MODUS Champions Week 2026: What Do the Q4QS Statistics Tell Us?

 

Twelve players, one title, and a rather interesting set of statistics.

With MODUS Super Series Champions Week about to begin, I've been looking through my separate Q4QS MODUS database to see whether the numbers tell us anything that might not be obvious from the names involved.

And there are a few surprises.

Rather than relying on reputation or general darts rankings, I've compared the players' recorded MODUS performances, including their overall averages, recent form and previous meetings.

There is one important qualification: my database currently contains ten of the twelve qualifying weeks from Series 15, so this is not a complete statistical record of the current series. However, it does give us plenty of historical MODUS performances to examine.

The twelve finalists compared

Averages are three-dart match averages from the database's calculated player statistics. Last 20 is each player's latest recorded MODUS matches, not necessarily their latest matches in all competitions.

Player	MODUS matches	Overall avg	Last 20 avg	Last 20 wins
Darren Beveridge	19	95.73	95.73*	16/19
Derek Coulson	286	93.66	94.80	16/20
Andy Baetens	61	92.19	94.18	15/20
Danny Ayres	56	89.65	92.68	13/20
Archie Self	109	89.33	95.65	13/20
Ted Evetts	133	88.90	88.55	13/20
Scott Robertson	75	89.74	88.60	16/20
Neil Duff	466	87.30	86.44	15/20
Scott Campbell	156	86.83	88.53	14/20
Michael Wiles	27	86.53	86.46	12/20
David Davies	210	85.86	90.11	13/20
Benito van de Pas	29	83.86	85.64	15/20

Beveridge has only 19 matches recorded, so his last-20 figure covers those 19.

The biggest takeaway is that the recent-form picture is quite different from the overall rankings. Archie Self's 95.65 over his latest 20 matches is particularly impressive compared with his longer-term 89.33.

Beveridge sets the average benchmark

Darren Beveridge tops the overall average comparison with 95.73.

That's an impressive figure, although his sample of 19 matches is considerably smaller than that of several other finalists.

He has won 16 of those 19 matches, an 84.2% success rate.

If he maintains that combination of scoring and winning, he will be difficult to stop.

Coulson has the experience and the numbers

Derek Coulson is perhaps the most convincing contender when we combine average and sample size.

Across 286 recorded MODUS matches, he has averaged 93.66 and won 207.

His last 20 matches are even more encouraging: 16 victories and a 94.80 average.

Maintaining those figures across so many appearances is no small achievement.

Coulson also has previous experience against several of the other finalists, something which could become important as the week develops.

Archie Self's recent scoring deserves attention

One of the most interesting figures belongs to Archie Self.

His overall MODUS average is 89.33 across 109 matches, but that rises to 95.65 over his latest 20 recorded matches.

That's a substantial difference.

It suggests that judging Self solely on his longer-term average could underestimate his current scoring ability.

He has won 13 of those last 20 matches, so his recent scoring hasn't translated into quite as high a win percentage as Coulson or Beveridge.

Nevertheless, that scoring level makes him a serious contender.

Baetens is another strong challenger

Andy Baetens has recorded 61 MODUS matches, winning 44 and averaging 92.19.

His latest 20 matches show an improvement to 94.18, alongside 15 victories.

That puts him among the strongest players when we look at both recent scoring and results.

If he brings that level into Champions Week, he has every reason to be confident.

Don't overlook the others

Danny Ayres has a 92.68 average across his latest 20 recorded MODUS matches, which puts him firmly in the conversation.

Scott Robertson has won 16 of his latest 20, matching Coulson's recent win total, although his average of 88.60 is lower.

Neil Duff has an extraordinary amount of MODUS experience in this comparison, with 466 recorded matches. His recent 15 wins from 20 show that he remains competitive.

David Davies is another interesting case. His overall average is 85.86, but his latest 20 matches average 90.11.

That is precisely the sort of difference I wanted this analysis to identify.

And Michael Wiles, Scott Campbell, Ted Evetts and Benito van de Pas all have records suggesting they shouldn't be dismissed simply because others have stronger headline figures.

What about previous meetings?

This is where the database becomes particularly useful.

Coulson and Scott Robertson have met seven times in the recorded MODUS data, with Coulson leading 4–3.

Coulson and Neil Duff have met six times, with their record level at three wins apiece.

Archie Self leads Scott Campbell 3–2 across five meetings, while Coulson leads Self 2–1.

Those results don't guarantee anything this week, but they do remind us that some of the players have already demonstrated an ability to beat one another.

And with several days of competition ahead, those familiar match-ups could become significant.

My statistical shortlist

Based on the available MODUS evidence, four players particularly interest me.

Derek Coulson has the strongest combination of long-term scoring, substantial match history and recent results.

Darren Beveridge has the highest average and best recorded win percentage, although his sample is much smaller.

Andy Baetens combines a strong overall record with excellent recent form.

Archie Self is the player whose recent scoring stands out most sharply against his longer-term numbers.

If I had to choose one player whose statistics might surprise people, it would be Self.

But this isn't a prediction that the title is his. It's an observation that his recent MODUS scoring deserves serious attention.

The real test begins now

Statistics can tell us who has performed well, but they cannot guarantee what happens next.

Champions Week brings different opponents, different pressures and a different challenge from winning an individual qualifying week.

That's what makes it worth following.

I'll be watching how these twelve players perform against their historical numbers, whether the leading scorers maintain their standards, and whether somebody further down the averages produces the performances of their life.

The Q4QS numbers point towards Coulson, Beveridge, Baetens and Self. But will the darts follow the statistics?

MODUS Super Series Week 12 Preview: Joe Hunt, Archie Self and Jack Aldridge Head a Strong Field

 

A recent PDC Challenge Tour champion, players fresh from ADC National Finals Weekend and some familiar rivalries make Week 12 of the MODUS Super Series an interesting prospect.

The MODUS Super Series returns for Week 12, and looking through the Q4QS database, there are several reasons why this could be a particularly competitive week.

Joe Hunt arrives with an impressive recent record, Archie Self has been collecting titles, Jack Aldridge has produced some excellent Challenge Tour performances, and Tommy Lishman has already demonstrated that he can beat some of the strongest players in the field.

There are also players arriving directly from the ADC National Finals Weekend, where several have enjoyed good runs.

What interests me most is the mixture of experience and recent form. Some have been competing regularly on the PDC Challenge Tour, others have been producing excellent performances in the ADC Vault competitions, and there are players who have been making progress through the Development Tour.

As usual, I've been looking at the available Q4QS figures to see what they might tell us about the week ahead.

Joe Hunt – The Man to Beat?

If we were choosing a favourite purely on recent results, Joe Hunt would have a very strong case.

He is the highest-ranked player in the supplied field, sitting at number 34 in the Q4QS rankings with an overall average of 88.97.

But it is his recent Challenge Tour form that really stands out.

Hunt won PDC Challenge Tour Event 23, winning all eight matches and averaging 95.71 across the tournament.

That is an exceptional standard to maintain over an entire event.

Among his victories were a 5-1 win over Jack Tweddell with a 99.48 average, a 5-3 victory over Harrison Leigh averaging 98.61, and a particularly interesting 5-4 win over Jack Aldridge, in which Hunt averaged 100.87.

He followed that success with another good run on the Challenge Tour and recently reached the final of a money-in, money-out competition during ADC National Finals Weekend.

There he averaged 87.87 across eight matches before losing to Roger Crook.

His last ten recorded matches show nine victories and just one defeat.

Of course, the MODUS format presents a different challenge. Producing one outstanding tournament is impressive, but sustaining a high standard across several days is another matter.

Nevertheless, Hunt arrives with plenty of reasons to feel confident.

Archie Self – Perhaps the Form Player

While Hunt's Challenge Tour victory is difficult to ignore, Archie Self has arguably been just as impressive in recent weeks.

Self won two events at the England Masters & Classic, averaging 92.49 and 91.50 respectively.

He also recorded a 96.61 tournament average in another event, despite eventually losing to Jarred Cole.

His recent results include a Vault victory at the Crucible Sports and Social Club in Newbury, where he averaged 88.00.

And during ADC National Finals Weekend, he reached the semi-finals of the UK & Ireland Classic, averaging 93.59 before losing to eventual champion Lewis Cook.

That is a substantial body of good form.

There is also an interesting connection with another Week 12 player.

Self defeated Nathan Potter in the semi-finals of PDC Development Tour Event 22, ending a run in which Potter had averaged 88.68.

Both now have another opportunity to test themselves against each other.

With nine wins in his last ten recorded matches, Self certainly deserves to be considered among the leading contenders.

Jack Aldridge – The Numbers Are Impressive

One player whose figures particularly caught my attention was Jack Aldridge.

His overall Q4QS average stands at 90.82, the highest of the players with established averages in this week's supplied field.

That doesn't necessarily make him the favourite, but it does suggest a player who is capable of producing a consistently high scoring standard.

Aldridge recently reached a PDC Challenge Tour final, losing to Patrik Williams after six victories.

He had previously reached the quarter-finals of Challenge Tour Event 23, where Joe Hunt defeated him.

Interestingly, the database also records Aldridge beating Hunt during their more recent Challenge Tour involvement.

So there is already some history between two of the strongest players in the competition.

Aldridge's most recent appearance came in a World Championship qualifier, where he averaged 93.84 across three matches before losing to Carl Wilson.

He has won eight of his last ten recorded matches.

If he can maintain something close to his overall average, he should be a difficult opponent throughout the week.

Tommy Lishman – A Player Who Can Beat Anybody

Tommy Lishman is another player who could have a major say.

Ranked 49 in the Q4QS database, Lishman has an overall average of 88.06.

His recent results include reaching the last 32 of a PDC Players Championship event, where he averaged 91.78 across four matches.

One of his most notable victories was a 6-5 win over Joe Hunt, with Lishman averaging 93.66.

That result is particularly relevant when assessing this week's field.

It demonstrates that Lishman is capable of matching one of the leading contenders in a competitive environment.

His recent form is a little less convincing than some of the others, with five wins and five defeats in his last ten recorded matches.

But I wouldn't read too much into that without considering the standard of opposition.

Players competing regularly at a high level are naturally going to encounter stronger opponents.

Lishman might not have the same winning momentum as Hunt or Self, but his scoring ability makes him a genuine threat.

Nathan Potter – Development Tour Form Worth Watching

Nathan Potter arrives with some strong recent Development Tour performances.

He reached the semi-finals of Event 22, winning seven matches and averaging 88.68 before losing to Archie Self.

During that run he defeated Kaya Baysal 5-3 with a 99.62 average.

Potter also competed in the World Youth Championship Finals, where he was eliminated by Arthur Allston.

His overall Q4QS average is 86.15, with seven victories in his last ten recorded matches.

I think Potter is one of the more interesting players in the field.

He has demonstrated that he can put together a long run against strong opposition, and his Development Tour performances suggest that his scoring is capable of reaching a considerably higher level than his overall average.

The question is whether he can reproduce that form consistently throughout the MODUS week.

Graham Usher – Plenty of Experience and Recent Success

Graham Usher is another player who arrives with a good recent record.

He won an event at the British Open & Classic, averaging 86.00 across eight victories.

He also reached another final during that competition, losing to Harry Lane.

His recent results include victories over Harrison Leigh, Jack Nankervis and Adam Winspear.

Usher has won eight of his last ten recorded matches, although his most recent appearance at ADC National Finals Weekend ended in defeat to Jack Walker.

His overall average of 85.22 might place him slightly behind the leading names statistically, but there is plenty of evidence that he can compete with them.

I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see him involved in the latter stages of the week.

Robbie Martin and Stuart Dutton – The ADC Connection

Two other players worth discussing are Robbie Martin and Stuart Dutton.

Martin has been enjoying an excellent run of results around the South and South West.

He won a Vault event at Dorchester Trinity Club with a 91.29 tournament average, reached the semi-finals at Stratford Social Club in Salisbury, and collected another title at The Newtown in Poole.

He also reached the final at St Ives Club in St Leonards.

Most recently, Martin made the quarter-finals of the UK & Ireland Classic, averaging 91.49 before losing to Lewis Cook.

That is a very encouraging result against a strong national field.

Dutton has also been playing well.

He won a Vault event at Danny's Bar in Banbury, averaging 89.76, and reached finals at both Bradmoor Farm and Riverside Club in Wycombe.

His recent record includes a 95.69 average in a victory over Chris Howse.

He reached the last 32 of the UK & Ireland Classic, where Sean McKeon ended his run.

Both players have been regularly competing in knockout and round-robin events, and both have demonstrated the ability to maintain good averages across a tournament.

That could prove useful in the MODUS environment.

Ricardo Ulrich, Graham Hall and Grant Sampson

The remaining players also bring some interesting backgrounds to the competition.

Ricardo Ulrich has been competing on the PDC Challenge Tour, reaching the quarter-finals of Event 20 with an 86.55 tournament average.

His recent results include victories over Harry Ward, Ryan O'Connor, Simon Stevenson and Jack Tweddell.

He also competed in a European Tour host-nation qualifier, averaging 90.31 in his most recent appearance before losing to Richard Veenstra.

Ulrich's overall Q4QS average of 84.92 puts him within reach of several players above him in the rankings.

Graham Hall has been competing on the Challenge Tour as well as in domestic competitions.

He recently reached a final at the Batchley Tuesday Open and made the last 32 of the UK & Ireland Classic, where he lost to Johnny Haines.

His overall Q4QS average is 84.72, although some of his recent domestic tournament figures have been lower.

That makes him a difficult player to assess, but certainly not one to dismiss.

Grant Sampson is the player for whom the database provides the least evidence.

His recorded appearances come from European Q-School, where he produced tournament averages of 74.51, 81.29 and 77.48.

He has wins over Stefan Schmitz and Leon Ebmeier in the available records.

With only three events represented in his Q4QS profile, I wouldn't want to draw too many conclusions about his overall standard.

And that is worth remembering when looking at statistics. A lack of data doesn't necessarily mean a lack of ability.

David O'Hara is also named in the supplied entry information, but without a matched Q4QS statistical profile. Rather than invent a form assessment, I'll leave him as an unknown quantity for now.

What Will Decide Week 12?

Looking at the overall averages, the leading players are reasonably close.

Jack Aldridge heads the established averages at 90.82, followed by Joe Hunt at 88.97 and Tommy Lishman at 88.06.

Archie Self, Nathan Potter, Graham Usher and Robbie Martin are all capable of producing tournament averages well above their overall figures.

That suggests we could see some excellent darts.

But the MODUS Super Series is not simply about producing one outstanding performance.

Players have to return to the board repeatedly, recover from defeats, and manage the pressure of a league table where every leg can become important.

A player who averages 95 in one match and 75 in the next may find himself struggling against somebody who consistently produces something in the mid-to-high 80s.

That is one of the things I enjoy about this format.

It rewards consistency, but still leaves room for somebody to find their best game at exactly the right moment.

Q4QS Six to Follow

After examining the available performances, these would be my six selections for Week 12.

Joe Hunt – The highest-ranked player in the supplied field, fresh from a Challenge Tour title with a 95.71 tournament average.

Archie Self – Multiple recent titles, excellent scoring figures and a semi-final appearance at the UK & Ireland Classic.

Jack Aldridge – The highest established overall average in the field at 90.82, with recent Challenge Tour final experience.

Tommy Lishman – Proven scoring ability at Players Championship level and a previous victory over Joe Hunt.

Nathan Potter – A Development Tour semi-finalist capable of producing averages approaching 100.

Robbie Martin – My slightly less obvious selection, with excellent Vault form and a 91.49 average at the UK & Ireland Classic.

Graham Usher and Stuart Dutton would be very close to making that list.

My Prediction

If I had to choose one player based purely on the available figures, I would probably lean towards Joe Hunt.

Winning a Challenge Tour event with a 95.71 average is difficult to ignore, particularly when followed by another final during ADC National Finals Weekend.

But Archie Self's recent consistency is equally impressive, and Jack Aldridge has the overall scoring figures to challenge both.

I also think Tommy Lishman could be a dangerous opponent if he finds the form he showed on the Players Championship circuit.

The interesting thing is that this doesn't look like a week where one player stands miles ahead of the others.

There are several players capable of winning, and I suspect the opening group matches will tell us quite a lot about who has settled into the format.

I'll be following the results through the week, particularly to see whether the recent Challenge Tour and ADC form carries over into the MODUS Super Series.

Q4QS will be keeping an eye on Week 12 as the action unfolds, with results and performances helping to build the picture of who is emerging as the strongest contender.

This preview uses the Q4QS Database and the supplied Week 12 player export. Rankings, averages and form refer to recorded performances and are statistical indicators rather than guarantees of future results.

Yesterday’s Darts Results: Ciaran Forde Hits 115.62 as 78 Tournaments Join Q4QS – 6 October 2026

Tuesday was another huge night for the Q4QS database, with 78 tournaments added from across the grassroots game.

The biggest individual average came from Ciaran Forde, who hit a superb 115.62 in Barnsley — and unlike many of the biggest averages I pick out in these reports, he also went on to win the tournament.

Jack Main hit 111.33, while Trevor Burkhill, David Evans, Jack Faragher, Daniel Astbury, Mason Jackson and Dale Thomas all reached 107.36.

There was plenty happening closer to the Q4QS heartland too. Joe Quiney won at Bretforton, Mitchell Atkins took the Widden Rugby Club title in Gloucester, Josh McCarthy won at Wiltshire Darts House, Christopher Staples won in Portishead and Brooklyn Anthony took the Taunton U70 event.

And it was a particularly busy Tuesday for women's darts, with eight WADC Vault events in the results.

Forde combines 115.62 with the Barnsley title

The headline number came at Barnsley WMC.

Ciaran Forde averaged 115.62 in a 2–0 win over Karen Mellor. It wasn't the only huge performance in the tournament either: Trevor Burkhill hit 107.36, while Mason Hale and Damian Corr both reached 100.20.

Forde then completed the night with eight victories, beating Corr 3–1 in the final.

That's exactly the sort of performance that deserves top billing — the biggest average anywhere in the day's results backed up by the tournament win.

Jack Main hits 111.33 and wins at Hethersett

Jack Main produced another of the day's most complete performances.

He hit 111.33 at Hethersett Social Club and also recorded 98.55 before going on to take the title.

Main finished with seven wins and beat Oliver Howard 3–1 in the final.

Charlie Miller's 98.66 and Josh Brown's 96.97 added further quality to a strong tournament.

Archie Self puts together a superb Newbury run

One performance a simple list of the day's biggest averages doesn't fully capture came from Archie Self at the Crucible Sports and Social Club in Newbury.

Self recorded 103.66, 100.20, 100.20 and 93.94 among his leading performances.

He also won seven matches and beat Jason Heaver 3–0 in the final.

Two ton-plus averages would make a good night. Three, followed by the title, makes this one of Tuesday's best all-round tournament performances.

Johnny Haines wins in Eastleigh

Johnny Haines was another player who combined a big number with the title.

At the Locomotive Engineers Social Club in Eastleigh, Haines hit 104.86 and later averaged 94.33 in his 3–1 final victory over Mike Gillet.

Both players finished with seven wins, with Gillet himself producing 96.97 and 95.02 during a strong run.

Joe Quiney takes Bretforton

Back at Bretforton Sports Club, Joe Quiney came through another competitive Tuesday Vault.

Paul Jones produced the biggest average of the tournament with 96.97, but Quiney was the player who lasted the distance.

He beat Danny Lauby 3–1 in the final, averaging 89.70, and finished the event with eight wins.

Jones and Lauby both collected six victories, while Jason Reeve reached 88.41.

Mitchell Atkins wins in Gloucester

There was another local title at Widden Rugby Club, where Mitchell Atkins beat Alfie Palmer 3–1 in the final and finished with seven victories.

Ryan Palmer produced the highest average of the tournament with 91.09, while Atkins reached 90.59 and Joe Bagguley 88.41.

Alfie Palmer finished with six wins and Joe Bagguley five, so there was plenty of depth behind the winner too.

Josh McCarthy takes Wiltshire Darts House

Josh McCarthy had an excellent night in Swindon.

McCarthy hit 93.94 twice, collected eight victories and then beat Danny Humphries 3–0 in the final.

Humphries reached 88.41 during his six-win run, while Wayne Barrett recorded 85.89.

McCarthy's combination of consistency and eight wins makes this another performance worth pulling out from deeper in the results.

Greenslade breaks 100 in Taunton

The graphic rightly picks out Ryan Greenslade's 100.20 at Darts @ The Lawns in Taunton.

The title, though, went to Brooklyn Anthony.

Anthony finished with eight wins and beat James Wellbelove 4–0 in the final. Wellbelove collected seven victories, while Greenslade won five.

It is another good example of why the highest average and the tournament's biggest story are not always the same thing.

Staples wins at Portishead

Christopher Staples took the Tuesday Open at Portishead Workmens Darts, beating Josh Rose 3–0 in the final.

Staples finished with seven wins and recorded a best of 85.89.

Logun Godbeer actually produced the event's biggest average at 88.41 and collected six victories, with Max Maggs and Josh Rose both finishing on five.

Junior Volts produce another huge programme

Tuesday also brought another substantial set of Junior Volts results.

Among the winners were Ashton John at Resolven, Tom Phillips at Ellesmere Port, Jenson Macey at Gosport, Joel Walton at Cannock, Jacob Godber at Yate, Theo Machin at Halesowen, Charlie Ely at Minehead, Charlie Smith at Gillingham, Brendan O'Reilly on the Isle of Wight and Spencer Edwards at Ogmore Vale.

There was some good scoring too, including 81.40 from Logan Ford, 81.24s from Riley Pinhorne, Charlie Ely and Charlie Smith, while Alfie Obrien reached 88.41 in the Calstep Darts Wales Newport Academy Series.

Eight WADC Vaults – and some excellent numbers

Women's darts had a particularly strong presence in Tuesday's results with eight WADC Vault 3.0 events.

The winners included Sue Davies at Denbigh, Leanne Topper at Prestatyn, Amanda Harwood at Dereham, Keri Stinton at Leominster, Eve Watson at Port Talbot, Lily Childs-Crowley at North Walsham and Dannie Hughes at Wiltshire Darts House. The Church Wicketts event was also recorded, although the export couldn't reliably detect its winner from the available match rows.

There were some particularly eye-catching performances too.

Leanne Topper hit 91.09 on her way to winning at Prestatyn, while Amanda Harwood reached 88.41 and won at Dereham.

At Port Talbot, Eve Watson put together perhaps the deepest WADC performance of the day: 81.24, 78.96, 77.08 and 75.15, winning all four of her recorded matches and taking the title.

At Wiltshire Darts House, Katie Mullis hit 75.15, with Dani Kearns recording 69.91 and 68.09.

Five performances that caught my eye

1. Ciaran Forde – 115.62 and Barnsley title
The day's highest average, eight wins and the tournament victory.

2. Jack Main – 111.33 and Hethersett title
Another huge average backed up by winning the tournament.

3. Archie Self – 103.66, 100.20, 100.20 and Newbury title
Possibly the deepest scoring performance of the day.

4. David Evans – 107.36 and Leyland title
Eight wins, a 107.36 and a 3–0 victory in the final.

5. Eve Watson – 81.24, 78.96, 77.08, 75.15 and Port Talbot WADC title
Four excellent performances and four wins.

Another 78 tournaments into Q4QS

Tuesday was another example of just how much is going on below the professional game.

There were huge averages, established names, local winners, Junior Volts, eight WADC events and performances worth noticing well beyond the players who simply topped the average charts.

78 more tournaments also means another substantial block of matches feeding into the Q4QS rankings, player records, venue histories and form data.

And there will be plenty more hidden in there to dig into.

Yesterday’s Darts Results: Astbury Hits 111.33 as Archie Self Wins Challenge Tour – 26 September 2026

Another 38 tournaments have been added to the Q4QS database from Saturday, and there was plenty of variety in this set of results.

Daniel Astbury produced the biggest average of the day with a huge 111.33, Archie Self and Joe Hunt shared the two PDC Challenge Tour titles, and there was a particularly busy day of junior darts.

Closer to home, Hangar 61 staged both its Open Round Robin and a Sub 55 High Stakes Round Robin, while Wales produced several strong performances and there were also two WADC tournaments.

Astbury hits the biggest average of the day

The standout individual number came at the Inn On The Green in Shrewsbury.

Daniel Astbury averaged 111.33 in a 2–0 victory over Ash Coates and also produced a 93.94 later in the tournament.

The title, though, went to Jake B-Smith, who beat Kyle Jones 3–1 in the final. B-Smith finished with eight wins and also recorded a 91.09 average.

It's another example of why these daily reports are about more than simply listing the tournament winners.

Archie Self takes Challenge Tour 21

Archie Self put together an excellent run to win PDC Challenge Tour 21.

Self beat Tommy Morris 5–1 in the final, averaging 104.49, and finished the event with eight victories.

The highest average belonged to Michele Turetta at 105.85, with Martijn Dragt hitting 104.38, Morris 104.26 and Joe Hunt 101.55.

Those are serious numbers throughout the event.

Hunt follows up by winning Event 22

Joe Hunt then went one better in Challenge Tour 22, beating Callum Francis 5–3 in the final.

John Henderson led the averages with 103.98, while Tommy Morris continued an impressive scoring day with 102.95.

Across the two Challenge Tour events, Saturday produced a substantial collection of 100-plus performances.

Hangar 61: Allen takes the Open Round Robin

There was another busy Saturday at Hangar 61, with the main Open Round Robin producing 79 recorded matches.

Chris Allen took the title, beating Lewis Kendall 4–3 in the final and finishing with eight victories.

The biggest average of the tournament belonged to Joe Bagguley, who hit 88.41, with Darren Davies reaching 87.13. Allen's best listed performance was 85.89.

Ricky Palmer and Warren Ryan both recorded six wins, while Kendall and Bagguley finished with five apiece.

It's another useful result for the Q4QS database because Hangar 61 is one of the venues where the growing volume of results is starting to give us a much clearer picture of the regular players and the standard required to win there.

High Stakes Under 55 at Hangar 61

There was a second competition at Hangar 61 with the Sub 55 High Stakes Round Robin.

Russ Scott beat James Edwards 4–3 in the final, with both players recording six victories across the tournament.

Edwards produced comfortably the biggest average of the competition at 81.98, while Scott's highest listed figure was 66.80.

For an event restricted by playing level, an 81.98 is a particularly interesting number – and another reminder that an Under 55 event doesn't mean everyone in the room is going to average under 55 in every match.

Bobby Short breaks 100 in Llanelli

Wales supplied another of Saturday's biggest performances.

At the Terry Griffiths Matchroom in Llanelli, Bobby Short averaged 103.66 in a 2–0 victory over Ben Pumford and later added a 90.18.

The tournament was eventually won by Chris Bryant-Evans, who beat Louis Melville 3–1 in the final.

Bryant-Evans and Melville both recorded seven victories.

Henry Povey wins in Salisbury

One of the best stories from Saturday came from the junior game.

Henry Povey won the Salisbury Junior Super Series 4, beating Baileigh Stace 5–1 in the final and finishing with eight victories.

Povey produced averages of 84.40 and 83.50, while Mason Beaven recorded the tournament's best figure with an excellent 90.18.

Beaven and Stace both finished with seven wins.

Jack Johnson puts together an impressive sequence

There was more strong youth darts at the Mission Youth Open.

Jack Johnson won the 14 & Under Event 1, beating Archie Wright 4–1 in the final.

What particularly stands out is Johnson's consistency. His four leading listed averages were:

91.57, 90.83, 90.18 and 89.96.

Addison Hefferon produced the tournament's highest individual figure at 96.10, but Johnson put together the sustained run and finished with seven victories.

A busy Saturday for junior darts

The junior results didn't end there.

Rico Anderson won the JDC Wales Plate Tournament, beating Jaiden Jewell 3–0 in the final and averaging 80.52.

There were also Junior Volts titles for Prem Ahluwalia, Zain Edwards, Logan Smith, Harvey-Lee Nelson-Harris, Alex Gale and Theo Galea.

Nathan Ward-Wilkinson's 88.41 at Clacton was one of the strongest Junior Volts numbers of the day.

Wales produces plenty of stories

Away from the junior game, there was plenty happening across Wales.

Stephen Cake won the Aberfan Open, beating Joshua Brogden 6–1 in the final. Mike Huntley produced the event's best average at 98.36, with Marshall James reaching 96.57.

Finley Bennett took the Vault in Bargoed, while the 103.66 from Bobby Short in Llanelli was one of the highest grassroots averages anywhere in Saturday's results.

Bringing Wales further into these roundups is already adding some good performances and different names to the daily picture.

WADC: Fairbrother and Sayers take the titles

There were two WADC Vault events on Saturday.

At The Nags Head Inn in Cinderford, Vicky Fairbrother beat Dannie Hughes 3–1 in the final and finished with six victories.

Fairbrother also occupied the first four positions in the event's list of highest averages, headed by 56.11.

At The Glebe in Stevenage, Debbie Sayers beat Michelle Bull 3–2 to take the other WADC title.

I'll continue including the WADC results whenever events have been played. They are part of the same grassroots picture that Q4QS is trying to build.

Five performances that caught my eye

1. Daniel Astbury – 111.33 — Shrewsbury
2. Michele Turetta – 105.85 — Challenge Tour 21
3. Archie Self – 104.49 — Challenge Tour 21
4. Bobby Short – 103.66 — Llanelli
5. James Edwards – 81.98 — Hangar 61 Sub 55 High Stakes

There were plenty of alternatives. Martijn Dragt hit 104.38, Tommy Morris reached 104.26 and 102.95, John Henderson recorded 103.98 and Jack Johnson put together that excellent sequence around the 90 mark in the Mission Youth Open.

Another 38 tournaments added to Q4QS

Saturday's 38 tournaments might be fewer than some of the big midweek nights, but there was arguably more variety.

There was PDC Challenge Tour darts, WADC, JDC and junior competition, Welsh events, regular Vaults, open tournaments and two different competitions at Hangar 61.

That's what makes collecting all these results worthwhile.

The headline averages are interesting today, but over time the results build the player records, rankings, venue histories, form and head-to-head data that allow Q4QS to look much deeper than a single night's results.

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Yesterday’s Darts Results: 67 Tournaments, Huge 136.64 Average & Tuesday’s Winners – 8 September 2026

Tuesday produced the biggest Q4QS results day of the week so far, with 67 tournaments added to the database. The latest Vault programme provided a huge amount of action, alongside local opens, junior competitions and WADC events, with some exceptional numbers recorded at the top end.

The headline average came from Shaun Fox, who produced a remarkable 136.64, while Ben Flanagan-Mcclelland hit 115.62 and both Andrew Hitchcock and Jack Main reached 111.33.

Fox produces huge 136.64

Shaun Fox produced the outstanding statistical performance of Tuesday at the United Services Club in Harwich.

Fox recorded a 136.64 average in a 2–0 victory over Martin Steward and backed that up with another ton-plus display, averaging 103.45 in the final as he beat Todd Ayling 3–1 to take the title. Fox finished with eight victories, while Ayling also broke the ton barrier with 100.20.

Flanagan-Mcclelland combines 115.62 with title

There was another enormous performance at The Cue Club in South Wigston.

Ben Flanagan-Mcclelland averaged 115.62 in a 2–0 victory over Nick Davey before going on to win the tournament, defeating Sam Sneath 3–2 in the final. Flanagan-Mcclelland finished with eight wins, with Sneath collecting seven.

Self continues winning run in Newbury

After winning in Basingstoke on Monday, Archie Self was straight back among the headlines on Tuesday.

Self won Vault 19.0 at the Crucible Sports and Social Club in Newbury, beating Andrew McNeil Aitken 3–0 in the final. His route included a superb 109.98 average against Igor Kuroczycki, as well as another 100.20 performance against Tania Burdett.

That made it consecutive Vault titles on successive nights for Self, with another eight victories added to the record.

Quiney wins strong Evesham event

Closer to home, Joe Quiney came through a competitive Vault night at Bretforton Sports Club, Evesham.

Quiney beat Paul Jones 3–1 in the final and recorded seven victories. There was plenty of quality elsewhere in the field: Danny Lauby averaged 98.02, Jason Reeve reached 96.97, while Quiney's best recorded figure was 88.41.

Bagguley breaks 100 in Gloucester as Hearn wins

There was another ton-plus performance in the local area at Widden Rugby Club in Gloucester.

Joe Bagguley produced a 100.20 average against Jayden Hamblin and also hit 88.41 during the night. The title went to Ryan Hearn, who collected seven victories and defeated Nigel Vernall 3–0 in the final.

Hawkins takes Bristol Vault title

The Bristol Vault at Bessellscotts was won by John Hawkins, who defeated SKITZ 007 3–2 in the final.

Hawkins collected seven victories from the tournament and also produced its highest average, a 91.09.

Boundy wins Tuesday Open in Portishead

There was a sizeable 75-match competition at Portishead Workmens Darts, where Steve Boundy took the Tuesday Open title.

Boundy finished with eight wins and beat Logun Godbeer 4–0 in the final. Liam Trotman produced the highest average of the competition at 85.89, while Godbeer reached 83.50.

Tiverton title for Head

At Elmore Football Club in Tiverton, Tom Head came through with eight wins to take the Vault title, defeating Andy Steed 3–1 in the final.

The strongest scoring performances belonged to Dean Brown and Steed, who both recorded 96.97 averages.

More South West winners

There was another busy night across the wider South West.

At Taunton's Darts @ The Lawns, Scott Smith won Week 2 of the U70 RR Super Series, beating Cameron Adams 4–1, with Brooklyn Anthony producing the highest average of 83.50.

Steve West was also back in the winner's circle at Fareham Social Club, defeating Ben Rowley 3–0 in the final while averaging 102.48.

Further west, Henry Cooper won at The Newtown in Poole with a 97.97 final average, beating Matt Yarrow 3–1.

Jack Nankervis took the Indian Queens title in Cornwall. Neil Meneer produced a 103.66 there, with Logan Symons Jnr also reaching 100.20.

And in the WADC Vault at Shooters Bar, Leominster, Clare Bywater defeated Karrina Barnes 3–1 to take the title.

Plenty more ton-plus scoring

Tuesday's 67 tournaments produced ton-plus averages across numerous venues.

Andrew Hitchcock recorded 111.33 and 100.20 at Chalvey, although Jake Hobbs ultimately took the title. Jack Main hit 111.33 and 100.20 on the way to winning at Hethersett, where Darren Brown also averaged 107.36 and Matthew Hubbard reached 100.20.

Tyler Thorpe reached 103.66 in the MDC Round Robin, while Kevin Leadenham and Robert Arthur were among a sizeable group to record averages above 103.

Tuesday’s top ten individual averages

1. Shaun Fox — 136.64, United Services Club, Harwich
2. Ben Flanagan-Mcclelland — 115.62, The Cue Club, South Wigston
3. Andrew Hitchcock — 111.33, Chalvey WMC, Slough
4. Jack Main — 111.33, Hethersett Social Club
5. Archie Self — 109.98, Crucible Sports and Social Club, Newbury
6. Darren Brown — 107.36, Hethersett Social Club
7. Tyler Thorpe — 103.66, MDC Round Robin
8. Kevin Leadenham — 103.66, Hunter Bar, Grantham
9. Neil Meneer — 103.66, Indian Queens WMC & Institute
10. Robert Arthur — 103.66, Royal British Legion, Sunbury-on-Thames

With 67 tournaments added from one day alone, Tuesday represents another major expansion of the Q4QS dataset, feeding more results into player records, form, rankings, venue statistics and the growing searchable database.

Beyond Mitchell Lawrie: The Young UK Darts Players Coming Through in 2026

 

The rise of Luke Littler helped shine an unprecedented spotlight on youth darts.

His progress from the junior system to the top of the professional game demonstrated what can happen when exceptional ability is matched by the right opportunities. Inevitably, attention has now turned towards the next generation.

Who might follow him?

Mitchell Lawrie is currently the most obvious answer. The young Scot has already produced remarkable results across junior and senior darts, establishing himself as one of the most exciting prospects anywhere in the sport.

However, one of the most interesting stories of 2026 is not simply the emergence of one outstanding player. It is the depth of young talent now appearing across the JDC system and beyond.

Names such as Lawrie, Kaya Baysal and Archie Self will already be familiar to many followers of youth darts. Yet a closer look at the Q4QS statistics reveals a much broader group of young players beginning to establish impressive records.

This article focuses on players from the UK who feature within my database. The figures are based on the tournaments and matches currently captured by the Q4QS system, rather than every match each player has played.

There are also several talented young players emerging elsewhere in Europe, particularly in Belgium, but they fall outside the scope of this particular analysis.

Mitchell Lawrie: The Current Standard-Bearer

Any discussion about the next generation has to begin with Mitchell Lawrie.

The young Scot has produced numbers that place him in a category of his own.

Across 97 recorded matches in the Q4QS database, Lawrie has won 90 and lost only seven. That gives him an extraordinary win rate of 92.8%.

He holds an overall average of 90.54 and a Q4QS average of 90.77.

Those numbers would be impressive for an established senior player. For somebody still progressing through youth darts, they are exceptional.

Lawrie’s achievements extend well beyond the database. He won the 2025 JDC Junior World Championship, became the WDF World Youth champion and reached the final of the senior WDF World Championship at Lakeside.

He has continued winning in 2026, collecting further senior WDF titles and dominating large parts of the JDC Advanced Tour.

What stands out most in the Q4QS data is the distance between Lawrie and the chasing group. Youth darts is highly competitive, but nobody else in this particular set of players has consistently matched his combination of scoring and winning.

Lawrie is no longer merely an exciting junior prospect. He is already producing the kind of performances that make people wonder how far he can eventually go.

The question is not whether he is one of the leading young players in the UK.

It is whether anybody in the current generation can close the gap.

Already Making Headlines

Jack Johnson

While Lawrie stands clear at the top of the figures, Jack Johnson leads the group immediately behind him.

Johnson currently ranks second in my system, averaging 84.16 across 68 recorded matches and winning 73.5% of them.

His achievements are not limited to statistical promise. Johnson won the JDC Super 16 in both 2024 and 2025, demonstrating an ability to deliver in major matches as well as across the wider junior circuit.

He also won the 2025 JDC National Volts title, defeating Alfie Hutton in the final on the World Grand Prix stage in Leicester.

Those successes have helped Johnson build a reputation as one of the most accomplished young players currently emerging from the UK system.

His average may remain some distance below Lawrie’s remarkable figure, but it places him firmly among the leading group. More importantly, he has already shown that he can handle the pressure that comes with competing for significant junior titles.

Kaya Baysal

Kaya Baysal has become one of the best-known names in junior darts over the last couple of seasons.

His record in the Q4QS database stands at 52 victories from 72 matches, alongside an overall average of 83.51. He has also won eight of his ten most recently recorded matches.

Baysal’s progress has not been restricted to junior competition.

He became the youngest winner of a senior WDF ranking title when he won the Budapest Classic in 2025. He has also demonstrated that his game can translate to the MODUS Super Series, where he reached a weekly final in 2026.

Baysal won nine of his ten group matches during that MODUS appearance before eventually losing to Jack Aldridge in the weekly final.

That matters when attempting to assess young prospects. Junior success provides the foundation, but performing effectively against experienced senior opponents presents a different challenge.

Baysal has already shown that he can make that transition.

Archie Self

Archie Self is another player whose profile has grown enormously during 2026.

His overall average of 83.10 places him firmly among the leading group in the database, while a perfect 10–0 record across his most recently captured matches demonstrates the momentum he has built.

Self’s senior achievements make his story particularly significant.

He won Week Four of MODUS Super Series 14 after going through the entire week unbeaten. That alone would have made 2026 an important breakthrough year.

He then went considerably further by winning PDC Challenge Tour Event 18 in August.

Winning a Challenge Tour title against an experienced adult field is a major achievement for any young player. For Self, it provides strong evidence that his ability is already translating beyond the age-group environment.

Among all the players included here, he may have made the biggest senior breakthrough of 2026.

The Leading Challengers

Lewis Cook

Lewis Cook may be one of the most underrated young players currently competing on the circuit.

His figures are remarkably close to those of Johnson and Baysal. Cook has won 52 of his 70 recorded matches, giving him a win rate of 74.3%.

His Q4QS rating is also virtually identical to Johnson’s.

Despite receiving less attention than some of the headline names, the underlying performance data suggests that Cook belongs firmly within the leading group of UK prospects.

He has been consistently competitive in JDC Advanced Tour events and has already shown that he can push the best players in the age group.

Lawrie defeated him only 4–3 in the quarter-finals of Advanced Tour Event Three in Bristol, illustrating how close Cook can come to the player currently setting the standard.

The challenge now is to turn that consistency into more major titles and headline performances.

Jayden Walker

Few players in the chasing group possess stronger all-round figures than Jayden Walker.

Walker has the highest Q4QS average among Lawrie’s leading pursuers at 84.64. He has won 66 of his 85 recorded matches, giving him a success rate of 77.6%.

That combination of scoring and results makes him one of the most interesting players in the database.

He already has tournament victories to his name and repeatedly appears in the latter stages of significant youth events. He also reached the final of the 2025 JDC Super 16, losing to Johnson.

Walker’s position is particularly intriguing because his figures suggest that he is not relying on an isolated run or a handful of strong performances. He has maintained a high level across a substantial sample of matches.

If Lawrie has a serious challenger within the current generation, Walker may be among the strongest candidates.

Closer Than Many Realise

Arthur Allston

If there is one player whose wider reputation may currently lag behind his numbers, it is Arthur Allston.

Allston ranks sixth in my database, ahead of several players who may be more widely discussed.

He has won 55 of his 78 recorded matches, producing a success rate of 70.5%, while his overall average stands at 82.10. He has also won eight of his last ten matches in the database.

Allston has regularly appeared in the latter stages of JDC events, including a semi-final at Advanced Tour Event Four in Bristol, where his run was eventually ended by Lawrie.

He may not yet carry the profile of some of the names above him, but the statistics suggest that he should be considered part of the same wider group.

When discussing potential future breakthroughs, Allston deserves considerably more attention than he currently receives.

Owen Bryceland

Owen Bryceland may not attract as many headlines as some of his contemporaries, but his numbers tell a positive story.

An overall average of 81.55 and a win rate approaching 70% demonstrate a player who is performing consistently at a strong level.

At this stage of a young player’s development, progress is not always measured through major titles alone. Building experience, regularly competing with the best players in the age group and maintaining solid performance levels are all important.

Bryceland’s figures suggest that he is doing exactly that.

Ben Townley

Ben Townley is another player who can easily be overlooked when attention is concentrated on the most recognisable names.

However, an average above 80, 44 victories from 64 recorded matches and a solid recent record indicate a player capable of competing regularly with the country’s leading juniors.

Townley has also reached the latter stages of JDC Advanced Tour events, including a semi-final at Event Four in Bristol.

Like Bryceland, his next step will be converting repeated competitive performances into major victories. The underlying level, however, is already encouraging.

Two More to Watch

Not every young player develops at exactly the same rate.

Some collect major junior titles almost immediately, while others build their game more gradually before making a significant breakthrough.

Two more names from the database are therefore worth watching.

Christian Ennis

Christian Ennis has quietly put together an impressive body of work.

The Northern Irish prospect holds an overall average of 80.10 across 71 recorded matches and has won more than 70% of them.

Those figures compare favourably with several better-known players. They also come across a sufficiently large number of matches to suggest genuine consistency rather than a brief spell of good form.

Ennis may not yet have generated the same attention as Lawrie, Baysal or Self, but his statistical record makes him an interesting prospect.

Charlie Greensmith

Charlie Greensmith enters the discussion largely because of his recent form.

His overall average of 79.28 may not immediately stand out alongside the leading names, but he has won eight of his ten most recently recorded matches.

That does not necessarily mean he is ready to challenge the very best immediately. It does, however, suggest a player moving in the right direction.

Youth development can happen quickly. A player who appears just outside the leading group at the beginning of a season can close the gap substantially within a matter of months.

Greensmith’s recent results make him one to monitor.

More Than One Outstanding Prospect

Mitchell Lawrie currently stands apart statistically, but he certainly does not stand alone.

Behind him is an extremely competitive group featuring Jack Johnson, Kaya Baysal, Archie Self, Lewis Cook and Jayden Walker.

Johnson is already a two-time JDC Super 16 champion. Baysal has reached a MODUS Super Series weekly final. Self has gone one better by winning a MODUS week and has now added a PDC Challenge Tour title.

Cook’s numbers place him much closer to the headline names than his current profile might suggest, while Walker combines one of the strongest averages with an excellent win rate across a considerable number of matches.

Beyond that group, Arthur Allston, Owen Bryceland and Ben Townley continue to build increasingly strong records. Christian Ennis and Charlie Greensmith could yet emerge as two of the next names to make a significant move.

Not every one of these players will reach the highest level. Development in darts is rarely predictable, and plenty can change as young players move into senior competition.

Some will progress quickly. Others may require more time. A few players currently receiving less attention may ultimately develop further than those already collecting the biggest titles.

That uncertainty is part of what makes following youth darts so interesting.

Luke Littler showed just how quickly an exceptional junior can become one of the biggest names in the sport. It would be unfair to expect every talented youngster to follow the same extraordinary path.

Lawrie is already building his own remarkable story, but the wider picture may be just as encouraging.

UK youth darts does not appear to be waiting for one new star to arrive.

It already has an entire generation coming through.

Yesterday's Results Round-Up – Sunday 19 July 2026

 

Sunday saw another huge day of grassroots darts, with 49 tournaments added to the Q4QS database. As always, there was plenty of quality across the country, but this roundup focuses mainly on the South West, where several familiar names continued their excellent seasons.

Andy Hammond Backs Up Friday's Success

One of the biggest stories of the day came at Vault 18.0 @ Matson Rugby Club, Gloucester.

Just two days after lifting the Saintbridge Sports Club title, Andy Hammond made it back-to-back Vault victories by defeating Mitch McCarthy in another high-quality final.

Josh McCarthy produced two 90+ averages during the afternoon before falling in the latter stages, highlighting just how strong the Gloucester field was once again. Andy's latest success further underlines the superb form he has shown over recent weeks.

Andy Steed Keeps the Momentum Going

Another player continuing a remarkable run is Andy Steed.

He claimed the Vault 18.0 @ The Queens Arms title after overcoming Dave Fisher in the final, adding yet another trophy to what is becoming an outstanding summer.

With title after title arriving over recent weeks, Andy remains one of the most consistent performers anywhere in the South West.

Archie Self Hits Three Ton Averages

Over at The Phoenix Club, Waterlooville, Archie Self produced one of the individual performances of the day.

Archie defeated former PDC Tour Card holder Steve West in the final, but it was the manner of the victory that caught the eye. His run included averages of 100.20, 97.87 and 97.38, demonstrating the sort of scoring power capable of winning any tournament.

Plymouth Success for Scott Lawrey

At Vault 18.0 @ Legends Lounge, Plymouth, Scott Lawrey enjoyed an excellent afternoon.

He defeated Nick Miller in the final after recording four successive 80+ averages during the event, continuing his impressive recent form on the Devon circuit.

Mark Wellington Wins in Cinderford

Another Gloucestershire title went the way of Mark Wellington, who lifted the trophy at The Nags Head Inn, Cinderford.

While Graham Jenkins recorded the highest average of the event, Mark consistently found a way through the draw to collect another Vault title.

Strong Performances Across the Region

Elsewhere, Ricky King claimed victory at Swanage RBL, while Joseph Lauridsen won the latest JDC VOLTS event in Exeter. Charlie Mossman also impressed by taking the Minehead JDC VOLTS title after another excellent day's darts.

Performance of the Day

There were plenty of outstanding displays on Sunday, but Archie Self's scoring at Waterlooville deserves special recognition. Three averages approaching the ton, followed by victory over Steve West in the final, made it one of the standout performances of the weekend.

Meanwhile, Andy Hammond and Andy Steed continued their exceptional recent form with yet more Vault titles, reinforcing their status as two of the hottest players on the South West circuit.

Congratulations to everyone who lifted a trophy on Sunday, and good luck to those back on the oche this week.

Modus Super Series Champions Week Preview

 

The stage is set for one of the biggest weeks of the Modus Super Series season, as twelve weekly winners return to battle it out for the coveted Champions Week title.

Every player has already proved they can win a week, but one name arrives with a remarkable record that immediately catches the eye.

Derek Coulson – The Man Everyone Has to Beat?

If there is one player carrying serious momentum into Champions Week, it has to be Derek Coulson.

Not only did he qualify for Champions Week, he did so in emphatic fashion by winning every single match during his qualifying week. That's a rare achievement at Modus level and sends a clear message to the rest of the field.

Coulson has also shown he possesses genuine scoring power. Earlier this season he fired a stunning 106.59 average at a PDC Players Championship and recorded an impressive 6-1 victory over Niko Springer. If he reproduces anything like that form this week, he'll take some stopping.

Robertson Arrives in Red-Hot Form

While Coulson may be the headline act, Scott Robertson is arguably the form player coming into the event.

The Scotsman has won his last ten matches in the Q4QS database and arrives after lifting both the England Open and Denmark Open & Masters titles. During that run he defeated WDF World Champion Neil Duff with a superb 103.58 average, highlighting the level he's currently producing.

Neil Duff Looking to Add Another Big Title

Former WDF World Champion Neil Duff is always a dangerous proposition.

Duff recently won the Eastern European Darts Challenge and arrives having won eight of his last ten matches. Champions Week has a habit of rewarding experience, and few players in this field possess more of it.

Young Talent Ready to Shine

Several younger players will believe this could be their breakthrough week.

Jack Aldridge has already shown he can compete with established names after defeating Michael Unterbuchner on the Challenge Tour, while Henry Coates continues to gain valuable experience through both the Development Tour and Players Championship circuit.

Both have demonstrated the scoring ability required to upset the favourites if they can find consistency over the week.

Dark Horses

Champions Week often throws up a surprise, and several players fit that description.

Jack Tweddell recently impressed against Raymond van Barneveld despite defeat and continues to produce strong performances.

Archie Self arrives in outstanding form after winning four Vault titles in recent months and boasting a 9-1 record from his last ten matches, while David Evans has already shown he can compete deep into PDC Challenge Tour events.

None of them will fear the occasion.

Six To Follow

🎯 Derek Coulson
🎯 Scott Robertson
🎯 Neil Duff
🎯 Jack Aldridge
🎯 Henry Coates
🎯 Archie Self

Storylines to Watch

• 🏆 Can Derek Coulson continue the incredible form that saw him qualify by winning every match?
• 🔥 Scott Robertson arrives on a perfect 10-match winning streak.
• 💪 Can Neil Duff add another televised title to his collection?
• ⭐ Will one of the younger stars announce themselves on the Modus stage?
• 🎯 Which weekly winner will handle the pressure of Champions Week best?

Prediction

Champions Week rarely follows the script, but it's difficult to look beyond Derek Coulson after the way he qualified.

Winning an entire qualifying week without defeat is an outstanding achievement, and if he can maintain that level he'll be the man everyone wants to avoid.

Scott Robertson looks the biggest challenger on current form, while Neil Duff's experience means he can never be discounted. Expect a week full of quality darts, high averages and plenty of drama before one player is crowned Champions Week champion.

JDC Advanced Tour Weekend Preview (13th/14th June 2026)

 

The JDC Advanced Tour returns this weekend with another stacked field of emerging talent, and there is one name everyone will be looking at: Mitchell Lawrie.

Lawrie arrives as the clear form player after winning the last two Advanced Tour events, posting tournament averages of 96.78 and 92.62 respectively. His recent victories over players such as Jack Nankervis, Owen Bryceland and Jack Johnson underline just how difficult he will be to stop.

However, this is far from a one-man show.

Ben Townley continues to impress on the PDC Development Tour, recently reaching a semi-final with a superb 96.83 average and following it up with a strong Last 32 run against senior opposition.

Archie Self also arrives with momentum after a Development Tour semi-final and a 9W-1L recent record, while Kaya Baysal has been collecting titles across Europe and looks one of the most dangerous players in the draw.

Elsewhere, former Advanced Tour winners Jack Johnson and Owen Bryceland have both shown they can go deep in these events, while players such as Christian Ennis, Arthur Allston and Lewis Cook will fancy their chances of producing another big weekend.

With Development Tour experience, international youth success and recent JDC titles all represented in the field, this looks set to be one of the strongest Advanced Tour weekends of the season.

Six To Follow

Mitchell Lawrie

Back-to-back JDC Advanced Tour champion and the man everyone must beat.

Ben Townley

Development Tour performances suggest he is capable of winning this outright.

Archie Self

Nine wins from his last ten matches and improving rapidly.

Kaya Baysal

International title winner who keeps finding deep runs wherever he plays.

Jack Johnson

Already a JDC Advanced Tour winner this season and always dangerous.

Christian Ennis

Fresh from a semi-final run and looks ready for another breakthrough.

Future Stars of Darts: 9 Young Players Set to Shine

 With Gian van Veen retaining the World Youth Championship and the JDC holding it's World Championship currently,  it’s a great time to reflect on how important this tournament has become for shaping future stars. 

Since its current format began in 2011, winners like Michael Smith, Dimitri Van den Bergh, Josh Rock, Gian van Veen, and Luke Littler have all gone on to claim major TV titles and some big names have made finals including Nathan Aspinall and Michael van Gerwen This platform being used as a springboard to success.

Clearly, the youth system,alongside the Junior Darts Corporation (JDC) and Development Tour and provides a solid grounding for players aiming for the top. So, who might we be talking about in the next few years? Here are nine names to watch:

Archie Self (England)

Currently the JDC World No.1, Archie has dominated the Advanced Tour with multiple titles and finals appearances. He also won the WDF Boys’ World Championship and reached the senior England Open semi-finals at just 15. His scoring power and composure under pressure make him a standout prospect.

Jack Nankervis (England)

Jack burst onto the scene by winning six Foundation Tour events at age 12 and three Advanced Tour titles at 13. He’s already challenged Luke Littler in the MVG Masters final and posted a 101 average in the Winmau Junior Open. Expect him to be a Development Tour force very soon.

Tergel Khurelkhuu (Mongolia)

A trailblazer for Asian darts, Tergel topped the JDC Advanced Tour rankings and has produced mid-90 averages on big stages. His rapid rise and fearless approach suggest he could become a global ambassador for the sport.

Lex Paeshuyse (Belgium)

Lex made history as the youngest JDC World Champion at 13, averaging over 90 in the final. Belgium has produced stars like Dimitri Van den Bergh, and Lex looks ready to follow in those footsteps.

Owen Bryceland (Scotland)

At just 10 years old, Owen won the JDC Scotland Masters and is already drawing comparisons to Luke Littler. His natural talent and early success make him one to watch for the long term.

Jack Johnson (England)

Jack claimed the JDC Super 16 title in 2025, defeating Jayden Walker in a high-quality final. His ability to handle pressure and produce big finishes is impressive for his age.

Jayden Walker (England)

Runner-up in the Super 16, Jayden hit a 101 average and a 14-darter during the event. His scoring power and temperament suggest he’ll be a regular name on youth leaderboards.

Colton Dunn (CAN)

North America’s brightest youth talent, Colton topped the CDC Junior Evolution Tour and earned a spot at the JDC World Cup. His progress could help ignite darts in the U.S. market.

Rebecca Allen (England)

Female talent is also emerging strongly, and Rebecca Allen is leading the charge. She’s been making waves in JDC events and is tipped as a future star who could inspire more women and girls to take up the sport.