ADC South West Vault 18 Preview – The Race For The Regional Finals Continues

 

The ADC South West Vault Series heads into Vault 18, with the race for places at the MODUS Super Series South West Regional Finals becoming increasingly competitive.

Every Vault offers valuable ranking points, and with only a limited number of events remaining, players are beginning to position themselves for a place in the Regional Finals, where the winner earns a coveted opportunity to compete on the MODUS Super Series stage.

Recent weeks have demonstrated just how competitive the South West circuit has become.

Henry Cooper produced an outstanding display to win Vault 17, defeating Andy Steed in the final, while Ashton Brown edged Geoff James in a thrilling deciding leg to take the Vault 16 Finals.

Those victories have tightened the race at the top of the standings, but there are still plenty of ranking points available before qualification is decided.

Six To Follow

Rather than simply picking the highest-ranked players, these are six who could significantly strengthen their Regional Finals hopes this week.

Henry Cooper

Fresh from winning Vault 17, confidence couldn't be much higher. Another deep run would further strengthen his position.

Josh McCarthy

One of the strongest scorers in the series. When his scoring clicks he is capable of beating anyone in the field.

Johnny Haines

A hugely experienced campaigner who always seems to produce his best darts in big ADC competitions.

Gareth Griffiths

Reached the latter stages of Vault 17 and continues to knock on the door. Another semi-final or better would be no surprise.

Jamie Kay

Regularly features in the closing stages of Vault events. Consistency keeps him firmly in Regional Finals contention.

Pierce Speechley-Price

One of the emerging names in the series. His semi-final appearance at Vault 17 showed he's more than capable of challenging the established names.

Players Looking To Climb

One of the most interesting aspects of Vault 18 is the number of players who know one strong run could transform their position in the standings.

A quarter-final or semi-final finish could prove just as valuable as lifting the trophy as the race towards the Regional Finals begins to intensify.

With every ranking point becoming increasingly important, expect another fiercely competitive evening of ADC darts.

South West Results Round-Up – 21 June 2026

 

Regional finals, youth darts and women's competition all featured prominently across the South West on Sunday, with titles decided in Gloucester, Bristol, Salisbury and Portishead.

Charlie Shears Wins ADC South West Regional Final

The headline event of the day came at Widden Rugby Club, where players competed in the ADC South West Vault 17.0 LEVEL UP CORE Regional Final.

Charlie Shears emerged victorious after edging past Paul Allen 4-3 in a closely fought final.

Both players enjoyed excellent tournaments, recording six wins each, while Jordan Baker and Stuart Melbourne also impressed during the event.

With regional honours on the line, it was a significant victory for Shears and another strong showcase for grassroots darts in the South West.

Tommy Sperring Triumphs At Hangar 61

The latest JDC VOLTS event at Hangar 61 in Patchway produced another encouraging display of junior talent.

Tommy Sperring defeated Charlie Grabham 3-0 in the final to secure the title, while Cody Kibble posted the highest average of the day at 76.42.

The continued growth of youth darts remains one of the most positive stories in the region, with another competitive field producing plenty of quality performances.

Kacey Ayres Wins South West Women's Regional Final

At Stratford Social Club in Salisbury, Kacey Ayres captured the WADC South West Regional Final title.

Ayres defeated Linzi Holton 4-1 in the final and finished the day with six victories.

The event also saw strong performances from Lexi Ayres, Joey Hooke and Claire Spencer as the women's game continues to grow throughout the region.

Phil Woodall Claims Portishead Success

Portishead Workmens Darts hosted another successful Sunday event, with Phil Woodall defeating Jacob Huxtable 4-0 in the final.

Woodall recorded seven victories during the competition and also produced the highest average of the tournament.

John Maggs was among the standout performers, reaching the latter stages and posting two of the day's highest averages.

Women's Series Story Continues

Away from the South West scene, the Women's Series weekend concluded with Lisa Ashton winning Event 15 and Eleanor Cairns claiming Event 16.

Those results completed qualification for the Women's World Matchplay and provided another reminder of the growing strength and depth in the women's game.

South West Standouts

🏆 Charlie Shears – ADC South West Regional Champion

🏆 Tommy Sperring – Hangar 61 JDC Champion

🏆 Kacey Ayres – South West Women's Regional Champion

🏆 Phil Woodall – Portishead Champion

🔥 Cody Kibble – 76.42 Average

🔥 Charlie Shears – Regional Final Winner

⭐ Tommy Sperring – Youth Success At Hangar 61

Another excellent day for South West darts, with regional finals, youth development and women's competition all contributing to a packed Sunday schedule.

South West Results Round-Up – 20 June 2026

 

The headline event of the day came from Shaftesbury Football Club, where players battled for ADC South West Vault Series honours and a valuable Modus Super Series qualifying opportunity.

Henry Cooper Wins ADC South West Modus Qualifier

The ADC South West Vault Series 17.0 Modus Super Series Qualifier attracted another strong field and produced some excellent darts throughout the day.

Henry Cooper emerged victorious after defeating Andy Steed 6-4 in the final. Cooper won five matches during the event and saved his best darts for the business end of the tournament.

Andy Steed also impressed on his run to the final, while Gareth Griffiths produced the highest average of the event with a superb 99.51 average in his victory over Nick Eggbeer.

With Modus opportunities on the line, this remains one of the most important grassroots events on the South West calendar.

Ashton Brown Wins Dan Cornes Birthday Bash

At DartAsylum HQ, Ashton Brown continued his excellent run of form by winning the Dan Cornes Birthday Bash.

Brown defeated Dan Cornes 4-1 in the final and recorded nine victories during the event. He also produced four of the five highest averages recorded in the tournament, underlining his dominance.

Dan Cornes, Mat Howell and Matthew Webb were all among the standout performers.

Samuel King Triumphs In Devizes

Samuel King claimed victory in the Devizes Town Under 70 Average competition, defeating Darren Braine in the final.

King recorded eight victories on the day and posted the highest average of the event at 81.24.

Charlie Fone Leads Devon Youth Success

The Devon Youth Fundraiser tournament produced another strong turnout, with Charlie Fone defeating Dom Thomas in the final.

Both players enjoyed excellent events, recording seven wins apiece, while Richard Blaynee posted the highest average of the day.

Nick Eggbeer Wins In Street

Street Darts Organisation hosted another competitive evening, with Nick Eggbeer defeating Jack Western 3-1 in the final.

Eggbeer recorded eight victories and added another title to an already impressive season.

South West Standouts

🏆 Henry Cooper – ADC South West Modus Qualifier Champion

🏆 Ashton Brown – DartAsylum Champion

🏆 Samuel King – Devizes Champion

🏆 Charlie Fone – Devon Youth Champion

🏆 Nick Eggbeer – Street Champion

🔥 Gareth Griffiths – 99.51 Average

🔥 Ashton Brown – 91.46 Average

🔥 Nick Eggbeer – 8 Match Wins

The South West darts scene continues to thrive, with quality events taking place across the region every week and players constantly battling for ranking points, titles and qualification opportunities.

MODUS Super Series - ADC South West Qualifier Preview (Sat 20th June)

 

Another big opportunity awaits for South West players as the latest MODUS Super Series Qualifier gets underway, with a competitive field featuring proven winners, in-form performers and several players capable of producing a surprise run.

Heading the field is Gareth Griffiths, who arrives in exceptional form. The Cornish thrower has won his last ten matches in the database and recently produced a title-winning average of over 92. With confidence high, he will be one of the names everyone is looking to avoid.

Henry Cooper is another player arriving with serious momentum. Back-to-back title victories and a perfect recent record make him one of the strongest contenders in the draw.

Neil Meneer continues to impress across Cornwall and Devon, while Lee Evans brings a wealth of experience and recent title-winning form. Both have shown they possess the consistency required to navigate a long qualifier.

The chasing pack is packed with dangerous names. Danny Humphries, Shaun Vernall, Rich Griffee, Andy Steed, Kieran Smith, Bailey White and C-Jay Pipe have all produced performances in recent months that suggest they are capable of making a deep run.

Further down the field, players such as Kev Dunstan, Nigel Lamb, Finlay Cleave, Ethan Bynorth and Zach Quinn will fancy their chances of upsetting some of the more highly-ranked names.

As always in ADC competition, form and confidence can change everything. One hot spell on the doubles can quickly transform an outsider into a genuine title contender.

Six To Follow

🎯 Gareth Griffiths
Won his last ten matches and arrives as the standout form player.

🎯 Henry Cooper
Unbeaten in recent weeks and collecting titles.

🎯 Neil Meneer
Consistent performer with multiple recent finals and victories.

🎯 Lee Evans
A proven winner who knows how to navigate strong fields.

🎯 Danny Humphries
Capable of producing big averages and big results.

🎯 Shaun Vernall
Recent title winner and quietly one of the most in-form players in the draw.

Dark Horse

⭐ Kev Dunstan

Recent ADC success and several title-winning performances make him a dangerous outsider.

Q4QS Prediction

Winner: Gareth Griffiths

Runner-Up: Henry Cooper

Semi-Finalists: Neil Meneer & Lee Evans

Dark Horse: Kev Dunstan

South And South West Darts Round-Up: Radford Claims Rise Up Vault Finals Glory (14th June 2026)

Sunday produced another busy day of grassroots darts action across the South and South West, with regional finals, junior competitions and local opens all contributing to a packed schedule.

Radford Wins South West Rise Up Regional Finals

The biggest event of the day was undoubtedly the ADC South West Vault 17.0 LEVEL UP RISE Regional Finals at the Sartan Club.

A strong field gathered to battle for the title, with Ellis Radford emerging victorious after a 4-2 final win over Rich Griffee. Both players enjoyed excellent campaigns throughout the day, with Griffee and Radford each recording seven victories.

The standard was impressive throughout. Jake Tucker produced the highest average of the tournament with 90.55, while Rich Griffee posted 86.82 and Matty Rogers fired in 85.08. Steve Boundy and Ellis Radford also featured among the day's leading performers.

Junior Talent Shines At Hangar 61

At Hangar 61 in Patchway, the latest JDC VOLTS event showcased some of the region's most promising young talent.

Jacob Godber lifted the title with a 3-0 victory over Robbe Van der Steen in the final. Van der Steen produced the highest average of the day at 88.41, while Eelyas Van Bruyssel and Josh Latham also impressed during the event.

The competition once again highlighted the strength of youth darts in the South West and the importance of events such as these in developing future stars.

Boundy Triumphs In Round Robin Action

Steve Boundy added another title to his growing collection by winning the 16-man Open Round Robin.

Boundy defeated Jamie McKinnon in the final after both players enjoyed outstanding days. McKinnon recorded a superb 100.20 average, while Boundy matched that figure with a century average of his own.

John Maggs and Warren Ryan were also among the standout performers.

Vernall Produces Huge Numbers

Elsewhere, Shaun Vernall claimed victory in The Wahey KO with a dramatic 6-5 final win over Darrel Williams.

Vernall also recorded one of the performances of the day, producing a superb 98.40 average on his way to the title.

Top Performances Of The Day

Some of the highest averages recorded across the database included:

• Riley Milligan – 125.25
• Chas Barstow – 103.66
• Jamie McKinnon – 100.20
• Steve Boundy – 100.20
• Cameron Harris – 100.20
• Mike Huntley – 100.20
• Shaun Vernall – 98.40

Another excellent day of grassroots darts demonstrated the strength and depth of talent currently competing across the South and South West.

Player Profile:Ellis Radford

 A highly active competitor with over 240 matches recorded during 2026. Ellis combines consistency with the ability to produce standout performances, highlighted by a season-best average above the ton and three tournament victories. His strong win percentage demonstrates an ability to regularly progress deep into events and makes him one of the more accomplished players currently featured within the Q4QS database.