Yesterday's Results Round-Up – 13 July 2026

 

Monday night saw another busy evening across the grassroots darts scene, with more than 30 tournaments added to the Q4QS database. As always, I'm concentrating mainly on the South West, where there were plenty of familiar names collecting titles and producing impressive performances.

Josh McCarthy Continues His Fine Form

The standout performance came at Vault 18.0 @ North Star Club, Calne, where Josh McCarthy continued his excellent run of form.

Josh defeated Mitch McCarthy in the final to collect another Vault title, producing the day's highest average at the venue with a superb 91.34 average during his semi-final victory over Cori Wiltshire.

Mitch McCarthy continued his own excellent spell by reaching another final, while Cori Wiltshire impressed with a 91.09 average of his own and Michael Davies also fired in an excellent 87.57 average.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to look beyond Josh whenever he enters a local Vault event.

Andy Steed Back in the Winner's Circle

Over in Paignton, Andy Steed claimed the title after overcoming Charlie Wiles in the final.

Andy produced one of the performances of the day with a 93.94 average and once again demonstrated why he remains one of the strongest players in the South West. Charlie Wiles also enjoyed an excellent evening to reach the final, while Richie Blaynee and Leigh Bowman both posted averages above 85.

Kian Gover Triumphs in Barnstaple

The Barnstaple Vault produced another competitive field with Kian Gover lifting the trophy after defeating Zac Sanders in the final.

David Yeaman recorded the highest average of the night with an excellent 91.09, while Zac Sanders won eight matches during the evening before narrowly missing out on the title.

Martin Haines Wins in Salisbury

The Stratford Social Club in Salisbury produced another quality Monday night tournament.

Martin Haines edged past Stephen Lawrence in a close final, while Ashley Melvin was arguably the standout scorer on the night with several averages over 80, including a best of 90.51.

David Farmer Takes Minehead Honours

Minehead's Vault also produced some excellent darts as David Farmer lifted the title with victory over Jack Walker.

Taylor Foster posted the highest average of the evening at 96.97 before Farmer eventually took the tournament with several excellent displays of his own.

Junior Darts Continues to Flourish

It was another encouraging night for the JDC.

• Logun Godbeer won at Highbridge after beating Tai Anderson in the final.
• Zachary Petty claimed victory in Salisbury.
• Kian Hopkins came out on top in Milton Keynes.

The standard being produced by the next generation continues to impress, with Logun Godbeer and Zachary Petty both recording excellent 85.89 averages.

Monday Round Robin

At Clandown, Darren Cox enjoyed an excellent evening to defeat Garreth Peat in the final. Darren produced an 85.89 average during his successful run and finished the night with seven victories.

Performance of the Day

Although there were several outstanding performances across the country, Josh McCarthy once again strengthened his position as one of the form players in the South West with another Vault title, while Andy Steed's return to winning ways in Paignton was another notable result.

Congratulations to all of Monday's winners, and good luck to everyone back on the oche over the coming days.

Sunday 12 July Results Round-Up – Jack Seymour, Shaun Vernall and C-Jay Pipe Among South West Winners

 

Sunday brought another packed day of grassroots darts across the South West, with ADC Vault events, junior competitions and local opens producing another excellent day's action. Several familiar names continued their strong recent form, while a number of players produced eye-catching performances as the race towards the regional finals gathered pace.

Jack Seymour Tops The Ton In Eastleigh

One of the standout performances of the day came at Eastleigh WMC, where Jack Seymour claimed the title in emphatic fashion.

Seymour fired a superb 103.66 average, the highest recorded average across the South West on Sunday, as he continued his impressive spell of form. Dan Rosher also enjoyed an excellent run to the final in another high-quality Hampshire event.

Shaun Vernall Adds Another Gloucester Title

At Matson Rugby Club in Gloucester, Shaun Vernall continued his excellent season by lifting another title.

Vernall overcame another competitive Gloucestershire field, with Mitch McCarthy once again showing consistency by reaching the latter stages. Chris Rose also featured among the leading averages as Gloucester produced another strong standard.

C-Jay Pipe Continues Winning Run

The action in Taunton saw C-Jay Pipe collect another title after an excellent day's darts.

Paul Gardiner reached the final, while Martin Walker produced one of the performances of the day with a 100.20 average, underlining the quality on display throughout the tournament.

Sean Taylor Wins In Plymouth

Another competitive field gathered at Legends Lounge, Plymouth, where Sean Taylor claimed victory.

Darren Pearce continued his excellent recent form by reaching the final, while Dave Lee and Oliver Wells also enjoyed productive afternoons in Devon.

Ricky King Continues Fine Dorset Form

Over in Swanage, Ricky King added another title to his growing collection.

King produced a best average of 93.94 during another excellent display, maintaining the consistency that has made him one of Dorset's form players over recent weeks.

Mark Wellington Triumphs In Cinderford

The latest event at The Nags Head Inn, Cinderford produced another competitive Gloucestershire field.

Mark Wellington emerged victorious after another strong day's darts, with Shaun Vernall and Taylor Morgan also impressing during the competition.

JDC Success Across The Region

There was also plenty of junior action, with:

• Charlie Mossman winning in Minehead.
• Joseph Lauridsen taking the title in Kentisbeare.

Both events once again highlighted the strength of emerging talent across the South West.

South West Winners

🏆 Jack Seymour – Eastleigh

🏆 Shaun Vernall – Gloucester

🏆 C-Jay Pipe – Taunton

🏆 Sean Taylor – Plymouth

🏆 Ricky King – Swanage

🏆 Mark Wellington – Cinderford

🏆 Charlie Mossman – Minehead (JDC)

🏆 Joseph Lauridsen – Kentisbeare (JDC)

Performance of the Day

⭐ Jack Seymour earns Performance of the Day after producing a superb 103.66 average during his title-winning run in Eastleigh.

Another excellent Sunday demonstrated the depth of quality across South West grassroots darts, with experienced campaigners and rising stars alike continuing to produce impressive performances.

UKDA National Finals 2026 Review

 

The UKDA National Finals represent one of the highlights of the grassroots darts calendar, bringing together county champions, league winners and some of the best players from across England and Wales to compete for national honours.

While professional events naturally attract most of the headlines, weekends like this remind us just how much quality exists throughout the county game. Across the singles, pairs and Champions Cup competitions there were outstanding performances, dramatic deciding legs and several worthy champions crowned.

Here's my review of an excellent weekend of darts.

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Men's Champions Cup

The Men's Champions Cup produced a superb final as Portcullis edged Kings Head 4-3 to lift the title.

It was fitting that the final went all the way, with both teams producing solid performances throughout the weekend before delivering another closely fought contest when the trophy was on the line. Portcullis averaged 78.22 across the final compared to Kings Head's 75.61, illustrating just how competitive the match remained from start to finish.

Portcullis reached the final after a convincing 6-1 semi-final victory over Slough, while Kings Head booked their place by defeating Lincoln 4-3.

A one-leg victory in the final capped an impressive campaign and earned Portcullis the National Champions Cup title.

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Women's Champions Cup

The Women's Champions Cup final was another entertaining contest.

Armed & Hammered defeated Springfield A 3-2 to become national champions after a closely fought final.

Having averaged just over 60 compared with Springfield's 58, Armed & Hammered produced the stronger overall performance when it mattered most, but Springfield pushed them all the way before eventually falling just short.

Both teams had negotiated difficult knockout draws to reach the final, making it a fitting conclusion to the women's team competition.

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Men's National Pairs

The Men's National Pairs produced several excellent matches throughout the knockout stages before an outstanding final.

John-Sebastian Wright & Ashley Coleman claimed the title after edging Lee Budgen & Reece Robinson 4-3 in a thrilling decider.

The eventual runners-up had already survived a deciding-leg semi-final against Nigel Prior and Jake Eichen, while Wright and Coleman booked their place with a convincing 4-1 victory over Lewis Mayes and Raymond Marshall.

With so many matches decided by narrow margins throughout the latter stages, the final perfectly reflected the quality and competitiveness of the event.

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Women's National Pairs

The Women's National Pairs title went to Sally Smith & Kate Hulme, who produced an outstanding display to defeat Eve Watson & Sandra Quinn 4-0 in the final.

Their route to the title was equally impressive, including a deciding-leg semi-final victory over Amy Chappell and Faye Mason before producing arguably their best performance of the weekend in the championship match.

Watson and Quinn also enjoyed an excellent tournament, coming through a tough draw to reach the final before eventually finishing runners-up.

Women's Singles

The Women's Singles produced a superb conclusion to the UKDA National Finals, with Vicky Pruim completing an unbeaten run to lift the title.

Pruim won all seven of her matches across the competition, finishing with an overall tournament average of 76.11, but the scorelines only tell part of the story. Her route to the title included several high-quality opponents and two testing encounters in the closing stages.

The quarter-finals featured an excellent line-up, with Eleanor Cairns edging Rhian O'Sullivan 4-3 in the closest match of the round, while Vicky Pruim overcame Jennifer Nuttall 4-2. Lisa Ashton produced another battling performance to defeat Eve Watson 4-3, before former world champion Deta Hedman completed the semi-final line-up with a 4-2 victory over Lauryn Salter.

The semi-finals delivered two fascinating contests. Pruim was pushed all the way by Eleanor Cairns before prevailing 4-3, while Deta Hedman demonstrated all of her experience with an impressive 4-1 victory over Lisa Ashton to reach another major final.

That set up a final between two highly respected names in the women's game, but it was Pruim who saved her best performance for the biggest stage. A commanding 5-1 victory over Deta Hedman secured the national title and completed an outstanding unbeaten weekend.

While Pruim deservedly takes the headlines, Deta Hedman's run to the final once again demonstrated why she remains one of the most respected competitors in the sport. Lisa Ashton also reached the last four after another strong campaign, while Eleanor Cairns' deciding-leg semi-final showed just how competitive the event had become.

Overall, the Women's Singles showcased both established stars and emerging talent, producing an entertaining championship and a worthy National Champion.

Men's Singles

The Men's Singles provided a fitting climax to the UKDA National Finals, delivering a tournament packed with quality, consistency and several memorable performances.

The standout player throughout the weekend was Jack Johnson, who completed a perfect campaign by winning all eight of his matches to become UKDA Men's National Champion. Johnson also finished with an impressive overall tournament average of 88.43, underlining the consistency that carried him through an exceptionally strong field.

The knockout stages featured several eye-catching contests. Darryl Pilgrim edged Paul Rowley 4-3 in one of the matches of the quarter-finals, while Jack Johnson defeated Sean Holley 4-1. James Hubbard booked his place in the last four with a 4-2 victory over Thomas Lovely, before Owen Bates completed the semi-final line-up with an emphatic 4-0 success against Dean Reynolds.

Johnson then produced one of his strongest displays of the tournament in the semi-finals, defeating James Hubbard 5-1 to reach the championship match. The other semi-final proved to be one of the contests of the weekend as Owen Bates edged Darryl Pilgrim 5-4 in a deciding-leg thriller.

That set up a meeting between the tournament's two outstanding performers.

Bates had impressed throughout the weekend, finishing with the highest overall tournament average of the finalists at 92.72, while Johnson had simply found ways to keep winning. The final lived up to expectations, with Johnson eventually claiming a 6-4 victory to secure the national title.

Bates can take enormous credit from an outstanding tournament, reaching the final after seven victories and producing some of the highest-quality darts of the weekend. Darryl Pilgrim and James Hubbard also enjoyed excellent runs to the semi-finals, while Dean Reynolds, Sean Holley, Thomas Lovely and Paul Rowley all reached the last eight after consistently high-level performances.

The overall standard of the Men's Singles was outstanding, demonstrating once again the remarkable depth of talent currently competing within county darts. Johnson's unbeaten title run will rightly be remembered as one of the standout performances of the 2026 UKDA National Finals.

MODUS Super Series Week 12 Preview – Can Scott Robertson Continue His Remarkable Run?

 

The MODUS Super Series returns for Week 12, bringing together another intriguing mix of experienced professionals, established tour players and ambitious challengers looking to make their mark.

As always, the opening week groups can often produce surprises, but several players arrive in outstanding form according to the latest Q4QS database. Recent performances suggest this could be one of the most competitive weeks of the series so far.

Scott Robertson Arrives As The Man To Beat

Few players anywhere in Europe are carrying better form than Scott Robertson.

The Scotsman arrives after winning both the Denmark Open & Masters and the England Open, compiling a remarkable 10 consecutive victories in the Q4QS database. His recent victories over Neil Duff, Danny Jansen and Corné Groeneveld demonstrate exactly how dangerous he can be when confidence is high.

If Robertson settles quickly, he'll take plenty of stopping.

Ted Evetts Building Momentum

Former World Youth Champion Ted Evetts also comes into Week 12 full of confidence.

He's won his last 10 recorded matches, including recent ADC Vault titles, and remains one of the quickest scorers in the field. Evetts has always possessed plenty of natural ability, and another deep MODUS run would surprise nobody.

Kevin Burness Searching For A Breakthrough

Northern Ireland's Kevin Burness continues to knock on the door.

A recent finalist on the PDC Challenge Tour showed he remains highly competitive, and his consistent scoring makes him one of the most dangerous floaters in the draw. If Burness gets into an early rhythm, he has the game to trouble anyone.

Experienced Campaigners Ready To Pounce

Former World Championship semi-finalist Andy Hamilton brings vast experience to the week's line-up and remains one of the toughest competitors in any format.

Meanwhile Jarred Cole, Sean Ryan, Chris Wickenden, Terry Nash and Shaun Fox all arrive after encouraging recent performances and will believe they can spring a surprise against the more established names.

Opportunities For The Underdogs

One of the attractions of the MODUS Super Series is that momentum can change quickly.

Players such as Chris Wickenden have already shown they can produce big averages against quality opposition, while Sean Ryan and Jarred Cole both arrive after lifting recent local titles.

A fast start could be enough to completely change the complexion of the week.

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Q4QS Six To Follow

🎯 Scott Robertson

The obvious favourite on current form. Two recent tournament victories and ten straight wins make him the standout player entering Week 12.

🎯 Ted Evetts

Back in winning form and carrying plenty of confidence after recent ADC success. One of the quickest scorers in the field.

🎯 Kevin Burness

Challenge Tour finalist with plenty of experience. More than capable of making a deep run.

🎯 Chris Wickenden

One of the dark horses. Has already produced 97+ averages against quality opposition this season.

🎯 Jarred Cole

Fresh from a recent title and quietly putting together consistent performances.

🎯 Sean Ryan

Recent Rileys UK Open Qualifier winner who arrives with confidence and momentum.

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Players Who Could Cause An Upset

If the favourites slip up, don't be surprised to see one of these players take advantage:

• Terry Nash
• Shaun Fox
• Stijn Deklerck
• Andy Hamilton

Each has shown enough recent form to make life difficult for the higher-ranked names.

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Prediction

Scott Robertson deserves favourite status based on current form, but the strength in depth throughout the field means nothing will come easily.

Ted Evetts and Kevin Burness look the most likely challengers, while Chris Wickenden and Jarred Cole could prove to be the week's surprise packages.

Expect another entertaining week of MODUS Super Series darts, with plenty of opportunities for emerging players to make a name for themselves.

Saturday 11 July Results Round-Up – Johnny Haines Lands Widden Open Glory

 

Saturday delivered another excellent day of grassroots darts across the South West, with open competitions, local tournaments and ADC events producing another packed programme of quality action.

From Gloucester and Street to Shaftesbury, Taunton and Somerset, several familiar names were once again among the winners, with some outstanding individual performances throughout the day.

Johnny Haines Wins Prestigious Widden Open

The headline performance came at the Widden Open, where Johnny Haines produced another outstanding display to lift one of the biggest local titles of the weekend.

Haines fired a superb 97.60 average during the competition before completing a dominant day's work. Shaun Vernall also impressed throughout the event, recording averages in the mid-80s as another strong Gloucestershire field produced an excellent standard.

Steve Boundy Claims Thatchers Fusion Round Robin

The latest Thatchers Fusion Round Robin Special once again attracted a strong field.

Steve Boundy came through to take the title after another consistent day's darts. Leon Taylor posted the highest average of the event with 91.09, while Ryan Oakley and Keith Norris also enjoyed excellent runs.

Dave Fisher Continues Strong Summer

At the Street Darts Organisation Week 4 Open, Dave Fisher added another title to his growing collection.

Fisher topped the averages with 91.09 and continued the excellent form that has seen him become one of Somerset's most consistent performers over recent weeks. Adrian Wood also featured prominently with another strong tournament performance.

Tommy Chinnock Wins Under-50 Event

The Street Darts Organisation Under-50 competition produced another competitive field.

Tommy Chinnock emerged victorious after a consistent afternoon, adding another title to an increasingly impressive season.

Chris Roberts Takes Shaftesbury Monthly

The monthly competition at Shaftesbury Football Club saw Chris Roberts claim the title after an excellent day's darts.

Steve Stone, Grayson "The Grenade" and Ant Dyke all enjoyed strong runs as another competitive Dorset event lived up to expectations.

South West Highlights

There was more success for local players elsewhere, with:

• 🏆 Johnny Haines – Widden Open Champion
• 🏆 Steve Boundy – Thatchers Fusion Round Robin Champion
• 🏆 Dave Fisher – Street Week 4 Open Champion
• 🏆 Tommy Chinnock – Street Under-50 Champion
• 🏆 Chris Roberts – Shaftesbury Monthly Champion
• 🏆 Cornes / Sperring – DartAsylum Sub-130 Pairs Champions

Performance of the Day

⭐ Johnny Haines once again takes the honours after producing a superb 97.60 average on his way to winning the prestigious Widden Open against another strong field.

Another excellent Saturday highlighted the strength of grassroots darts across the South West, with established names continuing their impressive form alongside plenty of emerging talent making an impact.

Friday 10 July Results Round-Up – Shaun Vernall, Pete Hughes and C-Jay Pipe Among the Winners

 

Friday night brought another busy programme of ADC action across the South West, with packed fields, impressive averages and plenty of familiar names adding more silverware to their growing collections.

From Taunton and Gloucester to Evesham, Bodmin, Sturminster Newton and Yeovil, another excellent evening of grassroots darts produced plenty of quality performances as players continued their push towards the regional finals.

Shaun Vernall Claims Gloucester Honours

One of the standout performances came at Saintbridge Sports Club in Gloucester, where Shaun Vernall lifted another Vault 18 title.

Vernall defeated Will Jackson 3-0 in the final after another composed display. The Gloucestershire ace once again demonstrated why he remains one of the region's most consistent performers, recording the tournament's highest average of 85.89.

Pete Hughes Continues His Fine Form

Another player enjoying an outstanding spell is Pete Hughes, who added another title at The Bengeworth Club, Evesham.

Hughes defeated Darrel Williams 3-0 in the final and produced excellent averages of 97.50 and 91.53 during another superb evening. Mitchell Leeming and Danny Lauby also impressed in another high-quality Evesham field.

C-Jay Pipe Wins Strong Taunton Event

At the Pegasus 68 Club in Taunton, C-Jay Pipe came through a competitive field to defeat Ryan Greenslade 3-0 in the final.

Although Steve Boundy produced the night's highest average at the venue with a superb 100.20, Pipe showed excellent consistency throughout the competition to secure another important Vault victory.

Joshua Meneer Triumphs In Cornwall

The St Breward AFC & Social Club hosted another excellent Cornish Vault.

Joshua Meneer defeated Thomas Evans in the final to continue his impressive run of form, while Mark McGall topped the averages with 88.41 during the evening.

Rob Crocker Lifts Sturminster Title

At Sturminster Football Club, Rob Crocker defeated Steve Stone 3-1 in the final.

Nigel Edwards fired the highest average of the evening with 96.97, but Crocker's consistency proved decisive as he collected another Vault title.

Tom Yates Wins In Yeovil

The Friday night Vault at Bullets Sports Bar saw Tom Yates defeat Tom Pearce 3-1 in the final.

Steven Tavener impressed with the highest average of the night, but Yates held his nerve to claim the title after another competitive evening in Somerset.

Other South West Highlights

• Reece Colley won another strong event at Bostin Darts 180 Bar, continuing his excellent recent run of results.
• Jack Seymour claimed victory at Sarisbury Green Social Club after defeating Pete Broomfield in the final.
• Warren Rixon won the latest Bridgwater Darts Academy Under-18 Series, continuing his excellent junior season.

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South West Winners

🏆 Shaun Vernall – Gloucester

🏆 Pete Hughes – Evesham

🏆 C-Jay Pipe – Taunton

🏆 Joshua Meneer – St Breward

🏆 Rob Crocker – Sturminster Newton

🏆 Tom Yates – Yeovil

🏆 Jack Seymour – Southampton

🏆 Warren Rixon – Bridgwater Under-18 Series

🔥 Performance of the Day: Pete Hughes – Another outstanding title run in Evesham, producing a best average of 97.50.

Another superb Friday evening highlighted the strength of grassroots darts across the South West, with several players continuing excellent runs of form as the race towards the ADC regional finals intensifies.

PDC Euro Tour Event 10 Preview

Another European Tour weekend is upon us and, as always, it looks packed with storylines.

Recent ProTour events have produced several surprise runs, emerging stars continue to push towards the elite, while some of the biggest names in world darts are looking to rediscover the consistency that has made them multiple title winners.

Nijman looking every inch a contender

If there is one player arriving with genuine momentum, it has to be Wessel Nijman.

Already sitting fourth in the Q4QS rankings, Nijman arrives after lifting the PDC Slovak title with a superb tournament average of 99.45, including an outstanding 103.80 average in his victory over Rob Cross. Although his most recent Players Championship ended in an early exit, his recent body of work suggests he is becoming one of the most dangerous players on the circuit.

Dobey continues to produce big numbers

Chris Dobey remains one of the most reliable scorers in the game.

An eight wins from his last ten matches highlights his consistency, while a 105.09 match average earlier in the Players Championship series reminded everyone just how explosive "Hollywood" can be. Another quarter-final last time out keeps him firmly among the favourites to go deep once again.

Can Van Gerwen find another title?

Michael van Gerwen's season has perhaps lacked the relentless consistency fans expect from the Dutch legend, but the quality is still there.

His Players Championship victory earlier in the season featured a tournament average of almost 102 and included a 106.57 average in the final against Dirk van Duijvenbode. When MVG finds his rhythm, few players can live with him.

Woodhouse quietly building momentum

Luke Woodhouse may not always dominate the headlines, but his recent form deserves plenty of attention.

Winner of the Baltic Sea Open before reaching the final of Players Championship 24, Woodhouse has won eight of his last ten matches and looks full of confidence heading into another European Tour weekend.

Ross Smith remains a major threat

Ross Smith's scoring power is never in doubt.

A Players Championship title, tournament average above 100 and a remarkable 107 average in one of his recent victories show exactly why nobody will want to face him early in the draw. If his finishing clicks, he has every chance of lifting another title.

Experienced names searching for another big weekend

James Wade, Nathan Aspinall and Stephen Bunting all arrive with reasons for optimism.

Wade continues to produce high-quality performances despite a few frustrating early exits, Aspinall already owns a European Tour title this season and has won seven of his last ten matches, while Bunting has shown flashes of the form that made him one of the most dangerous players earlier this year.

Keep an eye on the next generation

The European Tour continues to provide opportunities for younger players to announce themselves.

Sebastian Bialecki arrives after Development Tour success, while Gian van Veen continues to impress after another recent semi-final run. Wessel Nijman is already proving he belongs among the game's elite, and several younger stars look capable of making another statement this weekend.

Dark horses

Every European Tour seems to produce one or two surprise packages.

Kevin Doets continues to produce excellent averages and remains capable of beating anyone on his day. Mickey Mansell comes into the weekend after another quarter-final run, while Joe Cullen has quietly put together some encouraging performances despite not yet making a major breakthrough.

My players to watch

If I had to pick six players most likely to make a serious impact this weekend, they would be:

• Wessel Nijman

• Chris Dobey

• Michael van Gerwen

• Luke Woodhouse

• Ross Smith

• Nathan Aspinall

With established champions, in-form outsiders and several rising stars all capable of winning on the European Tour, Event 10 promises another fascinating weekend. Recent form suggests there are plenty of genuine contenders, and I wouldn't be surprised if another fresh name finds themselves lifting the trophy on Sunday.