ADC Vault 19 Finals Preview: Who Will Claim the South West and North Wales MODUS Super Series Places?

 

Two regional finals, two MODUS Super Series opportunities and plenty of players arriving with genuine title-winning form.

This weekend brings the ADC Vault 19.0 regional finals for the South West and North Wales, with both winners earning the opportunity to compete on the MODUS Super Series.

The South West final takes place at Break N Dish in Westbury on Saturday 31 October, followed by the North Wales final at The Goat in Penygroes, near Caernarfon, on Sunday 1 November.

Both competitions will be played over the best of 11 legs throughout, which should provide a rather different challenge from some of the shorter matches players have encountered during the regular Vault season.

I've been looking through the players in the Q4QS Database, examining their recent results, averages and performances against other strong opponents.

There are some interesting contenders in both regions, although I certainly wouldn't rule out a surprise.

South West: Can the form players deliver?

Saturday 31 October | 12 noon | Break N Dish, Westbury

The South West competition has places available for the top 32 qualifiers from the Vault 19 Best 10 Results table.

My supplied entry data includes 26 players, and there is a particularly interesting group near the top of the Q4QS rankings.

Jamie Kay is the highest-ranked player in that data, sitting at Q4QS number 349 with an overall average of 83.25.

Kay's experience outside the Vault circuit could prove useful. He reached the semi-finals of PDC Challenge Tour 24, averaging 82.91 across the event, and has recorded wins against Ted Evetts and Jonathan Kavanagh.

He also reached a quarter-final at the England Masters & Classic, averaging 90.24. If he brings that level of scoring to Westbury, he will be difficult to beat.

But he certainly isn't the only player with strong credentials.

Cooper, King and Palmer arrive in excellent form

Henry Cooper is one of the players who particularly interests me.

The Q4QS Database has him averaging 83.61 overall, and his recent tournament record is impressive.

He won at Portland Social Club with an 83.96 tournament average, reached a final at The Newtown in Poole averaging 88.06, and followed that with another victory at Pegasus 68 Club in Taunton, averaging 86.35.

That's a very encouraging sequence of performances, particularly with nine wins from his last ten recorded matches.

Ricky King is another who appears to be finding his best darts at exactly the right time.

His latest recorded tournament was a victory at The Sandpiper in Christchurch, where he averaged 87.59 across the competition. He also produced a 102.89 match average against Jayden Walker and a 100.20 against Lee Harding.

Those are the sorts of numbers that can make a real difference in a best-of-11 contest.

Then there's Ryan Palmer.

Palmer has been producing some exceptional individual matches at Widden Rugby Club in Gloucester, including averages of 109.98 against Alfie Ryan and 107.36 against Daniel Jeffrey.

His tournament-winning average of 87.62 at Widden is another strong indicator of what he can produce.

With nine wins from his last ten recorded matches, he has a good combination of scoring power and recent results.

Of those three, I find it difficult to separate Cooper, King and Palmer purely on their recent performances.

The Dorset challenge

There is also an interesting rivalry developing around Dorchester Trinity Club.

Liam Blakeley has won multiple Vault 19 events there, including one with an 81.69 tournament average. He has also recorded a victory over Robbie Martin with an 89.31 match average.

Matt Yarrow has been enjoying his own success at the same venue, including a recent tournament win in which he defeated Blakeley.

Yarrow has nine wins from his last ten recorded matches, while Blakeley has eight.

Their records suggest both are comfortable winning matches in competitive fields. Whether either can reproduce that form against unfamiliar opponents will be worth watching.

Don't overlook the wider field

Andy Steed has won at Legends Lounge in Plymouth, averaging 84.19, and has recorded a victory over Simon Stevenson.

David Farmer has ten wins from his last ten recorded matches, although his overall average of 74.89 is below that of the leading contenders.

Darren Herbert has been winning at The Choughs Hotel in Chard, while Steve Boundy has produced good performances at Portishead Workmen's Club.

Jack Walker is another name worth noting following success at Bessellscotts in Bristol, and Finlay Cleave has been reaching the latter stages of tournaments in Devon.

These players might not attract quite as much attention as the leading names, but knockout darts has a habit of producing unexpected results.

Q4QS Six to Follow — South West

1. Henry Cooper — Multiple recent Vault victories, an 83.61 overall average and excellent current form. My narrow statistical preference.

2. Ricky King — Arrives after an 87.59 tournament-winning average at Christchurch, with the ability to produce 100-plus match averages.

3. Ryan Palmer — Perhaps the most explosive scoring figures in the field, including individual matches averaging over 107 and 109.

4. Jamie Kay — Highest Q4QS-ranked player in the supplied field, with valuable PDC Challenge Tour experience.

5. Liam Blakeley — Consistent tournament success in Dorchester and a player who knows how to get through a competitive field.

6. Matt Yarrow — Dark Horse — Nine wins in his last ten recorded matches and a recent victory over Blakeley. Could go further than some expect.

My South West verdict: Cooper, King, Palmer and Kay are the four I would concentrate on, with Cooper just edging my selection on the combination of average, consistency and recent tournament wins. But if Palmer produces his very best scoring, he could be the one they all have to beat.

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North Wales: A much tighter contest than the rankings suggest?

Sunday 1 November | 1pm | The Goat, Penygroes

The North Wales final is restricted to the top 16 qualifiers from the regional Best 10 Results table.

The supplied Q4QS pack contains 15 names, and there are some very interesting comparisons to make.

Kelson Hughes is the highest-ranked player in the supplied field, sitting at Q4QS number 627.

His recent record is impressive, with tournament wins at The Nelson in Rhyl, Cross Foxes in Prestatyn and Castle Arms in Denbigh.

At Castle Arms, he averaged 80.81 across the event and recorded wins over fellow finalists Richard Martin and Tom Hughes, with match averages of 87.31 and 87.92 respectively.

He has also reached a final at the Keith Woodfine Memorial and a semi-final at Llandudno Conservative Club.

That is a strong run of results across different venues, and it makes Hughes one of the obvious players to watch.

Nash has the numbers to challenge

Terry Nash has the highest established overall average among the players in the supplied North Wales field, at 79.41, narrowly ahead of Richard Rowlands.

He has also won nine of his last ten recorded matches.

His tournament victory at a Vault 19 warm-up event came with an 84.94 average, and he has produced a 100.20 match average against Jake B-Smith.

Nash also recorded a Vault victory at The Angel in Welshpool with an 81.50 tournament average.

That combination of tournament-winning experience and recent form makes him a serious contender.

Jones and Rowlands bring winning experience

Kacey Jones has enjoyed a particularly productive Vault campaign at The Angel in Welshpool.

He has a tournament-winning average of 79.25 in the database, alongside several finals and semi-finals.

He has also recorded a 93.94 match average against Ben McNicholas.

But one of the interesting results in his recent history is a final defeat against Ewan Jones, who beat him 3-2.

Ewan has himself won a Vault event at The Angel, averaging 76.22, and arrives with seven wins from his last ten recorded matches.

Richard Rowlands is another player who deserves attention.

His overall average of 79.56 is the highest of the established figures in this North Wales field.

He has enjoyed success at Clwb Llyn Bach in Porthmadog and reached a final at The Goat, losing to Morgan Nash.

Nine wins from his last ten recorded matches suggest he is in good form, even if his most recent tournament averages have been slightly lower than those of some of his rivals.

Could Dobbins be the danger?

Chris Dobbins is another name I wouldn't dismiss.

He has won at Cefn Social Club in Wrexham, averaging 83.20, and recorded a 94.10 match average against Ian Pettigrew.

His recent results also include success in a cash competition at the Cefn Club.

He may sit below some of the leading contenders in the overall Q4QS rankings, but his better performances are certainly competitive with theirs.

And in a knockout competition, that's often enough to make somebody dangerous.

The Goat connection

There is also a local element worth considering.

Scott Bannerman has reached a Vault final at The Goat, while Morgan Nash has recorded tournament success there, including a victory over Bannerman.

Spud Thomas has also won at The Goat and has nine wins from his last ten recorded matches, although the Q4QS Database does not yet have enough events to publish a fully qualified overall average for him.

Familiarity with the venue isn't a guarantee of success, but it may help a player settle quickly.

Elsewhere, Baz Tym has reached a final at the Royal Oak in Rhyl, Darren Southall has won at Cross Foxes in Prestatyn, and Shaun Thompson has enjoyed success at Groves Sports & Social in Shotton.

There is certainly enough depth here to make this more than a contest between the first few names in the rankings.

Q4QS Six to Follow — North Wales

1. Kelson Hughes — Highest-ranked player in the supplied field, with several Vault wins across different venues.

2. Terry Nash — Strong recent form, an 84.94 tournament-winning average and some excellent individual match performances.

3. Richard Rowlands — Highest established overall average in the field and nine wins from his last ten matches.

4. Kacey Jones — A consistent performer at Welshpool with tournament wins, finals and some impressive scoring.

5. Chris Dobbins — An 83.20 tournament-winning average at Cefn Social Club makes him a genuine threat.

6. Morgan Nash — Dark Horse — Has already won at The Goat, the venue for Sunday's final, and could be a difficult opponent.

My North Wales verdict: I slightly favour Kelson Hughes because of the number of venues at which he has been successful. Terry Nash and Richard Rowlands are very close alternatives, while Chris Dobbins could cause problems for anybody if he reproduces his best form.

One weekend, two big opportunities

What I like about these finals is that they reward players for competing regularly throughout the Vault season, but still require them to produce their best darts when the opportunity arrives.

A high ranking or a strong average might make somebody a favourite, but neither guarantees six winning legs.

And the prize is a significant one.

For the two eventual winners, this weekend could be the start of a very different darts experience on the MODUS Super Series.

I'll be following the results with interest, particularly to see whether the strongest performers in the Q4QS Database justify their form or whether somebody further down the rankings produces a memorable run.

Who are your picks for the South West and North Wales titles?

Analysis based on the Q4QS Database and supplied tournament entry packs. The South West pack contains 26 names and the North Wales pack 15; final official entry lists and draws may differ.

Official tournament pages:

South West Final

North Wales Final

ADC Vault 19 in Numbers: The Winners, the Records and the Strength of the Competition

 

With Vault 19 completed, we've already looked at the venues that produced the strongest competition. But what about the players themselves, and what do the numbers tell us about the series as a whole?

One of the attractions of Vault darts is the sheer range of players involved. You can have someone taking their first steps into competitive darts, somebody who has played for years, and a player capable of producing a professional-standard average, all competing within the same series.

Using the Q4QS Database, we've taken a closer look at Vault 19 to find some of the standout numbers, performances and players.

Over 100,000 Matches

Let's start with the scale of the competition.

Across the main Vault 19 tournament records, the Q4QS Database contains:

• 101,382 match records

• 8,841 distinct player names

• 1,827 tournament records

• 1,815 recorded finals

The player figure is based on distinct names rather than a fully audited count of individuals, so it may include occasional spelling or identity variations.

Nevertheless, these are substantial numbers, and they demonstrate just how much competitive darts takes place throughout a single Vault series.

The Players Who Kept Winning

Winning one match is satisfying enough, but accumulating victories throughout an entire series requires both consistency and plenty of tournament appearances.

Lee Evans leads the Vault 19 match-win standings in the Q4QS Database with 202 victories, ahead of George Whyte on 190.

The leading ten were:

Player	Match wins
Lee Evans	202
George Whyte	190
Louis Melville	160
Edward Manley	157
Jake B-Smith	150
Tony Chapman	147
Curtis Hammond	146
Pete Hughes	145
Bobby Short	141
George Cressey	140

Of course, the number of tournaments entered makes a difference. A player attending regularly has more opportunities to collect wins than somebody who plays occasionally.

Even so, passing 200 victories across one series is an achievement worth recognising.

And Who Won the Tournaments?

Lee Evans also heads the recorded final-victory figures, with 24 wins in tournament finals.

George Cressey, Michael Wiles and Steve Haggerty each recorded 14, while Kevin Leadenham, Johnny Haines and Mark Stafford each had 13.

These figures are based on recorded final-round victories, rather than an independently audited list of tournament champions.

What is interesting is that the players collecting the most match victories aren't necessarily the same players winning the most tournaments. Playing consistently well is one thing; getting over the line in a final is another.

From Under 30 to Over 130 — The Winning Averages

This is perhaps my favourite set of numbers from Vault 19.

We talk a great deal about averages in darts, but an average doesn't always tell you whether somebody has won a match.

In Vault 19, there were 231 match victories with a winning average below 30.

At the opposite end, there were 818 match victories with a winning average of 100 or more.

Here is how the figures break down:

Winning average	Number of victories
Under 30	231
Under 40	2,709
Under 50	14,617
80 or more	12,267
90 or more	3,575
100 or more	818
110 or more	104
120 or more	11
130 or more	2

These are cumulative categories. For example, the 104 victories at 110+ are included in the 818 at 100+.

I don't think we need to name the players at the bottom end. Everybody has difficult matches, and a win is still a win.

But those figures tell us something important about Vault darts. There is room for players of very different abilities to compete, enjoy themselves and experience the satisfaction of winning.

And when you consider that there were more than 800 winning performances of 100-plus, there was certainly no shortage of quality either.

Some Exceptional Performances

At the very top end, the highest recorded winning average was 136.64 by Shaun Fox, in a 2–0 victory over Martin Steward at United Services Club in Harwich.

Kurt Parry also recorded a remarkable 130.70, while Connor Hopkins and Jack Johnson each produced winning averages of 125.25.

These are extraordinary figures, although individual match averages should always be viewed in the context of match length. A short format can produce spectacular numbers.

Nevertheless, they demonstrate the level of scoring that can appear at Vault events.

Where Was the Competition Strongest?

In our previous Vault 19 tournament-strength analysis, we looked beyond the number of entrants or the reputation of a venue to examine the strength of the competition.

The five leading venues in that analysis were:

Venue	Tournament strength
Pinches Cue Club, Norwich	1.350
Faringdon Football Club	1.329
Clive Arms, Cardiff	1.325
Cressex Social Club, High Wycombe	1.317
Hethersett Social Club	1.298

The tournament-strength figures are Q4QS measures of competitive strength, not player averages.

What I find interesting about these rankings is that the strongest competition isn't necessarily concentrated in the places people might automatically expect.

There is quality throughout the country, and the Vault gives that quality an opportunity to show itself.

What Does It All Tell Us?

Perhaps the biggest takeaway is the variety.

We have players winning more than 200 matches, others collecting tournament titles on a regular basis, and winning averages ranging from below 30 to well beyond 100.

But the numbers don't tell every story.

For some players, Vault 19 will have been about winning tournaments or improving their rankings. For others, it might have been about winning a first match, reaching a first knockout stage or simply gaining more experience.

And that, to me, is part of what makes the Vault worthwhile.

There are plenty of ways to measure success in darts. Not all of them involve being top of a table.

Next up: WADC Vault 3.0. Tomorrow we'll turn our attention to the women's series, looking at the players, performances and numbers that stood out.

Yesterday's Darts Results: Kaya Baysal Hits 115.62, Jayden Walker Wins Again and 33 Tournaments Added to Q4QS – 26 October 2026

Monday may not have had Sunday's enormous number of tournaments, but there was still plenty to talk about, with 33 competitions added to the Q4QS Database.

Kaya Baysal continued his impressive form with another tournament victory and four three-figure averages. Jayden Walker was among the junior winners in Salisbury, Shane Turner produced a 103.66 average on his way to a title, and Alec Small recorded a 115.62 in Wales.

There was also a remarkable set of averages at a handicap competition in Lichfield, although those figures need to be considered in the context of the format.

And there was WADC action too, with a blind doubles competition at the Red Rose Darts Hub.

Kaya Baysal continues his excellent run

Having featured prominently in Sunday's results, Kaya Baysal was back among the headlines on Monday.

At the David Street Club, Baysal won Pendle Super Series 3 – Week 5, defeating Leighton Jones 3–0 in the final and finishing with nine victories.

What really caught my attention was the consistency of his performances.

He recorded averages of 115.62, 104.86, 102.48 and 100.20, all in the same competition.

The 115.62 came against Alfie Armitage, while the 104.86 was recorded against Tony Clarke.

Carl Bevan and Leighton Jones both finished with seven victories, but Baysal was the outstanding performer.

It's one thing to hit a big average. Producing four three-figure averages during a tournament, and then winning it, tells us rather more about the standard of someone's darts.

Jayden Walker wins another Junior Volts title

At Stratford Social Club in Salisbury, Jayden Walker won the Monday Junior Volts competition, defeating Mason Beaven 3–1 in the final.

Walker finished with six victories and produced the highest average of the event, 86.71 against Jake Bertenshaw.

He also recorded 81.24 against Thomas Scamell and 76.48 against Zachary Petty.

Joshua Stott averaged 78.37, while Petty recorded 76.74.

Walker has appeared in our recent results more than once, and performances like this are worth keeping an eye on. Winning junior tournaments regularly is encouraging, but combining those victories with improving averages is particularly interesting.

Shane Turner breaks the 100 barrier

At the Riverside Club, Shane Turner won the Vault in-betweener competition, defeating Paul Farnes 4–2 in the final.

Turner collected seven victories and produced a 103.66 average against John McDonald.

His other leading averages included 90.13 and 85.08, while Robert Buckle recorded 83.50.

Another strong performance where the tournament winner also produced the highest average.

Alec Small hits 115.62 in Wattsville

One of Monday's strongest individual performances came at Wattsville National Club.

Alec Small recorded a 115.62 average against Luke Pope, followed by an equally impressive 104.86 against Keri Dacey.

However, the tournament title went to Rico Anderson, who defeated Small 3–1 in the final.

Anderson finished with eight victories, while Small collected seven.

It's a good example of something we see quite regularly in grassroots darts. The player producing the biggest averages doesn't necessarily win the tournament.

That doesn't diminish Small's performances, but Anderson deserves credit for coming through the matches and taking the title.

Adam Clarke wins in Lichfield – with some extraordinary averages

At the Bullseye Bar in Lichfield, Adam Clarke defeated Jake Lawley 3–2 to win the Handicap Knockout.

The recorded averages were extraordinary.

Martyn Exall topped the competition with 127.79, followed by Michael Bean on 116.20, Jodie Payne on 113.72, Adam Clarke on 113.56 and Clayton Edge on 112.68.

Those figures certainly stand out, but I would be cautious about comparing them directly with ordinary 501 tournament averages without checking exactly how the handicap format affects the statistics.

The result itself is straightforward: Clarke won the competition, with five victories recorded.

Liam Cook wins in Cwmbran

At Cwmbran Working Men's Club, Liam Cook defeated James Prettyjohn 4–1 in the final of the Money In Money Out competition.

Cook won seven matches and produced the highest average of the tournament, 93.94 against Dai Smith.

He also recorded 78.13 in the final and 77.83 against Ashley Jeremiah.

Prettyjohn and Bravon Monjero each finished with five victories.

Damian Corr takes the Halifax title

Damian Corr won the Division 1 competition at Forest Cottage Community Centre in Halifax, defeating John Clifford 3–1 in the final.

Corr finished with seven victories and produced the event's highest average, 95.94 against Tommy Hudson.

Jordon Catherall recorded 86.71, while Clifford produced 84.52.

A convincing tournament performance from Corr.

More Monday winners

There were several other results worth mentioning.

At Clandown Darts Promotions, Alfie Barney won the Monday Under-65 Round Robin, defeating Freddie Keen 3–2. Barney recorded two averages of 81.24 and finished with seven victories.

At the Wolversdene Club, David Moule defeated Jack Steer 3–0 to win the Money In Money Out Round Robin. Moule won eight matches, while Lee Evans produced the highest average of 98.02.

At Broadway Social Club, Shaun Barnes won the Clwb Emrys Circuit competition, defeating Morgan Preece 3–0 and finishing with nine victories. Preece recorded the highest average of 81.98.

At Bostin Darts 180 Bar, Shaun Hercules defeated Danny Lauby 3–0 in the final. Lauby had produced the competition's highest average of 93.94.

And at the Active Club Hub, Sam Atherton defeated Charlie Taylor 3–0 to win the Monday Vault competition. Both players finished with eight victories.

Junior darts: four Junior Volts competitions

As well as Jayden Walker's victory in Salisbury, three other Junior Volts competitions took place on Monday.

At MK Sports Bar & Lounge in Milton Keynes, Mason Lyon defeated Presley Lamb 3–2 in the final. Zac Copperwheat recorded the highest average of 85.89, with Jack Waker close behind on 83.50.

At McNamara's Sports Bar and Academy, Harley Lewis-Rowlands defeated Mason Gleave 3–0, finishing with seven victories. Rhys Brown produced the highest average of 91.09, while Lewis-Rowlands recorded 85.08 in the final.

At the Empire Clubs in Lancing, Ethan Yates defeated Jamie Johnson 3–2. Johnson produced the competition's highest average of 80.52.

There was also a victory for Harrison Doherty in Monday Night Mayhem at St Anthony's Darts, while Mason Morris won the Social Bull Under-18 Winter League competition.

It's another encouraging set of junior results, particularly with several players recording averages in the 80s and 90s.

WADC: blind doubles at Red Rose Darts Hub

Monday's WADC action came from the WADC Vault Break Blind Doubles at Red Rose Darts Hub.

The pairing listed as Celia Netty defeated Rachel t Andrea 3–2 in the final.

The highest recorded average was 51.83 from the pairing listed as Grace Wendy S.

Because these are blind doubles team labels rather than confirmed individual player identities, I wouldn't attach individual player statistics or profile links to them without further verification.

It's good to see doubles included in the WADC programme. Different formats give players another opportunity to compete, particularly when partnerships are drawn rather than established beforehand.

Monday's highest recorded averages

The handicap competition produced several exceptionally high figures, so I've separated those from the conventional competition results.

Player	Average	Competition
Martyn Exall	127.79	Lichfield Handicap Knockout
Michael Bean	116.20	Lichfield Handicap Knockout
Kaya Baysal	115.62	Pendle Super Series
Alec Small	115.62	Wattsville Vault
Jodie Payne	113.72	Lichfield Handicap Knockout
Adam Clarke	113.56	Lichfield Handicap Knockout
Clayton Edge	112.68	Lichfield Handicap Knockout
Shane Turner	103.66	Riverside Vault
Will Parry	100.20	Windle Round Robin
Lee Evans	98.02	Wolversdene Club

These are individual match averages, not tournament averages. Handicap-event figures are shown as recorded and should not automatically be compared on a like-for-like basis with standard competitions.

My five standout performances

1. Kaya Baysal: Nine victories, four three-figure averages and another Pendle Super Series title.
2. Alec Small: A 115.62 and a 104.86 at Wattsville, despite finishing runner-up.
3. Jayden Walker: Another Junior Volts victory, with an 86.71 average in Salisbury.
4. Shane Turner: Seven victories and a 103.66 average at the Riverside Club.
5. Liam Cook: Seven victories and a 93.94 average in Cwmbran.

Special mentions go to Damian Corr, Harley Lewis-Rowlands, Rhys Brown and Rico Anderson.

Another 33 tournaments added to Q4QS

Monday's results provided a good mixture of open competitions, restricted-average events, junior darts, a handicap tournament and WADC doubles.

For me, Kaya Baysal was the standout story. Following up Sunday's success with another title and four averages over 100 is impressive.

But there were plenty of other achievements worth recognising, from Jayden Walker's junior victory to Rico Anderson beating a player who had produced two exceptional averages.

That's one of the reasons I enjoy looking beyond the final scores. There's usually more to a tournament than simply who lifted the trophy.

Full results, rankings and player statistics are available at QuestForQSchool.

Yesterday's Darts Results: Two 115.62 Averages, Simon Stevenson Shines in Plymouth and 103 Tournaments Added – 25 October 2026

Sunday was another huge day of grassroots darts, with 103 tournaments added to the Q4QS Database. And although there were plenty of winners to celebrate, three averages above 115 stood out: Ben Flanagan-McClelland recorded 118.66, while Jack Johnson and William Thomas both hit 115.62.

There was plenty happening closer to home too. Simon Stevenson and Andrew Cook enjoyed success in Plymouth, Ryan Greenslade won in Taunton, Scott Mc took the title in Gloucester, and Logun Godbeer came through a competitive Sunday session in Portishead.

We also had a particularly busy day of junior darts, while ten WADC competitions provided another excellent selection of results.

Ben Flanagan-McClelland tops the day with 118.66

At the Cue Club in South Wigston, Ben Flanagan-McClelland recorded an extraordinary 118.66 average against David Fisher. It was the highest individual match average in Sunday's report.

He also won ten matches, defeating Oliver Smith 3–1 in the final, and recorded other leading averages of 91.09 and 88.41.

It's one thing to hit an exceptional average in a single match. To follow it up by winning the tournament makes the achievement even more impressive.

Jack Johnson and William Thomas both hit 115.62

At Foots Cray Social Club, Jack Johnson produced a 115.62 average against Gareth Carter. He then averaged 109.98 in his 3–0 final victory over George Whyte, finishing with eight victories.

Meanwhile, at the Mile End Inn in Swansea, William Thomas matched that 115.62 against Zac Taylor. Thomas also won eight matches, defeating Jack Brown 3–0 in the final. His other leading averages included 98.02 and 95.94.

What impressed me most was that neither player simply produced one outstanding match and disappeared from the competition. Both went on to take the title.

Simon Stevenson and Andrew Cook enjoy a successful Sunday in Plymouth

There were two separate Vault 19 competitions recorded at Legends Lounge in Plymouth, producing two different winners.

Simon Stevenson won one competition, defeating Finlay Cleave 3–1 in the final and collecting eight victories. His leading averages included 98.71, 91.57, 91.09 and two performances of 88.41.

Stevenson also produced the highest recorded average across the two Plymouth competitions, hitting 103.66 against Blake Dolling.

In the other event, Andrew Cook defeated Finlay Cleave 3–0 in the final, also finishing with eight victories. Cleave reached both finals, which deserves recognition in its own right.

Scott Mc wins in Gloucester

At Tuffley Community Association, Scott Mc defeated Joe Bagguley 3–2 to win the Sunday Vault competition. Scott recorded an 89.16 average among his leading performances.

The highest average of the competition belonged to Alfie Palmer, who reached 96.97. Chris Wintle also impressed with 91.72.

Another competitive event in Gloucester, and another example of why the highest average doesn't always belong to the eventual winner.

Ryan Greenslade wins at the Queens Arms in Taunton

Ryan Greenslade defeated Lucas Bates 3–2 in a closely contested final at the Queens Arms. Both finalists finished with six victories.

The standout scoring performance came from Richard Frost, who recorded 95.94. Frost also produced 88.41 and 81.24 during the competition.

Greenslade's victory was built on getting through the matches that mattered.

Logun Godbeer takes the Portishead title

At Portishead Workmen's Club, Logun Godbeer defeated Woody Jewell 3–2 in the Sunday Session Open. Both finalists finished with eight victories.

Godbeer also recorded the highest average of the competition, 81.24 against Steve Boundy, alongside 75.37 against Max Maggs. Josh Rose contributed a 77.08 average.

Kaya Baysal produces another excellent performance

One of the strongest overall performances came at Flight Night in Burnley. Kaya Baysal won eight matches and defeated James Lawson 3–0 in the final.

Baysal recorded 103.66 twice, followed by 102.48 in the final and 93.94 in another match. Lawson also produced a 103.66 average.

It's an impressive set of figures, particularly when the tournament-winning performance itself was above 100.

James Richardson wins in Stoke

At Longton Snooker & Pool Club, James Richardson won the rearranged Wednesday Vault competition, defeating Oliver Griffiths 3–1. Richardson recorded a 107.36 average against Josh Gascoigne and finished with eight victories.

A second competition at the venue was won by Bailey Ward, who defeated Matt Carr 3–2. Ward recorded 93.94.

WADC: Gemma Hayter wins, while Sue Ramsay takes two titles

Sunday featured ten WADC competitions, including Event 11 of the WADC Winmau Championship South.

At Bradmoor Farm in Aylesbury, Gemma Hayter defeated Rebecca Rose 5–1 in the final. The highest average of the event belonged to Trina Gulliver at 86.18, followed closely by Fallon Sherrock's 86.06 and Rebecca Rose's 83.50.

Sue Ramsay enjoyed a particularly successful day, winning at both the Phoenix Club in Waterlooville and the Station in Bognor Regis. At Waterlooville she defeated Aimee Jeffery 3–0; at Bognor Regis she beat Mary-Jane Wingate 3–2.

There were further WADC victories for Sandra Rule in Warrington, Lisa Hughes in Caernarfon, Elsie-Mai Tarrant in Eastleigh, Kayleigh Brown in Colchester, Celia Allen in Preston, Eileen Harrison in Oldham and Loz Jones in Dyserth.

Kayleigh Brown's leading averages included 69.91, 66.80 and 60.12. It's good to see so many WADC competitions running on the same day, offering regular competitive opportunities across different levels of the women's game.

Junior Volts: Riley Cox wins in Exeter

Sunday brought a substantial programme of Junior Volts competitions across the country.

At the Kings Pub in Exeter, Riley Cox defeated Tommy Ronchetti 3–2 in the final, collecting six victories and recording the competition's highest average of 81.24 against Oliver Hutchings.

At the Banckers Draught in Minehead, Joshua Pravato won eight matches before defeating Jamie Roberts 3–1. Kyle Chivers recorded the highest average there at 80.35.

Charlie Lowin recorded an 89.46 average at Soccer Zone in Halesowen, although Tyler Shuck went on to win the competition. Jack Waker recorded 88.41 at Hotshots in Milton Keynes, while Josh Stonehouse averaged 83.50 in the final at the Baize Lounge in Selby.

Drake Porter was particularly consistent at the Rock Avenue Club in Gillingham, recording averages of 83.50, 81.98 and 80.52 on his way to victory.

Other junior winners included Chloe Wicks, Theo Everton, Ethan Challis, Alfie Osman, Sam Jones, Brodie Brompton, Logan Smith, Ryan Denner, Harvey Stringer, Jack Powell, James Butler, Harrison Doherty and Evan Matthews.

With so many junior tournaments taking place, it's encouraging to see both the number of players involved and the standard of darts being produced.

Sunday's highest recorded match averages

Player	Average	Venue
Ben Flanagan-McClelland	118.66	Cue Club, South Wigston
Jack Johnson	115.62	Foots Cray Social Club
William Thomas	115.62	Mile End Inn, Swansea
Dan Nicholls	111.51	C's Club, Chelmsley Wood
Tom Sawford	111.33	Murphy's Sports Bar, Worksop
Kevin Edwards	107.36	Clacton Sports Bar
James Richardson	107.36	Longton Snooker & Pool Club
Simon Stevenson	103.66	Legends Lounge, Plymouth
Kaya Baysal	103.66	Flight Night, Burnley
Robert Heard	103.66	Phoenix Club, Waterlooville

These are individual match averages, not tournament-wide averages. Players with several high-scoring matches appear once in this table.

My five standout performances

1. Ben Flanagan-McClelland: A 118.66 average, ten victories and the South Wigston title.
2. Jack Johnson: A 115.62 average, followed by 109.98 in the final.
3. William Thomas: A 115.62 average and eight victories in Swansea.
4. Kaya Baysal: Two 103.66 averages and a 102.48 final performance in Burnley.
5. Simon Stevenson: A tournament victory in Plymouth and a 103.66 average during the day's competitions.

Special mentions go to Dan Nicholls, James Richardson, Gemma Hayter, Sue Ramsay and the many Junior Volts winners.

Another busy Sunday for grassroots darts

With 103 tournaments added to the Q4QS Database, Sunday gave us another enormous selection of results to look through.

The highest averages naturally attract attention, but I think there's just as much value in recognising players who win their local competitions, reach finals or produce a personal-best performance.

Not everyone is going to average 100, and that's not what grassroots darts is about. For every 118.66, there will be someone delighted to have won their first tournament, reached their first final or finally beaten an opponent they've struggled against.

All of those achievements matter.

Explore the full results, rankings and player statistics at QuestForQSchool.

Yesterday's Darts Results: Taylor Greaves and Sam Morris Hit 115.62 as Kurt Parry Wins in Llanelli – 24 October 2026

Saturday produced another busy day of grassroots darts, with 60 tournaments added to the Q4QS Database. There were two extraordinary 115.62 averages, a major memorial tournament in North Wales, plenty of junior darts and seven WADC competitions.

What particularly caught my attention was the range of performances. We had some exceptional scoring at the top end, but also players winning tournaments through consistency, determination and the ability to produce their best darts when it mattered.

Taylor Greaves produces 115.62 in Doncaster

One of the day's outstanding performances came at the Wheatsheaf in Doncaster, where Taylor Greaves defeated Peter Roebuck 3–1 in the final.

Greaves finished with eight victories and recorded an incredible 115.62 average against Steve Coates. He also averaged 97.08 in the final and recorded 91.09 earlier in the competition.

Daz Green wasn't far behind in the scoring department, producing 107.36 against Marc Wilkinson and another 96.97 against Gav Grayson.

It's one thing to produce an exceptional average in a short match, but Greaves backed up his highest score with a tournament victory. That's what makes his performance particularly impressive.

Sam Morris matches 115.62 in Shrewsbury

Remarkably, Greaves wasn't the only player to average 115.62 on Saturday.

At the Inn On The Green in Shrewsbury, Sam Morris recorded exactly the same average against Jack Bratby.

The tournament itself went to Paul Rowley, who defeated Jake B-Smith 3–1 in the final, producing an excellent 102.26 average in the deciding match.

Rowley finished with eight victories, while B-Smith won seven and recorded 95.94 and two averages of 93.94.

For me, this was another interesting example of the difference between producing the highest average and winning the tournament. Morris provided the headline figure, but Rowley was the player who came away with the title.

Kurt Parry wins in Llanelli with three ton-plus averages

After his excellent performances in Cardiff on Friday, Kurt Parry was back among the headlines on Saturday.

At Terry Griffiths Matchroom in Llanelli, Parry defeated Corey Milward 3–2 in the final, finishing with eight victories.

His leading averages were particularly impressive:

• 111.33 against Roger James
• 107.36 against Dylan Holborn
• 100.20 against Edward Manley

Three averages above 100 in the same tournament is an excellent achievement, particularly when combined with the title.

Bobby Short also impressed with 96.97, while Manley recorded 91.09.

Parry's performances across the two days certainly make him one of the players worth watching in the Q4QS Database.

Andy Courtney takes the Keith Woodfine Memorial title

One of Saturday's biggest competitions was the Keith Woodfine Memorial 2026, held at Prestatyn Town Football Club.

With 155 matches recorded, this was a substantial event, and Andy Courtney emerged as champion after defeating Kelson Hughes 5–1 in the final.

Courtney finished with ten victories, while Hughes collected nine.

There were also some excellent individual averages. Alex Williams, Luke Newport and Courtney all recorded 103.66, while Newport added 98.33 and Dai Davies produced 97.82.

I always think memorial tournaments deserve particular recognition. They bring players together for something beyond the competition itself, while still producing some excellent darts.

Congratulations to Courtney on winning the title.

Steve West wins Portsmouth Phoenix Saturday Series

At the Portsmouth Phoenix Saturday Series Event 3, Steve West defeated Taylor Harding 5–1 in the final.

West won eleven matches, the highest total in the competition.

Marvin Meal was particularly impressive on the averages, recording 96.97, 93.94 and 91.09.

Neil Munro also reached 91.09, while West himself recorded the same average during his run to the title.

With 148 matches recorded, this was another sizeable Saturday tournament.

WADC: Gemma Hayter defeats Fallon Sherrock as Laura Sloggett wins in Bodmin

There was plenty happening in the women's game on Saturday, with seven WADC competitions recorded, including the Winmau Championship South.

At Bradmoor Farm in Aylesbury, Gemma Hayter defeated Fallon Sherrock 5–3 to win Event 9 of the WADC Winmau Championship South.

Hayter produced an excellent sequence of averages, including 87.00 against Rebecca Rose, 83.72 against Louise Pearson and 79.05 in the final.

Sherrock also played well, recording 86.38 against Jo Locke.

It was an impressive tournament victory for Hayter, particularly against such a well-known opponent.

Closer to home, Laura Sloggett won at Bodmin Band & Social Club, defeating Sarah Williams 3–2 in the final. Sloggett collected four victories and recorded the event's highest average of 43.62.

Elsewhere, there were more WADC winners to recognise:

• Janet Hardman defeated Emma Evans 3–1 at Great Float Social Club in Wallasey, recording a best average of 63.96.
• Kelly Stevens won both Castle & Falcon competitions in Newark, defeating Stacey Grand-Scrutton 3–0 and Nikki Rainbow 3–2. Her highest recorded average was 73.92.
• Michelle Bull defeated Fran Bent 3–2 at the Glebe in Stevenage.
• Kaylee Hughes defeated Loz Jones 3–2 at the Royal Oak in Rhyl.

I think it's particularly encouraging to see the WADC providing opportunities at different levels. Saturday's results included established names competing at the Winmau Championship alongside players enjoying regular local tournaments.

All of those competitions deserve their place in the daily roundup.

Junior darts: Arjun Sharma, Rhodri Phillips and Charlie Lowin impress

Saturday was also an extremely busy day for junior darts, with eight Junior Volts competitions recorded alongside several academy and youth events.

At Bushey Conservative Club, Arjun Sharma defeated Prem Ahluwalia 3–0 in the final.

Sharma won eight matches and recorded averages of 91.09, 86.71 and 85.89. That's an excellent series of performances for a junior player.

At Glanyrafon Arms in Llandysul, Rhodri Phillips defeated Oliver Williams 3–1 in the final.

Phillips won seven matches and recorded three separate averages of 83.50, alongside 81.98.

At Bostin Darts 180 Bar in Blackheath, Charlie Lowin defeated Fraser Waterworth 3–2, collecting seven victories and recording an 83.50 average.

Other Junior Volts winners included Remy Stapleton at Clacton Sports Bar, Zach Langley at Gamlingay Social Club, Callum Kerrigan at Lincoln Darts Hub, Seth Vickers at the Tungsten Inn in Grimsby and Theo Galea at Vikings Social Club in Norwich.

There were also victories for Iestyn Price in the JDC Wales Academy Rising Stars, Llewelyn Summerhayes in the JDC Wales RS Plate and Bobby Haste at the Leeds Darts Association Youth Round Robin.

It's encouraging to see so many young players getting regular competitive opportunities. And with averages above 90 already appearing in junior tournaments, there's certainly plenty of talent coming through.

Logun Godbeer wins at the 49 Club

At the 49 Club in Weston-super-Mare, Logun Godbeer won the Under-65 Saturday Round Robin, defeating Daniel Short 4–1 in the final.

Godbeer collected seven victories and produced the three highest averages of the tournament: 87.39, 83.50 and 74.40.

Short finished with five victories, while Leo Kent and Phil Woodall each collected four.

It's another good example of a tournament format giving players the opportunity to compete against others within a similar average range.

Other Saturday winners worth mentioning

There was plenty more happening around the country.

At the Boulevard Club in Peterborough, Mark Lynn defeated Craig Sayer 3–1, finishing with eight victories and recording a best average of 92.02.

Curtis Hammond won at the Len Forge Centre in Southend, defeating Corey Minchin 3–0. Hammond recorded averages of 94.26, 93.94, 93.94 and 91.16.

At John Selden in Worthing, Connor Levett defeated Timothy Peirce 3–0, winning eight matches and producing three separate 93.94 averages.

Jake Eichen won at Woodbridge Hill Working Men's Club in Guildford, defeating Ryan Mitchell 3–0 and collecting nine victories.

At Bunker 19 in Southend, Michael Van Pinnington defeated Arun Grewal 3–0, recording 88.41, 86.71 and 85.08.

Tom McInnes won at Pot Black in Shanklin, defeating Jay Moore 3–0, while Spud Thomas took the title at the Goat in Penygroes.

Elsewhere, James Mulvaney defeated Deta Hedman 5–4 in the ADC Open Singles final, and Harrison Leigh won both the McNamara's Sports Bar Grand Slam and the Club Burtonwood Grand Slam.

Saturday's highest recorded averages

These are the leading individual match averages from the day's results.

Player	Average	Tournament / venue
Sam Morris	115.62	Inn On The Green, Shrewsbury
Taylor Greaves	115.62	Wheatsheaf, Doncaster
Kurt Parry	111.33	Terry Griffiths Matchroom, Llanelli
Daz Green	107.36	Wheatsheaf, Doncaster
Alex Williams	103.66	Keith Woodfine Memorial
Luke Newport	103.66	Keith Woodfine Memorial
Andy Courtney	103.66	Keith Woodfine Memorial
Paul Rowley	102.26	Inn On The Green, Shrewsbury
Martin McDonough	100.20	Club Burtonwood Grand Slam
Ryan Mitchell	100.20	Woodbridge Hill, Guildford

These are individual match averages, not tournament-wide averages. Kurt Parry also recorded 107.36 in Llanelli, giving him two of the day's highest individual performances.

My five standout performances

1. Taylor Greaves – A 115.62 average and eight victories on the way to the Doncaster title.
2. Kurt Parry – Three averages above 100, including 111.33, and the tournament victory in Llanelli.
3. Sam Morris – Matching the day's highest average with 115.62 in Shrewsbury.
4. Andy Courtney – Ten victories to win the Keith Woodfine Memorial.
5. Arjun Sharma – Eight junior victories, with averages of 91.09, 86.71 and 85.89.

Special mentions also go to Gemma Hayter for her WADC Championship victory over Fallon Sherrock, Rhodri Phillips for his consistent junior performances and Kelly Stevens for winning two WADC competitions in Newark.

Another 60 tournaments added to Q4QS

Saturday was another reminder of just how varied grassroots darts has become.

At one end we had two players recording averages above 115. At the other, we had junior tournaments, average-restricted competitions, charity events and local WADC competitions giving players the opportunity to compete and enjoy the game.

And that's what I particularly like about covering grassroots darts.

Not everybody is chasing a 100 average. Some players are trying to win their first tournament, others are looking to improve their consistency, and some simply want a good day out with their darts.

All of those performances are part of the wider picture.

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

Yesterday's Darts Results: Joshua Russell Hits 115.62, Steve Haggerty Shines in Derby and Henry Cooper Wins in Taunton – 23 October 2026

Friday brought another 68 tournaments into the Q4QS Database, with some outstanding performances across the country.

Joshua Russell recorded the highest match average of the day, a superb 115.62 in Cardiff, while Steve Haggerty produced 109.98 in the final at Derby's Iron Ram.

There were also three players recording 107.36 at the Royal Oak in Rhyl, including eventual winner Luke Newport.

Closer to home, Henry Cooper put together an excellent evening in Taunton, Pete Hughes won in Evesham, and CJ Ayres took another Street Darts Organisation title.

There was also a WADC competition at Bradmoor Farm, while the Junior Volts programme continued with tournaments in Aylesford, Ryde and Leeds.

Henry Cooper impresses in Taunton

One of Friday's standout performances came at Pegasus 68 Club in Taunton, where Henry Cooper defeated Dave Fisher 3–0 in the final.

Cooper finished with seven victories and produced an impressive collection of averages: 93.94, 93.94, 91.09 and 88.41.

That's the sort of consistency I particularly like to see. A single high average is always worth mentioning, but producing several strong performances throughout a tournament tells us rather more.

Nick Eggbeer actually recorded the highest individual average at the venue, hitting 100.20 against Aaron Glynn.

Dave Fisher collected six victories on his way to the final, but Cooper was the player who came away with the title.

Pete Hughes wins at the Bengeworth in Evesham

At the Bengeworth Club, Pete Hughes enjoyed another successful Friday evening, defeating Richard Bambridge 3–0 in the final.

Hughes finished with eight victories, the most at the venue, and recorded averages of 88.41 and 88.12 among his best performances.

There were some impressive displays elsewhere in the competition.

Mitchell Leeming recorded the highest average of the evening at 91.09, while Jason Reeve produced 89.70.

Reeve and Bambridge each collected six victories, with Reece Pinches and Leeming finishing on five.

It was another competitive night in Evesham, with Hughes ultimately proving the most successful player.

Joshua Russell records 115.62 in Cardiff

The highest average in Friday's results came at Splott Albion Pavilion in Cardiff.

Joshua Russell produced an outstanding 115.62 against Kurt Parry, who himself was playing some excellent darts.

Parry recorded averages of 111.33, 107.36 and 105.23 during the evening, giving him three of the strongest individual performances across the entire day's results.

Yet neither player finished as tournament champion.

That honour went to Mark Hyde, who defeated Russell 3–2 in the final.

Hyde and Russell both finished with seven victories, while Parry collected six.

I think this is one of the more interesting results of the evening. Russell produced the highest average, Parry put together a remarkable series of performances, but Hyde was the player who won the tournament.

It's a good reminder that the highest average doesn't always translate into the title.

Steve Haggerty produces a superb final in Derby

At the Iron Ram in Derby, Steve Haggerty defeated Ash Weaver 3–0 in the final.

And Haggerty certainly saved some of his best darts for the deciding match.

He recorded a 109.98 average in the final, having also produced 104.86 earlier in the competition.

Weaver was no passenger, either. His leading averages included 100.20, 96.97 and 96.23, the latter coming in the final.

Both finalists finished with seven victories.

It's another example of a final where the standard of darts was particularly impressive. To average almost 110 while winning the title is an excellent achievement.

Luke Newport wins a high-quality evening in Rhyl

There was a remarkable collection of averages at the Royal Oak in Rhyl.

Three players recorded exactly 107.36 during the competition:

• Kelson Hughes, against Dave Hornby.
• Steven Morris, against Scott Millington.
• Luke Newport, against Darren Southall.

Newport went on to win the tournament, defeating Baz Tym 3–1 in the final and finishing with eight victories.

Tym collected seven victories and recorded averages of 96.97 and 91.09.

Kelson Hughes also finished with six wins.

With three different players recording averages above 107, this was certainly one of Friday's strongest individual scoring displays.

Callum Page takes the Clacton title

At Clacton Sports Bar, Callum Page defeated Kevin Edwards 3–1 in the final.

Page won seven matches and produced an excellent 100.20 average against Keith Farthing, alongside 90.55 in the final.

Edwards actually recorded the highest average of the competition, 107.36 against Aaron Reilly.

Simon Cuthbert also contributed a 91.09.

Again, we had a tournament where the highest individual average belonged to someone other than the eventual winner.

Page's seven victories were enough to secure the title.

Mark Lynn wins in Peterborough

At the Boulevard Club in Peterborough, Mark Lynn defeated Aaron Reed 3–1 in the final.

Lynn produced the highest average of the competition, 103.66 against Charles Crowson, and finished with seven victories.

Reed also won seven matches, while Colin Hopkins, Brett Claydon and Sid Stovold each collected five.

Claydon recorded 96.97 and 88.41 during the competition.

It was a strong evening for Lynn, combining the highest recorded average with the tournament victory.

CJ Ayres wins again at Street Darts Organisation

The SDO Open Series reached Week 6 on Friday, with CJ Ayres defeating Jack Western 3–1 in the final.

Ayres finished with eight victories and recorded averages of 93.94 and 91.09.

Western also produced 93.94 during the competition, while Warren Ryan recorded 91.09.

Ben Collins and Wayne Bradshaw each collected six victories.

There was also an SDO Under-50 round-robin event, where Tommy Chinnock defeated David Mitchell 3–0 in the final.

Chinnock finished with eight victories, while Theo Weston produced the event's highest average of 65.35.

It's good to see these different competition formats continuing to provide regular opportunities for players.

WADC: Sandra Page wins at Bradmoor Farm

There was one WADC Vault 3.0 competition recorded in Friday's results, at Bradmoor Farm in Haddenham.

Sandra Page defeated Cerys Skyrme-Davies 3–2 in the final, completing an impressive seven-win evening.

Page's leading averages included 61.77 and 60.12.

Skyrme-Davies produced the highest average of the competition, 62.63 against Tracey Reeve, and finished with four victories.

Reeve collected three victories.

It's important to keep recognising these competitions alongside the open events. Regular tournament opportunities are a significant part of developing the women's grassroots game, and Page's seven victories deserve recognition.

Junior darts: Freddy Turner, Reggie Woodmore and Ben Pilgrim win

There were three Junior Volts competitions in Friday's results, alongside other junior and academy events.

At Aylesford Village Club, Freddy Turner defeated Layton Hooper 3–1 in the final.

Both players collected six victories, while Jack Ingram produced the highest average of the competition at 93.94.

Harry Legg also recorded 81.50, and Drake Porter produced 81.24 and 79.11.

At Simeon Arms in Ryde, Reggie Woodmore defeated Quinn Adams 3–0 in the final.

Woodmore finished with five victories and recorded averages of 77.74, 71.57 and 69.91.

At Woodhouse Cricket Club in Leeds, Ben Pilgrim defeated Noah Mackie 3–2 in the final.

Pilgrim won eight matches and recorded the event's highest average of 91.09. Stanley Murray also impressed with two separate averages of 81.24.

Elsewhere, Jack Williams won the Champions of Champions Season 4 event at Cogan Coronation JDC Academy, while Charlie Greenslade took the Rising Stars Season 4 title.

Charlie Lowin also won the Soccer Zone Under-16 Junior League competition.

There were some very respectable performances among Friday's younger players, particularly from Jack Ingram and Ben Pilgrim.

Other Friday night winners worth mentioning

There was plenty more happening across the country.

Kaya Baysal won at Flight Night in Burnley, defeating Eric Bromley 3–1 in the final. Baysal recorded 100.20 and 96.97 during the evening.

Timothy Jones produced an excellent performance at Briton Ferry Workingmen's Club, defeating Bobby Short 3–0 in the final. Jones won eight matches and recorded averages of 100.20 and 90.18.

Jack Beasley won at the Brookside in Syston, recording 100.20 in the final against Mark Hurst and 96.97 earlier in the competition.

George Cressey won at Walderslade Club in Chatham, defeating Arron Brigden 3–2. His leading averages included 96.97, 93.94, 93.94 and 92.02.

Sean Holley won at Bradmoor Farm in Aylesbury, defeating Allan Way 3–2 and finishing with eight victories.

At the Worthies Sports and Social Club in Winchester, Barry Woodman defeated Charlie Jack 3–0 in the final.

And in Southampton, Jarred Cole defeated Keegan Brown 3–1 at Sarisbury Green Social Club. Both players finished with seven victories, while Cole produced the event's highest average of 98.02.

Across Wales, Cody Hughes won at Bigyn Darts Masters, Bryan Bennis took the Newport Darts Community title, Craig Whittaker won in Aberystwyth, and Dan Baker was successful in Carmarthen.

It's another reminder of just how much competitive darts is taking place on an ordinary Friday evening.

Friday's highest recorded averages

Player	Average	Tournament / venue
Joshua Russell	115.62	Splott Albion Pavilion, Cardiff
Kurt Parry	111.33	Splott Albion Pavilion, Cardiff
Steve Haggerty	109.98	The Iron Ram, Derby
Kelson Hughes	107.36	Royal Oak, Rhyl
Steven Morris	107.36	Royal Oak, Rhyl
Luke Newport	107.36	Royal Oak, Rhyl
Kevin Edwards	107.36	Clacton Sports Bar
Liam Kelly	103.66	Bostin Darts 180 Bar
Mark Lynn	103.66	The Boulevard, Peterborough
Aaron Stevens	103.66	The New Club, Wheatley

These are individual match averages rather than tournament-wide averages. Players may appear more than once among the highest individual performances.

My five standout performances

1. Joshua Russell – A remarkable 115.62 average in Cardiff and seven victories on his way to the final.
2. Steve Haggerty – A 109.98 average in the Derby final, backed up by 104.86 earlier in the evening.
3. Henry Cooper – Seven victories in Taunton, with four leading averages between 88.41 and 93.94.
4. Kurt Parry – Three averages above 105 in Cardiff, including 111.33 and 107.36.
5. Luke Newport – Eight victories and a 107.36 average at the Royal Oak in Rhyl.

Special mentions go to Pete Hughes, Callum Page, Mark Lynn, Timothy Jones and WADC winner Sandra Page.

Another 68 tournaments added to Q4QS

Friday's results offered another excellent snapshot of grassroots darts.

We had high-quality performances in Cardiff, Derby and Rhyl, strong tournament victories across the South and South West, and plenty of encouraging performances in the junior game.

What particularly interested me was the contrast between the players producing the biggest averages and those actually winning tournaments.

Joshua Russell recorded 115.62 but finished runner-up. Kurt Parry produced three averages above 105 without winning the event. Meanwhile, Henry Cooper put together a series of consistent performances and came away with the Taunton title.

That's exactly why I think it's worth looking beyond one headline average when assessing a player's form.

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

Yesterday's Darts Results: Carl Batchelor Hits 118.66, Johnny Haines Records 117.08 and Ashton Brown Wins in Bristol – 21 October 2026

Wednesday brought another 93 tournaments into the Q4QS Database, and once again there were some outstanding performances across the country.

Carl Batchelor produced the highest average of the day with 118.66, while Johnny Haines wasn't far behind with 117.08.

Closer to home, Ashton Brown won at the Sartan Club in Bristol, Danny Lauby took the title at Bengeworth Club in Evesham, and Jamie Kay won in Bodmin.

There were also victories for Kieran Smith in Stonehouse, Darren Herbert in Chard and Danny Humphries in Salisbury.

There were nine WADC competitions and another busy evening of junior darts, including a particularly impressive performance from Joshua Russell.

Carl Batchelor produces a remarkable 118.66 in the final

At the Pioneer Bar in Stoke, Carl Batchelor produced what was, for me, one of the most impressive performances of Wednesday's results.

Batchelor defeated Matt Carr 3–0 in the final, averaging an extraordinary 118.66 in the deciding match.

Carr himself averaged 97.50, which makes Batchelor's performance even more impressive.

Batchelor finished with eight victories and also recorded 90.18 against Riley Emery.

There's always something particularly impressive about producing your best darts in a final. It's one thing to throw a huge average during a group match, but quite another to do it when the title is on the line.

And 118.66 is an exceptional average at any level.

Johnny Haines produces four three-figure averages in Didcot

If Batchelor produced the best individual performance, Johnny Haines probably deserves the award for the most consistently impressive scoring of the evening.

At GWRSA Club in Didcot, Haines won eight matches and defeated Jayden Jones 3–1 in the final.

His leading averages were remarkable:

• 117.08 against Roger Crook
• 111.33 against James Sanders
• 107.36 against Simon Ward
• 100.76 in the final against Jayden Jones

That's four averages above 100 in one tournament.

Roger Crook also contributed an excellent 102.87 in his match against Haines.

For me, this is exactly the sort of performance that deserves recognition. One exceptional average can happen in a short match, but producing four three-figure averages across an evening suggests something considerably more substantial.

Haines had also produced some excellent darts on Tuesday, so he's certainly a player worth watching for current form.

Ashton Brown wins at the Sartan Club in Bristol

At the Sartan Club in Bishopsworth, Ashton Brown defeated Adrian Wood 3–0 in the final.

Brown's standout performance was a 104.86 average in the final, the highest recorded at the venue.

He also produced averages of 96.97 against Kyle Matthews and 95.94 against Ellis Radford.

Brown completed eight victories, while Wood finished with six.

It's another good result from one of Bristol's regular grassroots competitions. The Sartan Club continues to provide a strong local competitive environment, and performances like Brown's show the quality that can emerge from these weekly tournaments.

Danny Lauby wins at Bengeworth Club

It was another competitive evening at Bengeworth Club in Evesham, where Danny Lauby defeated Pete Hughes 3–2 in the final.

Lauby finished with seven victories, while Hughes collected six.

Interestingly, the highest average of the evening came from Vince Tipple, who recorded 103.66 against Alfie Gamage.

Jason Reeve also impressed with 93.94 against Lewis Clements, while Lauby recorded 92.02 against Reeve.

Hughes produced 91.09 in his own match against Reeve.

It's been an interesting few days at Bengeworth. Tipple has been producing some excellent performances, Hughes won at Bretforton on Tuesday, and now Lauby has taken the Wednesday title.

That's exactly the sort of sequence of results that makes following players' form across different tournaments worthwhile.

Jamie Kay takes the Bodmin title

At Bodmin Band & Social Club in Cornwall, Jamie Kay defeated James Chudleigh 3–2 in the final.

Kay completed eight victories and produced a particularly consistent series of averages.

His leading performances included 91.09, 88.84, 88.41 and 86.32.

James Wallace also impressed with 91.04, while Leo Strick and Chudleigh each collected six victories.

Kay's performance is a good example of how consistency can be just as important as producing one exceptional average.

Four performances above 86 and eight victories represent an excellent evening's darts.

Kieran Smith wins in Stonehouse

At Magpies Social Club in Stonehouse, Kieran Smith defeated Alex Cantillion 3–1 in the final.

Smith won seven matches and produced the competition's highest average of 90.18 against Andy Hammond.

He also recorded 79.11 and 78.89.

Cameron Oram and Josh Lewis each collected six victories, while Cantillion finished with five.

Another competitive evening at a regular Gloucestershire venue.

Darren Herbert wins in Chard

At the Choughs Hotel in Chard, Darren Herbert defeated Paul Gardiner 3–1 in the final.

Herbert completed eight victories, with Gardiner finishing on seven.

Herbert's highest average was 87.53 in the final, and he also produced 81.98 against Warren Bowditch.

Gardiner recorded 81.24 against Jordan Baker, while Kieran Spurdle contributed 84.41.

It was a particularly good final performance from Herbert, who saved his highest average for the match that mattered most.

Danny Humphries wins in Salisbury

At Stratford Social Club, Danny Humphries defeated Liam Glister 3–2 in the final.

Humphries won six matches, recording averages of 86.71, 85.08 and 84.44 among his leading performances.

Glister produced the highest average of the competition, 88.41 against Joe Blundell.

Ben Small and Glister each collected five victories.

This was another good example of a player combining consistent scoring with enough match wins to take the title.

Junior darts: Joshua Russell hits 107.36

Wednesday's junior results included some particularly impressive performances.

At the Junior Volts event at Pilcs Sports & Social Club in Pontypool, Joshua Russell recorded a remarkable 107.36 average against Ethan Smith.

Russell also produced 89.73, 88.41 and 84.76 during the competition.

The tournament was won by Archie Bourne, who defeated Evan Haines 3–0 in the final and completed seven victories.

Russell's 107.36 was one of the ten highest individual averages across Wednesday's entire report, not simply among the junior events.

That's a performance well worth highlighting.

Elsewhere, Harvey Stringer won at the Bull Room in Stowmarket, defeating Remy Stapleton 3–2. Stringer finished with nine victories and recorded averages of 88.41, 83.50 and 79.11.

Hayden Dunlavey won at Bostin Darts 180 Bar in Blackheath, defeating George Hobbs 3–1, while Liam Taylor recorded the highest average there at 91.09.

At the Kings Pub in Exeter, Oliver Hutchings defeated Lewis Woods 3–1, completing six victories.

And at the National Junior Darts Association Elite event, Harry Childs produced a 98.02 average and finished with eight victories.

It's encouraging to see so many junior competitions taking place regularly, particularly when youngsters are producing averages that compare favourably with those recorded in senior events.

WADC: Nine competitions across Wednesday

There were nine WADC Vault 3.0 competitions in Wednesday's results.

The highest recorded WADC average came from Anna Pearce at MK Cocktail Lounge & Sports Bar in Bodmin.

Pearce produced 73.92 against Tracey Hancock, along with 66.80 against Claire Canham.

However, it was Courtney Hancock who took the title, defeating Pearce 3–2 in the final.

At BRWCA in Hampshire, Milly Milligan defeated Pennie Lewis 3–2, although Lewis recorded the competition's highest average of 73.32.

At Stratford Social Club in Salisbury, Kelsey Haigh defeated Natalie Baxter 3–2, while Elsie-Mai Tarrant produced the event's best average of 62.63.

Wednesday's WADC winners were:

Winner	Venue	Final
Grace Holman	Arrows, Resolven	Beat Kayliegh Webster 3–2
Milly Milligan	BRWCA, Hampshire	Beat Pennie Lewis 3–2
Geraldine Fielding	Beechwood Club, Blackburn	Beat Celia Allen 3–2
Nicky Denham	Bradmoor Farm, Aylesbury	Beat Cerys Skyrme-Davies 3–1
Jackie Nicholl	Challow British Legion	Beat Hannah Eynstone 3–0
Courtney Hancock	MK Lounge, Bodmin	Beat Anna Pearce 3–2
Kelsey Haigh	Stratford Social Club, Salisbury	Beat Natalie Baxter 3–2
Juliet Findley	Men of March	Beat Millie Jolley 3–1
Sonia Lewis	Monty Club, Newtown	Beat Louise Davies 3–2

It's good to see nine WADC events contributing to the daily results, particularly with competitions in Cornwall, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Wales among them.

These results deserve to be included alongside the open events, and the regular competition is helping build a much clearer picture of women's grassroots darts performances.

Other Wednesday winners worth mentioning

There were plenty of other performances worth highlighting beyond the featured tournaments.

At the Sandpiper in Christchurch, Ricky King defeated Jayden Walker 3–2 in the final. King recorded averages of 103.66, 102.89 and 100.20, while Walker produced an excellent 113.21 in the final.

At Caerau Athletic in Maesteg, Mike Huntley won eight matches and defeated Chris James 3–0 in the final. Huntley recorded 107.36, while Gavin Sterio produced three separate averages of 100.20.

Kaya Baysal was particularly impressive in the Pendle Super Series, winning nine matches and recording averages of 107.36, 93.94, 88.41 and 85.46 before defeating Michael Pearson in the final.

At Shooters Bar in Leominster, Alec McCready defeated Kane Price 3–1, while Chris Hurds recorded the venue's highest average of 103.66.

And at the Monty Club in Newtown, Martin Thomas defeated Wayne Meredith 3–2, recording averages of 97.14, 95.94 and 93.94.

Another consistent performance from a player who has been producing some very good darts recently.

Wednesday's highest recorded averages

Player	Average	Tournament / venue
Carl Batchelor	118.66	Pioneer Bar, Stoke
Johnny Haines	117.08	GWRSA Club, Didcot
Jayden Walker	113.21	Sandpiper, Christchurch
George Cressey	111.33	6 and 1 Club, Tonbridge
Addison Hefferon	111.33	Sports Bar & Lounge, Milton Keynes
Jake B-Smith	111.33	Bagley Sports & Social Club, Shrewsbury
Joshua Russell	107.36	Junior Volts, Pontypool
Kaya Baysal	107.36	Pendle Super Series
Mike Huntley	107.36	Caerau Athletic, Maesteg
Brett Claydon	107.36	Men of March

These are individual match averages, not tournament-wide averages. Johnny Haines also recorded another 111.33 during his evening in Didcot.

What stands out is the number of different venues represented. These weren't exceptional averages concentrated in one tournament; they were being produced across the country.

My five standout performances

1. Johnny Haines – Four averages above 100, including 117.08, and eight victories in Didcot.
2. Carl Batchelor – A remarkable 118.66 average in the final at Stoke.
3. Ashton Brown – Eight victories at the Sartan Club, including a 104.86 average in the final and further averages of 96.97 and 95.94.
4. Kaya Baysal – Nine victories in the Pendle Super Series, including a 107.36 average.
5. Joshua Russell – A 107.36 average in the Junior Volts competition at Pontypool.

Special mentions go to Ricky King, Jayden Walker, Martin Thomas, Danny Lauby and Jamie Kay.

Another 93 tournaments added to Q4QS

Wednesday was another reminder of just how much competitive darts is taking place every week.

There were excellent performances in the South West, Wales and across the rest of the country. The WADC programme continued with nine competitions, while the junior events produced some averages that would stand out in almost any tournament.

For me, the most interesting performance was probably Johnny Haines. Carl Batchelor's 118.66 was the highest average, but four three-figure averages from Haines in one evening is something quite special.

It's also why I'm increasingly interested in looking beyond individual results and following players' form over their last 20 matches, compared with the 20 before that.

A big average is always worth celebrating, but repeated strong performances tell us much more.

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