
2	Callum Goffin	61
3	Jose Justicia	96
4	David Evans	128
5	Tomoya Goto	181
6	Keegan Brown	219
7	Tom Lonsdale	308
8	Brian Raman	485
9	Robert Grundy	536
10	Jake Neale	739

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🎯 Players To Watch

• David Evans – best recent form in the field (8W-2L).
• Jake Neale – recent Modus qualifier winner.
• Callum Goffin – owns wins over Ryan Searle and Mickey Mansell.
• Keegan Brown – dangerous if his scoring clicks.
• Tomoya Goto – one of the strongest international representatives.

Vault 17 @ Stratford Social Club, Salisbury (Monday 1st June 2026) Preview

 Monday night's Vault 17 at Stratford Social Club features one of the strongest fields seen at the venue for several weeks, with multiple recent champions, in-form players and several familiar names from the Salisbury and Shaftesbury circuits.

The headline act is Lee Evans, who arrives on a remarkable 10W-0L run and has won multiple recent events, including titles at Stratford Social Club and Challow British Legion. With a Q4QS rank of 431 and a season average over 85, he'll start as the player everyone wants to avoid.

Geoff James continues to produce outstanding consistency. The Yeovil Labour Club champion has multiple recent titles, carries an 8W-2L form line and has built a reputation for grinding out results in difficult matches.

Danny Humphries is another major contender. A recent Cyprus International Darts Open winner and Shaftesbury champion, he's won two of his last five tournaments and arrives with a superb 9W-1L recent record.

Former winners Gary Eastwood and Liam Glister both bring strong recent form, while youngsters Mason Beaven and Daryl Beaven continue to threaten deeper runs as their experience grows.

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Six To Follow

1. Lee Evans

Multiple recent titles, 10W-0L form line and arguably the strongest player in the field right now.

2. Geoff James

Yeovil champion with several recent titles and an excellent 8W-2L record.

3. Danny Humphries

Cyprus International Darts Open winner who continues to deliver deep runs and trophies.

4. Gary Eastwood

Former Stalbridge champion with plenty of Vault pedigree and strong recent form.

5. Liam Glister

Recent Sturminster winner carrying a 9W-1L momentum line into the event.

6. Mason Beaven

One of the most promising young players in the draw after recent finals and semi-finals.

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Top 10 Q4QS Rankings

Rank	Player	Q4QS Rank
1	Lee Evans	431
2	Geoff James	651
3	Danny Humphries	734
4	Gary Eastwood	1102
5	Liam Glister	1989
6	Mason Beaven	2045
7	Al Ayres	2105
8	Daryl Beaven	3172
9	Charlie Shears	4464
10	Jamie Bertenshaw	4603

Yesterday's Results – 31 May 2026

 A busy Sunday on the grassroots circuit saw 12 tournaments added to the Q4QS database, with titles won across Gloucestershire, Somerset, Herefordshire, South Wales and beyond.

🏆 Tournament Winners

Tournament	Winner	Runner-Up
CUFC Open	Steve Boundy	Liam Trotman
Deers Leap Round Robin	Mark Cox	Richard Smith
JDC VOLTS Series 6 (Patchway)	Mitchell Atkins	Cooper Cornish
JDC VOLTS Series 6 (Ogmore Vale)	Spencer Edwards	Rhys Evans
Money In, Money Out	John Ellis	Harry Swann
Sunday Lunch (Portishead)	Patrick Keane	John Maggs
Unit 27 Beginners Week 6	Max Harper	Alan McIlhiney
Vault 17 – Nags Head, Cinderford	Shaun Vernall	Joe Quiney
Vault 17 – Queens Arms, Taunton	C-Jay Pipe	Jack Walker
Vault 17 – Treddy, Gloucester	Iain Howie	Shaun Vernall
Vault 17 – Hereford Military	Alec McCready	Zac Griffiths
Vault 17 – Ogmore Vale	Lee Hughes	Ethan Williams

🔥 Top 10 Averages

Rank	Player	Average
1	Joe Bagguley	93.94
2	Lee Hughes	93.94
3	Shaun Vernall	93.26
4	Steve Boundy	92.02
5	Mark Cox	91.09
6	Shaun Vernall	91.09
7	Brad Morgan	90.92
8	Alec McCready	90.19
9	Mark Cox	90.18
10	Shaun Vernall	88.41

💪 Most Wins On The Day

• Mark Cox – 11 wins
• C-Jay Pipe – 8 wins
• Steve Boundy – 7 wins
• Patrick Keane – 7 wins
• Max Harper – 7 wins
• Shaun Vernall – 7 wins
• Iain Howie – 7 wins
• Lee Hughes – 7 wins

🎯 Standout Performances

Mark Cox dominated the Deers Leap Round Robin with an incredible 11 match wins and multiple 90+ averages.

Shaun Vernall reached the final in Cinderford and also posted several of the day's highest averages across the Vault circuit.

Joe Bagguley produced the joint-highest average of the day at 93.94 in Gloucester, while Lee Hughes matched that figure on his way to victory at Ogmore Vale.