Two Events Left: Sherrock Closes In on Ally Pally — and Hayter Is Nearly Home If Beau Qualifies Elsewhere

 

The final PDC Women’s Series weekend is halfway through.

Two events have been completed, two remain, and the race for the World Championship places has tightened considerably.

Before the weekend, I ran the final four Women’s Series events 50,000 times using the current Order of Merit, the actual entry field and Q4QS player-strength data.

Now, with only two tournaments left, I have run the finish another 50,000 times.

And the position is becoming much clearer.

The standings with two events left

After WS22, the leading positions are:

Pos	Player	Prize Money
1	Beau Greaves	£39,700
2	Lisa Ashton	£17,750
3	Fallon Sherrock	£12,900
4	Gemma Hayter	£10,600
5	Vicky Pruim	£8,450
6	Deta Hedman	£7,300
7	Kirsi Viinikainen	£6,100
8	Jade Gofford	£6,100
9	Rhian O’Sullivan	£6,000
10	Trina Gulliver	£5,900

With only WS23 and WS24 remaining, a player can add a maximum of £5,000.

That makes the existing gaps much more important than they were at the start of the weekend.

Scenario One: Beau needs her Women’s Series place

If Beau Greaves does not qualify for the World Championship through another route, she takes one of the three Women’s Series places.

The updated 50,000-run simulation gives:

Player	Current Prize Money	World Championship Chance
Beau Greaves	£39,700	100.00%
Lisa Ashton	£17,750	100.00%
Fallon Sherrock	£12,900	96.46%
Gemma Hayter	£10,600	3.51%
Vicky Pruim	£8,450	0.03%

This means the likely trio is now very clear.

Beau and Lisa are effectively secure.

Fallon has strengthened her position further.

Sherrock’s position is stronger than it was

Before the weekend began, Sherrock’s World Championship probability in this scenario was 94.81%.

With two events remaining, that has risen to 96.46%.

Hayter has moved the other way.

Her chance has dropped from 4.91% to 3.51%.

So the gap has not closed.

It has actually become slightly more difficult for Hayter.

What does Hayter need?

Hayter is still alive.

She sits on £10,600, which is £2,300 behind Sherrock.

With £2,500 available for an event win, one huge run could still change the picture.

But the important difference now is time.

There are only two events left.

So Hayter needs both a strong performance of her own and Sherrock to fail to make much progress.

That combination does happen in the simulation, but not very often.

Scenario Two: Beau qualifies through the main PDC route

This remains the more interesting alternative scenario.

If Beau qualifies for the World Championship elsewhere, she does not need to take a Women’s Series place.

That means three other women qualify from the Women’s Series Order of Merit.

The updated simulation gives:

Player	World Championship Chance
Lisa Ashton	100.00%
Fallon Sherrock	100.00%
Gemma Hayter	97.23%
Vicky Pruim	2.66%
Rhian O’Sullivan	0.07%
Kirsi Viinikainen	0.02%
Karolina Ratajska	0.01%

This race has moved significantly.

Before the weekend, Hayter had an 88.80% chance of taking that extra place.

She is now up to 97.23%.

That makes her very close to home.

Pruim still has a route

Vicky Pruim is now the clear main danger to Hayter if Beau qualifies elsewhere.

Pruim sits on £8,450, £2,150 behind Hayter.

Her simulation chance is 2.66%.

That is small, but not zero.

One title would add £2,500 and immediately change the arithmetic.

Again, though, with only two events left there is very little margin for error.

The rest need something extraordinary

Rhian O’Sullivan, Kirsi Viinikainen and Karolina Ratajska are still mathematically alive in the Beau-qualifies-elsewhere scenario.

But their simulation chances are now extremely small.

O’Sullivan is at 0.07%.

Viinikainen is at 0.02%.

Ratajska is at 0.01%.

At this stage, they would need something very unusual to happen.

Deta Hedman remains frozen

Deta Hedman is still sitting on £7,300.

But because she is not in this weekend’s entry field, that total is fixed.

She cannot add any more prize money.

That means she can still affect where others sit on the table, but she cannot actively chase a qualification place herself over the final two events.

The race is nearly decided

With two events left, the picture now looks like this.

If Beau needs a Women’s Series place:

Beau Greaves
Lisa Ashton
Fallon Sherrock

are overwhelming favourites to qualify.

If Beau qualifies through the main PDC route:

Lisa Ashton
Fallon Sherrock
Gemma Hayter

are overwhelming favourites to take the three Women’s Series places.

That means the final two events are now much more about whether somebody can produce a last-minute upset.

Sherrock is nearly safe.

Hayter is nearly safe in the alternative Beau scenario.

And the chasing pack needs something special.

From four events to two

This is also a good example of how quickly these probabilities change.

Before the weekend:

Sherrock — 94.81%
Hayter — 4.91%

if Beau needed her place.

Now:

Sherrock — 96.46%
Hayter — 3.51%

And if Beau qualifies elsewhere:

Hayter — 88.80% before the weekend
Hayter — 97.23% now

So the first two events have not blown the race open.

They have made it more predictable.

But with £5,000 still available over the final two tournaments, there is just enough left for one final twist.

50,000 Simulations: Who Gets the Final Women’s World Championship Places?

 

The final PDC Women’s Series weekend is here, with four events remaining and three World Championship places still to be decided through the Women’s Series Order of Merit.

There is one major complication, though.

Beau Greaves is miles clear at the top of the standings on £34,700, but she is also in contention to qualify for the World Championship through the main PDC route.

That means there are effectively two possible qualification scenarios.

If Beau needs to use her Women’s Series place, only two other women qualify alongside her.

If Beau qualifies through another route, her Women’s Series place passes down and three other women qualify.

So I ran the final four Women’s Series events 50,000 times.

The current standings

After Women’s Series 20, the leading positions are:

Pos	Player	Prize Money
1	Beau Greaves	£34,700
2	Lisa Ashton	£17,050
3	Fallon Sherrock	£11,650
4	Gemma Hayter	£9,100
5	Deta Hedman	£7,300
6	Vicky Pruim	£7,250
7	Trina Gulliver	£5,600
8	Jade Gofford	£5,500
9	Rhian O’Sullivan	£5,500
10	Karolina Ratajska	£5,450

The final weekend consists of four events, with £2,500 to the winner of each tournament, meaning a maximum of £10,000 can still be added by one player.

How the simulation works

I used the 81-player final-weekend entry field and the latest Q4QS player data.

That matters because this is not a random 50/50 draw simulation.

Player strength, current average and recent form are built into the model.

For example, Beau Greaves is comfortably the strongest player in the field on the current Q4QS numbers, with a 91.69 average, while Lisa Ashton is at 80.40, Fallon Sherrock 79.94 and Gemma Hayter 78.61. tournament_narrative_pack_20261… tournament_narrative_pack_20261…

The four remaining tournaments were then played out 50,000 times using the Women’s Series prize structure.

Because the field is smaller than usual this weekend, the model also takes account of the PDC bye rule rather than simply assuming every player earns Last-64 money automatically.

Scenario One: Beau Greaves needs her Women’s Series place

If Beau does not qualify for the World Championship through another route, she takes one of the three Women’s Series places.

The 50,000 simulations then give:

Player	Current Prize Money	World Championship Chance
Beau Greaves	£34,700	100.00%
Lisa Ashton	£17,050	100.00%
Fallon Sherrock	£11,650	94.81%
Gemma Hayter	£9,100	4.91%
Vicky Pruim	£7,250	0.23%
Rhian O’Sullivan	£5,500	0.02%
Karolina Ratajska	£5,450	0.02%
Aileen de Graaf	£4,900	0.01%

That makes the picture relatively clear.

Beau and Lisa are effectively safe.

The main battle is between Fallon Sherrock and Gemma Hayter.

Sherrock is a strong favourite

Sherrock starts the weekend on £11,650, giving her a £2,550 advantage over Hayter.

The simulation has Sherrock retaining a World Championship place in 94.81% of runs.

That is a very strong position.

She does not need to win one of the remaining events.

She simply needs to avoid a disastrous weekend combined with a major run from Hayter.

Sherrock also comes into the weekend in good form, with a recent Women’s Series title and several deep runs in the Q4QS database. tournament_narrative_pack_20261…

Hayter still has a route

Gemma Hayter’s chance comes out at 4.91% if Beau needs her Women’s Series place.

That may sound small, but with four events remaining it is still meaningful.

A title is worth £2,500.

A final is worth £1,000.

So one big tournament combined with an early Sherrock exit could quickly tighten the gap.

Hayter has also shown enough recent form to make that possibility believable, including a recent final and strong Women’s Series performances. tournament_narrative_pack_20261…

Scenario Two: Beau qualifies through the main PDC route

This is where the story changes completely.

If Beau qualifies for the World Championship through the main PDC system, she no longer needs a Women’s Series invitation.

Her place then passes down to the next eligible player.

In that scenario, three other women qualify.

The probabilities become:

Player	World Championship Chance if Beau Qualifies Elsewhere
Lisa Ashton	100.00%
Fallon Sherrock	99.99%
Gemma Hayter	88.80%
Vicky Pruim	7.31%
Rhian O’Sullivan	1.43%
Karolina Ratajska	1.37%
Aileen de Graaf	0.52%
Trina Gulliver	0.20%
Kirsi Viinikainen	0.09%
Angela Kirkwood	0.07%

This is probably the more interesting qualification race.

If Beau gets in elsewhere, Hayter goes from an outsider to an overwhelming favourite for the extra Women’s Series place.

Hayter becomes the key player

Under this scenario, Hayter qualifies in 88.80% of simulations.

That is a huge shift.

Instead of needing to chase down Sherrock for the final available place, she is effectively defending a position of her own.

The most likely challenger becomes Vicky Pruim, who reaches the World Championship in 7.31% of simulations.

That is still a long way behind Hayter, but it is enough to make the final weekend worth watching.

Pruim is the main danger

Pruim starts on £7,250.

That is £1,850 behind Hayter.

Over four events that gap can definitely be closed.

Pruim also arrives with some strong recent results, including a title at the Welsh Open, Masters & Classic and a British Open title in the Q4QS data. tournament_narrative_pack_20261…

So while Hayter is the clear favourite if Beau qualifies elsewhere, Pruim is the player most likely to take advantage if Hayter has a poor weekend.

O’Sullivan and Ratajska still have outside chances

Rhian O’Sullivan and Karolina Ratajska both remain mathematically alive.

O’Sullivan comes out at 1.43%.

Ratajska is at 1.37%.

Those are small numbers, but neither is impossible.

Both have shown enough form to make a deep run credible.

O’Sullivan has recent title-winning form, while Ratajska reached a Women’s Series final and has continued to produce strong late-season results. tournament_narrative_pack_20261…

Deta Hedman’s position is unusual

Deta Hedman sits fifth on the current Order of Merit with £7,300.

However, she is not in the 81-player entry field supplied for this final weekend.

That means her total is effectively frozen in the simulation.

She can still remain above players on the final Order of Merit, but she cannot add to her prize money.

That makes her position especially vulnerable if several players below her make deep runs.

The smaller field matters

The entry numbers are down this weekend, which appears to be influenced by the clash with the WDF English Masters and Classic.

That changes the shape of the tournaments.

With fewer players, the route through the draw is shorter for some entrants, but byes do not simply guarantee higher prize-money credit.

That matters in a simulation like this, because giving every bye recipient automatic Last-64 money would artificially inflate the standings.

The Beau Greaves question

Ultimately, Beau’s situation is the key to understanding the whole race.

If she does not qualify through the main PDC route:

Beau Greaves, Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock are overwhelming favourites to take the three Women’s Series places.

If Beau does qualify elsewhere:

Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock are effectively secure, while Gemma Hayter becomes the strong favourite for the additional place.

That is why I would not remove Beau from the model entirely.

She is still part of the Women’s Series Order of Merit and still affects the qualification picture.

The correct way to treat her is as a conditional qualifier.

Four events to decide it

There is still enough prize money available for the picture to move.

A player who wins one event adds £2,500.

Two titles would add £5,000.

Four titles would add £10,000.

So while the leading probabilities are strong, there is still room for one exceptional weekend to change everything.

The most likely outcome remains clear.

But as the Challenge Tour and Development Tour have already shown this year, a 5% chance is not the same thing as no chance at all.

And with four tournaments remaining, there is still time for somebody to produce the weekend of their season.

What Shape Is the PDC Women’s Series In?

 

I recently found myself wondering about the current shape of the PDC Women’s Series.

Beau Greaves continues to dominate, while several familiar and experienced names remain near the top of the rankings. When the same players regularly occupy the leading positions, it can sometimes be difficult to judge how much the circuit beneath them is changing.

However, the PDC Women’s Series is only one part of women’s darts. Many players also compete regularly in WDF competitions and other events around the world, so this is not intended as an assessment of the entire women’s game.

Instead, I wanted to look specifically at what has happened within the Women’s Series.

Is its player base growing? Are new contenders moving through the rankings? Is the group behind the leading stars becoming stronger? And is the circuit producing a new generation capable of challenging the established names?

A closer look at the Women’s Series rankings, alongside the Q4QS data, offers some encouraging answers.

A Broader Player Base

When the Women’s Series began, the top end of the rankings was dominated by established names from the BDO era.

Lisa Ashton topped the inaugural standings in 2020, followed by Deta Hedman and Fallon Sherrock. Corrine Hammond, Aileen de Graaf, Lorraine Winstanley and Vicky Pruim were also among the leading names.

In that opening season, 58 players earned prize money. By 1 September 2026, that figure had increased to 129.

It is not a perfect direct comparison. The inaugural season was heavily affected by the circumstances of 2020, while the number of events and the available prize money have changed over the years.

Nevertheless, the modern rankings demonstrate how many players are now entering events, earning prize money and building experience on the circuit.

That does not automatically prove that the standard has risen at every level, but it suggests a broader competitive structure than existed during the earliest years of the Women’s Series.

The Beau Greaves Effect

Any discussion about the PDC Women’s Series in 2026 has to begin with Beau Greaves.

Since emerging as a major force, Greaves has established a level of dominance rarely seen in the women’s game.

She finished second in the Women’s Series rankings in 2022 before taking over completely, topping the standings in 2023, 2024 and 2025. She leads again in 2026, with £34,700 earned by 1 September—more than double the £17,050 collected by second-placed Lisa Ashton.

That level of dominance can make it difficult to assess the rest of the circuit.

When one player is so far ahead, everybody else can appear to be standing still. However, that is not necessarily what is happening. An alternative interpretation is that Greaves is simply setting an exceptional standard and continuing to improve faster than the field around her.

The gap between Greaves and the chasing pack is enormous, but underneath her dominance there are signs of genuine progress and considerable movement.

Familiar Names Remain Competitive

One of the most interesting features of the 2026 rankings is the continued success of several players who helped establish the Women’s Series.

Lisa Ashton is second in the current standings, while Fallon Sherrock is third. Deta Hedman occupies fifth place, with Vicky Pruim sixth and Trina Gulliver seventh.

Aileen de Graaf, Eleanor Cairns, Jo Locke, Rhian O’Sullivan, Lorraine Winstanley and Denise Cassidy are also inside the top 30.

It would be easy to point to those familiar names and conclude that little has changed. I think that would overlook two important points.

Firstly, their longevity deserves considerable respect. Remaining competitive as the circuit develops is an achievement in itself.

Secondly, established players continuing to succeed does not prevent new challengers from emerging. Both things can happen at the same time—and the movement elsewhere in the rankings suggests that they are.

New Faces Climbing the Rankings

Perhaps the clearest evidence that the Women’s Series is evolving comes from the number of players rapidly climbing the standings.

Gemma Hayter is one of the strongest examples. She moved from sixth in 2024 to fifth in 2025 and sits fourth in the current 2026 standings. She has established herself among the circuit’s leading players and also occupies fourth place in the current Q4QS rankings.

Lauryn Salter has enjoyed a remarkable rise. Ranked 60th in 2024, she climbed to 37th in 2025 before breaking into the top 20 in 2026. By 1 September, she had earned £3,750 and occupied 19th place.

Lauren Bloomfield’s progress has been even more dramatic. After finishing 103rd in 2024 with £200, she surged to 21st in 2025. She has backed that up in 2026, climbing another place to 20th and increasing her prize money to £3,300.

Jade Gofford has produced one of the biggest jumps of the current season. She was ranked 27th in 2025 but has climbed to eighth in 2026, earning £5,500 by the beginning of September.

That is not simply a small move within the middle of the rankings. It represents a breakthrough into the circuit’s leading group.

Another major success story is Joanne Oldershaw. She was 63rd in 2024 and 98th in 2025, but has exploded into the top 20 this season. Her £4,550 in prize money places her 17th in the current standings.

These are not isolated examples. Together, they demonstrate genuine movement throughout the rankings and a competitive landscape that continues to change beneath the established leading names.

Is the Chasing Pack Becoming Stronger?

One of the best indicators of progress in any sporting circuit is not simply the standard of its best player, but the quality and depth of the chasing pack.

The current Q4QS rankings reveal an increasingly dense group of Women’s Series players averaging from the mid-to-high 60s into the 70s.

Karolina Ratajska, Aileen de Graaf, Jade Gofford, Eleanor Cairns, Kim Holden, Denise Cassidy and Lauryn Salter are among those producing strong performances and competing for deep tournament runs.

The important point is not that every one of them is ready to challenge Greaves consistently. It is that there are increasingly dangerous opponents throughout a Women’s Series draw.

The prize-money standings support that impression.

By 1 September, 22 players had earned at least £3,000 during the 2026 Women’s Series season, while 58 had reached £1,000 or more.

Leading players can encounter a dangerous opponent from the opening rounds. More competitors appear capable of defeating recognised names, putting together deep runs and eventually establishing themselves among the leading group.

Competition within the chasing pack should ultimately help to raise standards throughout the circuit, even if Greaves remains some distance ahead of it.

The Next Generation

Perhaps the most encouraging sign for the longer-term future of the Women’s Series is the emergence of younger players beginning to make an impact.

Macy Gibbons is a name that immediately stands out.

Although she currently sits outside the leading group on the Women’s Series Order of Merit, her Q4QS position and performance statistics suggest considerable potential. She has recorded a strong average and win percentage, indicating that she could climb substantially as she gains more experience.

Her progress is already visible in the Women’s Series standings. After earning £200 and finishing 101st in 2025, she had climbed to 74th with £600 by 1 September 2026.

Ruby Grey is another player attracting attention. She currently sits inside the top 50 of both the Women’s Series and Q4QS rankings. Her £1,400 in prize money places her 43rd on the 2026 Women’s Series Order of Merit.

Ella Coburn is also beginning to convert appearances into prize money and ranking progress. She has risen from 104th in 2025 to 51st this season, increasing her prize money from £200 to £1,100.

Olivia Goddard is another young name beginning to appear in the standings, earning her first Women’s Series prize money in 2026.

Whether these players eventually develop into regular title challengers remains to be seen.

Progress is rarely completely smooth, particularly on a circuit where the cost of entries and travel—and the ability to commit to a full schedule—can all affect a player’s development.

However, these are exactly the type of emerging players worth following over the coming seasons.

What Do the Rankings Tell Us?

Rankings never provide the complete picture.

They reward results rather than potential, while players who enter more events naturally have more opportunities to earn money. The Q4QS data adds performance averages and win percentages, but that also depends on which tournaments and matches are available within the database.

The 2026 Women’s Series season was also still in progress when these figures were collected on 1 September.

Despite those qualifications, there are some clear trends.

Greaves remains comfortably ahead. Ashton, Sherrock and several other established stars remain extremely competitive. Behind them, however, a group of newer contenders is beginning to establish itself.

Hayter has become part of the leading group. Gofford has broken into the top 10. Oldershaw, Salter and Bloomfield have reached the top 20.

Further down the rankings, players such as Gibbons, Grey, Coburn and Goddard are beginning to create their own signs of progress.

There is experience at the top, considerable competition in the middle and emerging potential beneath it.

So, What Shape Is the Women’s Series In?

Based on the available evidence, I think the PDC Women’s Series is in a healthy and increasingly competitive position.

Its player base is broader than it was during the circuit’s earliest years. More players are earning prize money, several newer names are climbing rapidly through the standings and the group behind the leading stars appears to be developing greater depth.

The extraordinary dominance of Beau Greaves can sometimes obscure that progress.

When one player sets such a high standard, everybody else can appear static by comparison. However, the movement beneath Greaves tells a different story.

Gemma Hayter, Lauryn Salter, Lauren Bloomfield, Jade Gofford and Joanne Oldershaw all provide evidence of players making significant progress within the Women’s Series.

Behind them, Macy Gibbons, Ruby Grey, Ella Coburn and Olivia Goddard offer signs of another generation beginning to emerge.

There are still areas in which the circuit can develop. More opportunities, greater international participation and more players being able to compete regularly across a full season would all strengthen it further.

It is also important to remember that the Women’s Series is not the entirety of women’s darts. Many players continue to develop and achieve success through WDF competitions and other routes around the world.

But judged specifically on its own rankings and recent trends, the PDC Women’s Series does not appear to be standing still.

Beau Greaves may continue to take most of the headlines, but beneath her dominance there is genuine movement, increasing depth and a developing group of players hoping to become the circuit’s next leading names.

Yesterday's Darts Results South and South West 8th August 2026: Bevan Hits 115.62, Quiney Takes Memorial Title and Hayter Wins at Bradmoor Farm

 

Saturday delivered one of the strongest days of grassroots darts we've seen in the Q4QS results for some time, with 29 tournaments added to the database and some exceptional numbers produced across the country.

There were three separate 111.33 averages, another above 107, plenty of ton-plus darts – and one performance which went even further.

Llew Bevan produces a huge 115.62

The standout number of the entire day belonged to Llew Bevan at the Terry Griffiths Matchroom in Llanelli.

Bevan produced a remarkable 115.62 average in a 2–0 victory over Finlay Andrews, but this wasn't simply one spectacular match.

He also recorded averages of 100.20, 98.02 and 91.09 during an excellent tournament before beating Justin Hughes 3–0 in the final.

Bevan finished with eight wins, while Hughes collected six and Morgan Thomas, Oscar Bourne and Scott Blair each won five.

A 115.62 will inevitably grab the headlines, but the consistency around it made Bevan's overall tournament particularly impressive.

Quiney takes the Doc Neale Memorial

Closer to the usual Q4QS heartland, Joe Quiney enjoyed an excellent day at The 2nd Annual Doc Neale Memorial at Wotton Hall Social Club.

Quiney defeated Harry Williams 6–3 in the final, completing a six-win tournament.

There was plenty of quality behind the victory as well. Quiney recorded a 90.45 against Josh Lewis, an 89.61 against Chris Hartrey and another 87.56 against Kieran Smith.

Hartrey actually produced the tournament's highest individual average with 93.94, while Williams reached the final after a run which included an 87.91 against Shaun Vernall.

It was a strong field and an impressive title for Quiney.

Gemma Hayter wins WADC Event 5

There was plenty of interest at Bradmoor Farm as the latest WADC Winmau Championship South action got underway.

Gemma Hayter emerged victorious from Event 5, edging Vicky Pruim 5–4 in the final.

Hayter also produced the highest average of the event, an excellent 95.43, while Fallon Sherrock wasn't far behind with 93.77.

Pruim's route to the final included an impressive 5–1 victory over Sherrock, but it was Hayter who ultimately claimed the title after six wins during the competition.

Huge numbers from Haines and Rowley

Llew Bevan wasn't alone in producing some extraordinary numbers on Saturday.

Johnny Haines recorded a 111.33 average at Burghfield Community Sports Association – and went on to win the tournament.

Haines beat Steven Jenkinson 3–0 in the final, averaging 95.94, and also produced three separate 93.94 performances during an outstanding seven-win campaign.

Remarkably, Paul Rowley also averaged exactly 111.33 at Inn On The Green in Shrewsbury.

Rowley went on to defeat Matt Elsey 3–2 in the final and finished with eight victories. Elsey himself enjoyed an excellent competition, winning seven matches and producing a 93.76.

Arun Grewal comes through a marathon event

One of the busiest competitions in Saturday's data was the Saturday Night Money In Money Out KO, with 169 matches recorded.

Arun Grewal eventually emerged victorious, defeating Jack Divall 4–3 in the final and collecting nine wins across the tournament.

Grewal also produced a 91.09 average during his run.

Daryl Hunt recorded the tournament's highest average at 100.20, while Bobby Vickors reached 93.94. Dave Fisher accumulated eight victories, with Mason Dower, Teddy Penston and finalist Divall all winning seven.

Coleman takes ADC Championship South Event 10

There was a huge amount of action at Bradmoor Farm in the men's ADC Winmau Championship South Event 10, with 207 matches recorded.

Ashley Coleman came through the field to beat Harry Lane 5–1 in the final, completing an eight-win tournament.

One of Saturday's other monster averages came from Chas Barstow, who hit 111.33, while Jack Drayton produced 103.66. Darren Brown reached 98.25, Adam Beck 98.09 and Jamie Kay 97.24.

Coleman ultimately took the title, but the depth of scoring showed just how competitive the tournament was.

A Saturday packed with big performances

Saturday's results underline why tracking the grassroots game in detail can uncover performances that might otherwise pass almost unnoticed.

The day's top five recorded averages alone were extraordinary:

Llew Bevan – 115.62
Chas Barstow – 111.33
Johnny Haines – 111.33
Paul Rowley – 111.33
Dan Baker – 107.36

And even that doesn't include the 103.66 from Jack Drayton or three further 100.20 performances recorded during the day.

For Q4QS, though, there was plenty beyond the numbers: Quiney's Doc Neale Memorial victory, Hayter taking WADC Event 5, Coleman winning a huge ADC field and Grewal battling through nine victories.

29 more tournaments are now in the Q4QS database – and Saturday provided some outstanding additions.

Women's World Matchplay Preview: Can Anyone Stop Beau Greaves?

The Women's World Matchplay returns this weekend, bringing together eight of the finest players in the women's game for one of the most prestigious titles on the calendar.

While the field may be small, the quality certainly isn't.

World-class champions, former winners, established stars and in-form challengers all arrive with genuine hopes of lifting the trophy, but once again one player enters as the woman everyone else must beat.

Beau Greaves Leads the Way

It is impossible to look beyond Beau Greaves as the tournament favourite.

Her recent form has been exceptional.

Across the last ten matches in the Q4QS database she boasts a perfect 10-0 record, while she arrives after winning two consecutive PDC Women's Series titles before finishing runner-up in another event. She also produced event averages approaching 88 and 89 during that run, highlighting the level she is capable of producing.

Interestingly, her most recent appearance came against the men on the Players Championship circuit, where she lost to Owen Bates despite averaging over 90.

That defeat is unlikely to dent her confidence.

If anything, it demonstrates her willingness to test herself against the very best opposition.

Lisa Ashton Has Already Shown It Can Be Done

If anyone has proved Beau Greaves can be beaten recently, it's Lisa Ashton.

The four-time Lakeside Champion claimed victory at PDC Women's Series Event 15, defeating Greaves 5-1 in the final and averaging over 81 throughout the tournament. It was one of the standout performances of the season and serves as a reminder that Ashton remains one of the toughest competitors in women's darts.

She followed that up with another deep run by reaching the semi-finals of the UKDA National Finals, showing her consistency remains intact.

Fallon Sherrock Chasing Another Major Run

No preview would be complete without Fallon Sherrock.

Although she hasn't added another major title recently, Sherrock continues to reach the latter stages of big events.

A semi-final in Women's Series Event 15 and a quarter-final in Event 16 underline that she is never far away from another big weekend.

Few players possess more experience on television than "The Queen of the Palace", and that experience could prove invaluable.

Plenty of Form Players Arrive

One of the fascinating aspects of this year's event is just how many competitors arrive after lifting trophies.

Gemma Hayter heads to the Winter Gardens fresh from victory in the WDF World Masters, continuing what has been an excellent season.

Vicky Pruim arrives as the reigning UKDA National Finals champion and has built strong momentum over recent weeks.

Veteran star Deta Hedman also comes into the tournament after another title-winning campaign, proving once again that experience remains a huge asset.

Kirsi Viinikainen and Rhian O'Sullivan complete a field packed with recent winners, ensuring there will be no easy opening matches.

Five Players to Watch

Beau Greaves

Still the benchmark in women's darts. Two recent Women's Series titles, unbeaten in her last ten matches and producing some of the highest averages in the game.

Lisa Ashton

The player who recently defeated Greaves in a Women's Series final. If she reproduces that standard, another major title is well within reach.

Fallon Sherrock

One of the biggest names in women's darts. Television experience and proven ability to deliver on the big stage make her a dangerous opponent for anyone.

Gemma Hayter

The reigning WDF World Masters champion continues to build momentum and has quietly become one of the most consistent performers in the women's game.

Vicky Pruim

Fresh from lifting the UKDA National Finals title, Pruim arrives full of confidence and could be one of the dark horses this weekend.

Can Anyone Stop Greaves?

Every major tournament needs a storyline, and this one is obvious.

Can anyone prevent Beau Greaves from adding another major televised title to her growing collection?

Lisa Ashton has already shown it is possible.

Fallon Sherrock remains one of the most dangerous players on a televised stage.

Gemma Hayter, Vicky Pruim and Deta Hedman all arrive with recent silverware of their own.

With so many players bringing title-winning form into Blackpool, the Women's World Matchplay promises to be one of the most competitive editions yet. 

Women's Series Weekend Review: Greaves Dominates, Cairns Breaks Through

 

The final Women's Series weekend before the Women's World Matchplay delivered plenty of drama, with four events taking place and several players strengthening their claims ahead of Blackpool.

Women's Series Event 13

The weekend began with another reminder of Beau Greaves' dominance.

Greaves stormed to the title, defeating Vicky Pruim 5-0 in the final. Pruim's run to the final continued what has been an excellent season for the Dutch star, but Greaves proved too strong on the day.

For Greaves, it was another title added to an already remarkable campaign and further evidence that she remains the player everyone is trying to catch.

Women's Series Event 14

Event 14 produced a different finalist but the same winner.

This time Greaves defeated Karolina Ratajska 5-1 in the final to secure her second title of the weekend.

Ratajska deserves plenty of credit for reaching the final and continued to show signs that she can compete with the very best players on the Women's Series circuit.

However, once again Greaves was simply too strong when it mattered most.

Women's Series Event 15

Lisa Ashton reminded everyone exactly why she remains one of the biggest names in women's darts.

After reaching the final, Ashton produced one of the performances of the weekend to defeat Beau Greaves 5-1 and deny her a clean sweep of titles.

It was a huge statement from the four-time Lakeside champion and showed she remains a genuine contender for any major title.

For Greaves, it was her first final defeat of the weekend, but another deep run added valuable prize money to her tally.

Women's Series Event 16

The final event of the weekend produced the biggest story.

Eleanor Cairns captured her first Women's Series title after defeating Angela Kirkwood 5-4 in a thrilling final.

Both players enjoyed outstanding runs to reach the final, and the match could hardly have been closer.

Cairns' victory was one of the breakthrough moments of the season, while Kirkwood's run to the final showed she is becoming an increasingly dangerous competitor on the Women's Series circuit.

Vicky Pruim also impressed once again, reaching the semi-finals to cap off another excellent weekend.

Weekend Winners

🏆 Event 13 – Beau Greaves

🏆 Event 14 – Beau Greaves

🏆 Event 15 – Lisa Ashton

🏆 Event 16 – Eleanor Cairns

Players Who Enhanced Their Reputation

⭐ Eleanor Cairns

⭐ Angela Kirkwood

⭐ Vicky Pruim

⭐ Karolina Ratajska

While the established stars once again featured prominently, the weekend also highlighted the growing depth of talent throughout the women's game.

Women's World Matchplay Field Confirmed

Aside from the Women's Series action itself, this was also the final qualifying weekend for the 2026 Betfred Women's World Matchplay.

The eight players heading to Blackpool are:

1. Beau Greaves (£45,700)
2. Lisa Ashton (£15,550)
3. Fallon Sherrock (£13,150)
4. Gemma Hayter (£9,800)
5. Vicky Pruim (£8,250)
6. Deta Hedman (£7,500)
7. Rhian O'Sullivan (£6,300)
8. Kirsi Viinikainen (£6,150)

Who Can Follow Beau Greaves to the Very Top?

 For years, darts fans have wondered when a woman would genuinely challenge the men on the PDC stage. We’ve seen flashes of brilliance from Fallon Sherrock and her history-making Ally Pally wins, Lisa Ashton’s brave runs on the Pro Tour, and Mikuru Suzuki’s impressive averages on the Women’s Series. Each showed glimpses that it could happen, but so far, none have made that final step into the upper tiers of the professional game.

Enter Beau Greaves.
Still only in her early twenties, she’s already a dominant force on the Women’s Series and has proven she can mix it with the men. Her smooth throw, natural rhythm, and icy composure under pressure have made her one of the most gifted players, male or female, to emerge in recent years. With more regular PDC appearances likely in 2025, there’s a real sense that Beau could push the boundaries further than anyone before her.

But who else might follow?

One name to watch is Gemma Hayter. She’s been steadily improving, putting in strong performances across regional events and the Women’s Series. While not quite at Greaves’ level yet, she’s not too far off and it will be fascinating to see how she performs at Q School in January. She has the temperament, the will, and the game to cause some upsets. Ireland's Rebecca Allen is one for the future and will be interesting if she tries her hand on the Women's Series soon. She is arguably the best under 18 year old female player in the world. 

In the men’s game, the next generation is already queuing up. Players like Luke Littler, Josh Rock, Gian van Veen, and Wessel Nijman, have shown that age is no barrier to competing at elite level. Their rapid rise demonstrates what can happen when young players get the exposure, support, and competitive opportunities they need.

That’s perhaps where the women’s game still has work to do.
The Women’s Series streaming boards have added some much-needed visibility — but it’s still limited. Imagine if there were regular tournament highlights, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content showcasing the personalities and rivalries developing on the circuit. More visibility means more role models — and that’s what will ultimately encourage more young women to pick up the darts and believe they can make it.

Beau Greaves has shown the path.
Now the question is: who’s next to follow her?