Yesterday’s Darts Results – Vernall Wins Again, Leeming Impresses and Field Takes Yeovil Title

 

Friday brought another busy night of grassroots darts, with 37 tournaments added to the Q4QS database from 7 August.

Across the South West there were winners from Gloucester to Yeovil, Taunton, Bristol and Portishead, while some excellent individual performances gave us plenty to pick through.

Shaun Vernall continues his excellent run

One of the biggest stories came at Saintbridge Sports Club in Gloucester, where Shaun Vernall continued his impressive recent form.

Vernall came through the night to defeat Joe Bagguley 3-2 in the final, completing an eight-win tournament. He also produced an 86.42 average against Will Jackson and an 85.89 earlier in the competition.

Bagguley enjoyed another strong Saintbridge performance himself, winning seven matches on his way to the final, while Lee Bradley and Will Jackson recorded six victories apiece. Cameron Oram supplied the highest individual average at the venue with an excellent 88.41.

Leeming lands Bengeworth title

There was another impressive winner at The Bengeworth in Evesham, where Mitchell Leeming defeated Dave Honey 3-1 in the final.

Leeming produced one of the best South West performances of the night along the way, firing a 96.97 average, while he also recorded 88.41 and 84.86 during his run.

Joe Quiney was another player in excellent scoring form. He recorded a 93.84 in victory over Rhys Jackson and an 88.48 despite losing a close encounter with Leeming.

Leeming and Honey both finished the tournament with seven wins, with Quiney collecting five.

Daren Field comes through in Yeovil

At Bullets Sports Bar in Yeovil, it was Daren Field who took the honours after beating Robbie Roy 3-2 in the final.

Field recorded eight victories across the tournament and produced a superb 93.94 average during his run. Robbie Roy won six times on his way to the final, while Phil Bisset also recorded six victories.

It was another good example of the strength of these weekly Vault competitions, with Field combining the title with the standout individual performance of the tournament.

CJ Everrit wins at Hangar 61

Friday night's round robin at Hangar 61 ended with CJ Everrit defeating Joe Waters 3-1 in the final.

Everrit saved his best performance for the final, averaging 85.09 to take the title.

There was plenty of competition throughout the event, with Everrit, Waters, Arun Grewal and Leo Strick all recording four wins. Grewal also produced averages of 73.92 and 72.73 during the night.

Boundy takes the Portishead honours

After featuring in the Q4QS preview, Steve Boundy delivered at Portishead Workmen's Darts.

Boundy completed an eight-win tournament by beating Andy Darbon 3-0 in the final, producing an 81.98 average in the process.

Darbon's seven wins represented an excellent run of his own, while Josh Rose, Jack Collins and John Maggs each picked up five victories.

Spurdle wins in Taunton

Kieran Spurdle was the winner at Pegasus 68 Club in Taunton, defeating Leighton Cox 3-1 in the final.

Spurdle won six matches and produced several solid performances, including averages of 77.08 and 75.95.

Cox actually recorded the night's highest average at the venue – 85.08 – and joined Nigel Wills and Paul Gardiner on five victories.

More South West winners

There was also a title for Finley Bird at Bridgwater Darts Academy, where he defeated Alfie Salter 2-0 in the final. Finley and Tommy Climo both recorded five wins, while Alex Bird produced the competition's highest average of 62.83.

At Sturminster Football Club, Kevin Chase enjoyed an excellent evening. He beat James Wills 3-1 in the final, won six matches and occupied four of the top five recorded averages at the event, including a best of 77.08.

Some huge numbers further afield

Although the Q4QS focus remains primarily on the South West, there were a few performances elsewhere that were simply too good not to mention.

Andy Smith produced the highest average anywhere in Friday's data – a huge 109.98 – and followed it with a 107.36 during his title-winning run at The New Club in Wheatley.

Paul Rowley also broke the ton with 102.48 at The Church Wicketts, while Brian Dolman and Corey Milward both recorded 100.20 performances.

Another busy Friday for Q4QS

The quantity of darts being played every week continues to provide an enormous amount of information for the Q4QS database.

But Friday wasn't simply about volume.

Vernall continued his excellent form at Saintbridge, Leeming produced a 96.97 on his way to the Bengeworth title, Field combined an impressive 93.94 with victory in Yeovil, while Everrit, Boundy and Spurdle were among the other South West winners.

And with another 37 tournaments now added to the database, every night provides a little more information about the players and form developing across the grassroots game.

WADC Winmau Tour Championship South Returns – Four More Titles Up for Grabs at Bradmoor Farm

 

The women's WADC Winmau Tour Championship South returns to Bradmoor Farm this weekend, 8th-9th August, with Events 5-8 taking place and four more titles up for grabs.

And if the opening four events are anything to go by, predicting where those titles will go won't be easy.

The first four South tournaments produced four different winners — Gemma Hayter, Louise Pearson, Deta Hedman and Trina Gulliver — while some of the most consistent performers across the series are still waiting for their first victory.

Add Fallon Sherrock to this weekend's field, together with several players arriving in excellent wider form, and the second half of the South series looks fascinating.

Who Has Performed Best at Bradmoor Farm?

As with the men's preview, I've created a Q4QS performance score based on how far players progressed across the previous South events.

It is important to stress that these are not official WADC ranking points or official standings. The score is simply a Q4QS measure designed to highlight sustained performance across Events 1-4.

Player	Q4QS South Performance Score
Jo Locke	22
Gemma Hayter	22
Louise Pearson	21
Eve Watson	21
Vicky Pruim	21
Deta Hedman	20
Trina Gulliver	18
Rebecca Rose	17
Steph Clarke	16
Lisa Brosnan	16

And there is an immediate story in those numbers.

Jo Locke jointly leads the measure despite not winning an event.

Locke has instead built her score through consistency: a runner-up finish, semi-final, quarter-final and Last 16 across the four tournaments.

Gemma Hayter reaches the same 22 points via a rather different route, including both a title and a runner-up finish.

Is Vicky Pruim the Ultimate Consistency Pick?

There is another name that particularly stands out.

Vicky Pruim has reached at least the quarter-finals in all four South events.

She hasn't yet won one, but a semi-final and three quarter-finals have given her 21 points on the Q4QS measure.

And her wider form makes that record even more interesting.

Pruim has subsequently won WADC Winmau Championship North Event 6, averaging 77.92 across the tournament, and then won the UKDA National Finals. She also reached the Women's World Matchplay quarter-finals.

If there is a player whose previous Bradmoor Farm consistency and wider form combine particularly well, Pruim has an excellent case.

Gemma Hayter Already Has the Bradmoor Formula

Gemma Hayter doesn't need to wonder whether she can win here.

She already has.

One title and one runner-up finish from the opening four events put Hayter alongside Jo Locke at the top of the Q4QS South performance measure.

Her form elsewhere has strengthened considerably too.

Hayter's recent results include winning the WDF World Masters with a 78.04 tournament average and another recent Vault victory at Fareham. Her database form stands at eight wins from her last ten matches.

That combination of previous Bradmoor success and current winning form makes her difficult to overlook.

The Champions Are Back

Hayter isn't the only previous South champion returning.

Deta Hedman has already lifted one of the four titles and arrives with significant recent success elsewhere. Hedman won an England Open event with an 81.36 tournament average, reached the UKDA National Finals final and subsequently made the Women's World Matchplay quarter-finals.

Trina Gulliver is another of the four South winners. Her wider results include a run to a PDC Women's Series final, where she averaged 70.21 across the event before being stopped by Beau Greaves.

Then there is Louise Pearson, whose South title and other solid finishes leave her just one point behind the leaders in the Q4QS performance measure.

Four events.

Four different champions.

There has been no monopoly on winning at Bradmoor Farm so far.

But Now Fallon Sherrock Enters the Equation

And this is where the second set of South events becomes particularly interesting.

Fallon Sherrock heads the Q4QS Six Players to Watch.

Sherrock arrives after reaching the Women's World Matchplay final, averaging 87.93 across the tournament before losing to Beau Greaves. Her run included a 5-1 victory over Lisa Ashton with a 90.55 average and a 5-0 win over Deta Hedman.

The tournament generator gives Sherrock a 73% win rate in its analysed sample and a best recorded average of 102.12.

Previous Championship South results give us plenty of established contenders.

Sherrock gives them another major obstacle.

Q4QS Six Players to Watch

The preview generator analyses the wider Q4QS database rather than simply selecting the six players who have performed best in the previous South events.

That gives us:

1. Fallon Sherrock

The obvious headline name, but also a selection backed by the numbers.

Sherrock's recent Women's World Matchplay final demonstrates her current level, while a best recorded average of 102.12 shows the scoring ceiling available.

If she brings anything approaching her Matchplay form to Bradmoor Farm, she will take some stopping.

2. Vicky Pruim

Perhaps the most compelling combination of course form and current form in the field.

Four Championship South events have brought four quarter-finals or better, and since then Pruim has added Championship North and UKDA National Finals titles.

The generator gives her a 76% win rate and best recorded average of 95.43.

Can she finally turn all that Bradmoor consistency into a South title?

3. Trina Gulliver

Already a winner here and capable of another deep run.

Her Women's Series final provides further evidence that Gulliver remains capable of negotiating big fields, while the generator records a 74% win rate and best average of 92.49.

4. Gemma Hayter

One of the strongest cases of all.

Hayter has already won a South event, jointly leads the Q4QS South performance table and comes into this weekend with an 8-2 last-ten record.

Her generator numbers are equally impressive: an 82% win rate and best recorded average of 98.02.

There isn't much missing from that profile.

5. Deta Hedman

Another previous South winner with significant recent form.

The generator gives Hedman an 82% win rate, while her recent England Open success demonstrates that she continues to collect titles.

Her experience in long tournament days hardly needs explaining either.

6. Steph Clarke

Steph Clarke completes the six — and could be one of the particularly interesting selections.

She has already reached a South final this year, but her subsequent form includes winning WADC Championship North Event 8 and reaching a WDF World Masters semi-final.

Her last-ten database record is 8-2, while the generator identifies a 78% win rate and a best recorded average of 96.97.

And Don't Forget the Players Outside the Six

As ever, Six to Follow doesn't mean six possible winners.

Jo Locke hasn't made the graphic despite jointly leading the Q4QS South performance measure. She has also reached a PDC Women's Series quarter-final and carries a 7-3 recent record in the database.

Eve Watson is only a point behind the leaders in the South measure and has been winning WADC Vault events, including one with an 82.37 tournament average.

Rebecca Rose could be a particularly interesting outsider. She sits eighth in the South performance measure but comes into the weekend having won nine of her last ten recorded matches, with a string of recent Vault victories.

That depth is why four titles across two days could produce almost any combination of winners.

Four Events Could Change Everything

There is one final reason this weekend is particularly significant.

We have played four South events.

We're about to play another four in a single weekend.

Everything we've learned from the opening half of the series could therefore look very different by Sunday night.

Can Jo Locke turn consistency into her first South title?

Can Vicky Pruim maintain her extraordinary record of reaching at least the quarter-finals every time?

Will Gemma Hayter, Deta Hedman or Trina Gulliver become the first two-time South champion of 2026?

What happens when Fallon Sherrock is added to the equation?

And can Steph Clarke carry her Championship North form into the South?

The first four tournaments established the contenders.

Events 5-8 could completely reshape the picture.

ADC Winmau Tour Championship South Returns – Who Can Make Their Mark This Weekend?

 

The ADC Winmau Tour Championship South returns this weekend, 8th-9th August, with another two days of action and a strong field preparing to battle it out.

With eight South events already completed during 2026, we now have something we didn't have at the beginning of the season: a meaningful body of evidence.

Who consistently goes deep in these tournaments? Who appears particularly comfortable in this environment? And, just as importantly, who arrives this weekend in the best form away from the Championship?

For this preview, Q4QS has combined results from the previous eight South events with its wider player database to look at both Championship South consistency and current form.

And they don't necessarily point towards the same players.

Who Has Performed Best in the South Events?

To measure consistency across the previous Championship South tournaments, I've created a simple Q4QS points system based on how far each player progressed in each event.

These are not official ADC ranking points or official Championship standings. They are a Q4QS measure designed purely to identify the players who have consistently gone deepest across the South events played so far.

The leading ten are:

Player	Q4QS South Performance Score
Lloyd Pennell	27
Chas Barstow	27
Ashley Coleman	25
Mark Stafford	25
Archie Self	25
Robbie Martin	24
Matt Gallett	23
Michael Wiles	23
Harrison Leigh	22
Jack Main	22

Rather than showing one dominant player, the numbers reveal just how competitive the series has been.

Only five points separate first from tenth.

Barstow and Pennell Lead Through Different Routes

Chas Barstow and Lloyd Pennell sit together at the top of the Q4QS measure, but they have got there in different ways.

Barstow has already captured a Championship South title and, perhaps even more significantly for this weekend, his wider form is excellent. The Q4QS database currently shows him winning his last ten recorded matches, with several recent tournament victories elsewhere.

Pennell's South record has been built more around consistency. He reached the final of Event 3 and has continued accumulating solid finishes across the series.

They demonstrate why looking beyond tournament victories can be useful. Winning titles matters, but repeatedly putting yourself into the latter stages says plenty too.

Is Mark Stafford Due One?

Perhaps nobody illustrates that better than Mark Stafford.

Stafford reached the final of both Event 7 and Event 8, averaging 84.52 and 83.96 respectively across those tournaments.

He also arrives with nine wins from his last ten recorded matches.

He hasn't yet converted one of those Championship South runs into a title, but two consecutive finals suggest he has been getting extremely close.

If there is a player knocking particularly loudly on the door, Stafford has a strong claim.

Archie Self and Ashley Coleman Remain Major Threats

Archie Self is another player whose South record is backed up by strong performances elsewhere.

Recent Development Tour results include a quarter-final and semi-final, while he has also won a Vault event with a 90.52 tournament average. His last-ten record stands at 9-1.

Ashley Coleman, meanwhile, sits alongside Stafford and Self on 25 points in my South performance measure.

His recent record includes Vault victories at Leighton Buzzard and Hemel Hempstead, while the database gives him an overall average of 85.97.

These are players who have already shown they can negotiate the Championship South environment.

But there is another question to ask.

Who does the wider Q4QS data like this weekend?

Q4QS Six Players to Watch

My tournament preview generator analyses the wider database rather than simply selecting players from previous Championship South results.

That produced a very different-looking six:

1. Daniel Lee

Daniel Lee heads the Q4QS Six to Follow.

The database gives him an 83% win rate within the generator's analysed sample, alongside a best recorded average of 98.02.

He may not be one of the names at the very top of my South performance table, but that's precisely why combining the two approaches is useful. Current and wider form can identify threats that previous results at Bradmoor Farm alone might miss.

2. Dom Taylor

Dom Taylor brings one of the strongest statistical profiles in the field.

His analysed 86% win rate is accompanied by a best recorded average of 104.86, demonstrating the scoring level he can reach.

If Taylor finds his upper range this weekend, he has the numbers of a serious contender.

3. Vince Tipple

Perhaps the most eye-catching number among the six belongs to Vince Tipple.

His best recorded average in the database is 107.36, alongside a 77% win rate in the generator's sample.

Tournament darts isn't decided by a player's best performance, of course, but that ceiling demonstrates what Tipple is capable of producing.

4. Josh McCarthy

South West followers may be particularly familiar with Josh McCarthy, and his recent form makes him difficult to ignore.

McCarthy has been winning and reaching finals regularly in Vault competition, including a title at Stonehouse with an 89.53 event average.

The generator gives him an 88% win rate, making him one of the strongest form selections among the six.

5. Steve West

Steve West brings experience alongside some impressive numbers.

His generator profile shows an 83% win rate and a best recorded average of 120.24.

Recent Q4QS data also shows a Vault victory at the Phoenix Club followed by another final and semi-final there.

He is another player capable of becoming very dangerous if he establishes momentum.

6. Pete Hughes

Completing the six is Pete Hughes.

An 86% win rate in the generator's analysed data immediately puts him among the players worth tracking, while a best recorded average of 118.66 shows the scoring ceiling is there too.

Like several players in this six, his selection is driven by the wider numbers rather than simply what has happened in the Championship South series.

And that's exactly the point.

Two Different Ways of Finding a Winner

This weekend gives us an interesting test.

On one side we have the Championship South specialists: players such as Chas Barstow, Lloyd Pennell, Mark Stafford, Archie Self and Ashley Coleman, whose results across the first eight events suggest they repeatedly thrive in these tournaments.

On the other are the players highlighted by the wider Q4QS analysis: Daniel Lee, Dom Taylor, Vince Tipple, Josh McCarthy, Steve West and Pete Hughes.

There is no guarantee either group provides the winner.

Tournament darts rarely works that neatly.

But combining previous performance in this particular series with a player's wider form gives us a much fuller picture than looking at either measure in isolation.

After eight events, we know considerably more about the Championship South than we did at the start of 2026.

This weekend should tell us even more.

Will one of the established Bradmoor Farm performers strengthen their record?

Will Mark Stafford finally turn those deep runs into a title?

Can Chas Barstow maintain his remarkable recent form?

Or will one of the Q4QS Six to Follow break through and change the picture completely?

Country Spotlight: Sweden – Past, Present and Future of Nordic Darts

 

I've decided to start a weekly feature on Quest For Q School called Country Spotlight.

Each week I take a closer look at a different darts nation from around the world. Some are still developing, while others have a history in the sport stretching back decades.

This week the spotlight turns to Sweden – a country that has played an important role in European darts for almost half a century and is now producing another strong generation of players.

Where is Sweden?

Sweden is the largest country in Scandinavia, stretching from Denmark in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north.

Home to around 10.6 million people, it has a long sporting tradition, with football, ice hockey and winter sports among the country's biggest attractions.

Darts may operate on a smaller scale, but Sweden's association with the sport goes back much further than many fans might realise.

A Genuine Darts History

Swedish darts was making an impact internationally long before today's PDC era.

The central figure in that history is Stefan Lord, one of the great overseas players of the game's early televised era.

Lord competed at the inaugural World Championship in 1978 and reached the semi-finals. He returned to the last four again in 1982, while also reaching the World Masters semi-finals in 1981. Perhaps his most remarkable achievement came in the famous News of the World Championship, which he won twice, in 1978 and 1980. He remains the only player from outside the United Kingdom to have won the original competition.

Those performances helped establish Sweden as one of the first significant darts nations outside Britain.

Another important name from a later generation was Magnus Caris. He became a familiar face to darts followers through appearances at both BDO and PDC World Championships, reaching the BDO World Championship semi-finals in 1994 before later representing Sweden repeatedly on the PDC circuit and at the World Cup of Darts. He retired from professional darts after the 2019 World Cup.

Sweden Today

That history is now being backed up by a particularly strong modern generation.

Swedish players are regular competitors on the PDC Nordic & Baltic Tour, while several have progressed onto the wider professional circuit.

And the current Q4QS data suggests Sweden isn't simply relying on one standout player.

There is genuine depth.

Jeffrey de Graaf – Sweden's Current Standard Bearer

Although born in the Netherlands, Jeffrey de Graaf represents Sweden internationally and currently provides the country with genuine top-level PDC quality.

His Q4QS numbers are outstanding.

Across 88 recorded matches, De Graaf has won 56, giving him a 63.6% win rate. His overall match average stands at 93.73, with a Q4QS Average of 92.89 and a best recorded average of an exceptional 106.99.

The level of opposition he is beating is equally impressive. His 2026 results include wins over Wessel Nijman, Michael van Gerwen and Kevin Doets, while the victory over Van Gerwen came with a 105.99 average.

That is serious professional-level form and gives Swedish darts a genuine presence among the world's stronger players.

Daniel Larsson – Experience and Outstanding Form

Another player producing excellent numbers is Daniel Larsson.

The Q4QS database records 25 wins from 33 matches, a superb 75.8% win rate, while his Q4QS Average stands at 88.35. His best recorded average is exactly 100.00.

Perhaps even more striking is his recent form. At the time of the latest Q4QS data, Larsson had won nine of his previous ten matches, including a Nordic & Baltic Tour title run in Sweden featuring wins over Jani Haavisto, Bent Lambertsen and Jonas Graversen.

He provides Sweden with exactly the sort of experienced, consistent competitor every strong darts nation needs.

Oskar Lukasiak – Established and Dangerous

Oskar Lukasiak is another name increasingly familiar to followers of professional darts.

Across 68 Q4QS recorded matches, he has produced an overall average of 86.98 and a Q4QS Average of 86.55, with a best performance of 99.91.

His results demonstrate that those numbers aren't coming solely against domestic opposition either. Lukasiak has recorded victories over players such as Damon Heta, Richard Veenstra and Mario Vandenbogaerde, while a recent Players Championship win over Darryl Pilgrim came with a 99.80 average.

Andreas Harrysson – Capable of Huge Numbers

Few Swedish players demonstrate the potential ceiling of the country's darts scene better than Andreas Harrysson.

Across 71 matches, Harrysson has won 43, with a Q4QS Average of 81.94 and a best recorded average of 102.03.

His best performances include a 102.03 average against Alexander Thorvaldsson, 100.20 against Rickard Johansson and 99.10 against Jani Laurila.

His results can fluctuate, but when Harrysson finds his top level he is capable of producing numbers that would trouble almost anyone.

Viktor Tingström – One for the Future

Perhaps the most intriguing name for the future is Viktor Tingström.

His current Q4QS sample contains 26 matches, but he has already won 18 of them, giving him an excellent 69.2% win rate. His Q4QS Average stands at 82.17, while his best recorded average is 99.08.

Among his notable victories is a 90.83 average win over Daniel Larsson, while he has also produced 96.97 and 99.08 averages during Nordic & Baltic competition.

Those numbers suggest Sweden may already have another player capable of pushing towards the higher levels of the game.

What Makes Sweden Different?

The strength of Swedish darts isn't simply that it has one successful player.

It's the combination of history, depth and a functioning pathway.

From Stefan Lord in the 1970s and 1980s, through Magnus Caris, to today's De Graaf, Larsson, Lukasiak, Harrysson and Tingström, Sweden has repeatedly produced players capable of competing outside their own domestic environment.

The Q4QS figures make that particularly clear.

De Graaf is averaging above 92.

Larsson and Lukasiak are operating comfortably in the high 80s.

Harrysson has broken the 100 barrier.

Tingström looks capable of joining them.

That is significant depth for a nation outside darts' traditional heartlands.

Looking Ahead

Swedish darts appears to be in a particularly healthy position.

The country already possesses players capable of winning matches on the full PDC circuit, experienced campaigners who remain highly competitive on the Nordic & Baltic Tour, and younger talent beginning to push through behind them.

The challenge now is turning that depth into major international results.

Given Sweden's history, however, it would hardly be surprising if another major breakthrough eventually arrives.

Q4QS Darts Nation Rating

Current Strength: 9/10

Participation: 8.5/10

International Success: 8.5/10

Future Potential: 9/10

Overall Q4QS Nation Rating: 8.75/10

Sweden combines something few emerging darts countries possess: a genuine history at the top of the sport and a current generation capable of writing the next chapter.

From Stefan Lord to Jeffrey de Graaf and Viktor Tingström, Swedish darts has a past worth remembering – and a future worth watching.

Useful Links

Swedish Darts Federation
https://www.svenskdart.se/

PDC Nordic & Baltic
https://pdc-nordic.tv/

World Darts Federation
https://dartswdf.com/

Coming Next...

Country Spotlight returns next week as the journey around the darts world continues.

Yesterday’s Darts Results – 6 August 2026

 

Lee Andrews takes Hangar 61 title as Martin Walker, Scott Lawrey and Callum Weaver also win

Thursday produced another huge night of grassroots darts, with 47 tournaments added to the Q4QS database.

With events stretching across the Q4QS coverage area, there was plenty to digest, but as usual we start in the South West, where Hangar 61, Yeovil, Plymouth and Worcester all produced interesting stories.

Lee Andrews wins a thriller at Hangar 61

After looking at a strong field in yesterday’s preview, Lee Andrews emerged as the winner of the Thursday Night Round Robin at Hangar 61.

Andrews defeated Liam Moore 3–2 in the final, completing an impressive evening in which he recorded eight victories – the most of anyone in the tournament. Moore finished with seven wins and had earlier produced the event's highest average of 85.08 in a 3–0 victory over Chris Williams.

There were other encouraging performances too. Dan Cornes and John Hawkins both recorded 81.24 averages, while Harvey Curtis picked up six wins during the competition.

For Andrews, though, it was another title to add to his recent good form – and beating Moore in the deciding match made it a particularly notable victory.

Martin Walker comes through in Yeovil

At Yeovil Labour Club, Martin Walker took the Vault 18.0 title after defeating Mike Harper 3–0 in the final.

Interestingly, Harper produced much of the night's eye-catching scoring. He hit the tournament's best average of 91.09, as well as further performances of 88.41 and 86.71. Walker, however, was the man who kept progressing and eventually finished the evening with seven victories and the title.

Zak Brown also produced an 88.41 during the competition.

It was a good example of why tournament darts is about considerably more than simply recording the highest average of the night.

Scott Lawrey takes the Plymouth title

Further south, Scott Lawrey won at Legends Lounge in Plymouth, defeating Isaac Phillips 3–1 in the final.

Lawrey's best recorded average was 86.13, while Phillips actually finished with seven wins compared with Lawrey's six. But once again it was the eventual champion who delivered when the title was on the line.

Dan Bevan wins at Kentisbeare

There was another strong South West field at The Wyndham Arms in Kentisbeare, where Dan Bevan defeated Andy Steed 3–2 in the final.

Steed produced some excellent numbers on the way, including a 96.97 average against Jack Walker and a 91.09 against Shane Bevan. Dan Bevan responded with a 90.18 of his own during his run and ultimately finished with eight victories and the title.

Callum Weaver takes Worcester honours

At The Cue Corner in Worcester, Callum Weaver defeated Steve Sewell 3–2 to take the Vault 18.0 title.

One of the most interesting performances there came from Pete Hughes, who recorded the tournament's highest average of 90.68, followed by an 87.78 later in the evening. Hughes eventually lost 3–2 to Weaver, while the champion and Sewell both recorded six victories.

Big numbers elsewhere

There were some exceptional figures further afield too.

The standout number in the complete set of results came from Andy Smith, who produced a huge 115.62 average at Cressex Social Club in High Wycombe. Smith went on to win the tournament, beating Jai Carlton 3–0 in the final, and remarkably recorded all five of the event's leading averages himself.

Mike Huntley also enjoyed an outstanding evening at The Bird in Maesteg. Huntley recorded averages of 107.36, 100.20 and 98.02 and completed the job by defeating Gavin Sterio 3–0 in the final.

At Evesham's Night Six, Mitchell Leeming, Joe Quiney and Darrel Williams all recorded 100.20 averages. The available results do not identify an overall winner for that competition, so I wouldn't attribute the title to anyone from the current data.

Another busy Thursday for Q4QS

Forty-seven tournaments makes this another substantial addition to the database, and Thursday once again demonstrated the depth of competitive darts taking place every week.

Locally, Lee Andrews, Martin Walker, Scott Lawrey, Dan Bevan and Callum Weaver all added titles, while performances from players such as Liam Moore, Mike Harper, Andy Steed and Pete Hughes showed that the winner's trophy only tells part of the story.

And with another full weekend of darts approaching, there should be plenty more movement in the Q4QS rankings to come.

Yesterday's Darts Results Review – 5 August 2026

 

Wednesday once again delivered a packed evening of grassroots darts, with 86 tournaments added to the Q4QS database and hundreds of players competing across the UK. From established names continuing their excellent form to new winners making their mark, there was plenty to catch the eye.

The headline performance in the South West came from Craig Difford, who claimed Week 5 of the Pawlett Pavilion Grand Prix with a commanding 3-0 victory over Kieran Spurdle. Difford produced the highest average of the tournament at 93.94, continuing what has been another impressive run of form.

Over in Bristol, Zach Quinn added another title to his growing collection by winning the latest Vault 18 at The Sartan Club. Quinn edged past Danny Humphries 3-2 in an excellent final, with Humphries also producing one of the performances of the night, averaging 96.97 during the event. The pair continue to establish themselves as two of the most consistent performers in the South West.

There was another notable winner in Dorset as Robbie Martin lifted the title at Stalbridge RBL, producing a string of quality displays throughout the evening and recording four of the tournament's five highest averages.

Further west, Harry Madge continued his excellent season by taking victory at Galaxy Sports Bar, Torquay, overcoming Luke Grantham in the final after another consistent night's work.

At The Wellington Arms, Ilfracombe, Nigel Gullon battled through another competitive field, while Ryan Griffiths emerged victorious at Shooters Bar, Leominster, defeating Chris Hurds in the final after Zac Griffiths had earlier produced the tournament's highest average of 103.66.

Standout Performances

Although tournament victories rightly take the headlines, several players produced outstanding individual performances during the evening.

• Zac Griffiths fired a superb 103.66 average at Shooters Bar.
• Danny Humphries registered 96.97 during the Sartan Club event.
• Daniel Donovan also reached 96.97 in Ilfracombe.
• Josh McCarthy impressed with a 95.41 average at Stonehouse.
• Josh Lewis followed closely behind on 94.40.

These performances underline the quality now regularly seen across grassroots darts, with ton-plus averages becoming increasingly common at local competitions.

A Mention for Dexter Cornes

Congratulations also go to Dexter Cornes, who claimed victory in the Hangar 61 Under-55 Average Tournament. Events like these continue to provide an excellent competitive environment for developing players and those progressing through the regional ranks, and another title will provide Dexter with plenty of confidence moving forward.

With another 86 tournaments completed, the Q4QS rankings continue to evolve daily, making every Wednesday one of the busiest and most significant nights of the grassroots darts calendar.

Darts Is Global. But Is Elite Darts Really Global?

 

Walk into almost any major darts tournament today and you'll hear a variety of languages being spoken. The sport has never been more international.

Players now emerge from Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines and many other nations. The PDC has invested heavily in the World Series, regional tours and international qualifiers, helping spread professional darts further than ever before.

But while darts is undoubtedly a global sport, is elite darts truly global?

A look at PDC Tour Card distribution between 2021 and 2026 suggests the answer may be more complicated than many fans realise.

England's Dominance Is Shrinking

For decades England has been the dominant force in professional darts, but that dominance is gradually reducing.

In 2021, English players held 59 of the 128 PDC Tour Cards.

By 2026, that figure had fallen to 43.

At first glance, that looks like evidence that the professional game is becoming increasingly worldwide.

The surprise comes when you look at where that growth has actually occurred.

Europe Is Driving the Change

Rather than seeing dramatic increases from Asia, North America or Oceania, most of the expansion has come from continental Europe.

Germany has more than doubled its representation, growing from seven Tour Card holders in 2021 to fifteen in 2026.

The Netherlands has increased from sixteen to twenty-two, while countries including Poland and Sweden have also strengthened their presence on the professional circuit.

Meanwhile, many of the traditional UK nations have remained relatively stable.

Scotland has fluctuated without sustained growth, Wales enjoyed a brief peak before falling back, and Northern Ireland currently has the same number of Tour Card holders as it did five years ago.

The numbers suggest that professional darts is becoming more European, rather than dramatically more global.

Talent or Opportunity?

This raises an interesting question.

Are European nations producing more elite players simply because they possess more talent?

Or are they benefiting from greater access to opportunity?

The modern PDC calendar may provide part of the answer.

Most Players Championship events, European Tour tournaments and qualifying competitions are held within Europe.

For players based in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium or Poland, travelling to events is relatively affordable. Competing regularly is realistic without crossing continents every week.

For players based in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada or much of Asia, the situation is completely different.

Flights, accommodation, visa requirements and extended periods away from home create financial barriers that European players simply don't face to the same extent.

The talent may already exist.

The opportunities are much harder to reach.

Germany Shows What Is Possible

Germany is perhaps the perfect example of what sustained investment can achieve.

A decade ago, Germany produced relatively few professional players.

Today it boasts one of the strongest national contingents on the PDC circuit.

The growth hasn't happened by chance.

European Tour events, televised tournaments, development opportunities and easier access to professional competition have all helped create a genuine pathway for emerging talent.

The PDC's European expansion has been a clear success story.

Could the Same Happen Elsewhere?

The next challenge may be taking that model beyond Europe.

Sports such as golf and tennis allow players to develop through strong regional tours before earning opportunities on the biggest stages.

Darts already has respected regional organisations, including the CDC in North America, DPA in Australia and New Zealand, and PDC Asia.

However, success on those tours often leads primarily to World Championship qualification rather than providing a sustained pathway into elite professional competition.

Imagine if winners of regional tours earned funded appearances at Players Championship events.

Imagine if top performers received European Tour invitations, Grand Slam qualification opportunities or additional ranking events designed to bridge the gap between regional success and full-time professional darts.

The benefits could be enormous.

The next world-class player could emerge from Tokyo, Manila, Toronto, Auckland or New York just as easily as from London, Rotterdam or Munich.

More competitive nations would mean stronger tournaments, bigger audiences, new commercial markets and an even healthier professional game.

The Next Stage of Global Growth

The rise of Germany demonstrates what can happen when opportunity becomes accessible.

The next great challenge for professional darts may not be finding talent around the world.

It may simply be making elite opportunities available to those talented players.

Because darts is already a global sport.

The next step is ensuring that elite darts becomes truly global as well.