Yesterday's Results Round-Up – Friday 17 July 2026

 

Friday nights rarely disappoint on the grassroots circuit, and this week was no exception. Several familiar names were back in the winner's circle, while a handful of outstanding performances stole the headlines across the South West.

Joe Bagguley Ends Shaun Vernall's Charge

The biggest story of the evening came at Vault 18.0 @ Saintbridge Sports Club, Gloucester.

Ahead of the tournament, Shaun Vernall looked the man to beat after another excellent run of form. He certainly lived up to the billing early on, producing a magnificent 107.36 average before reaching the latter stages.

But it was Joe Bagguley who had the final say.

After firing successive 103.66, 100.20 and 93.94 averages, Joe defeated Andy Hammond in the final to lift the title, capping one of the finest performances of the evening. It was a statement victory against one of the strongest Friday night fields of recent weeks.

Andy Steed Continues His Excellent Summer

Over in Taunton, Andy Steed added another Vault title to an already impressive season.

He defeated Steven Rees in the final and once again showed why he remains one of the most consistent performers in the region, producing a best average of 91.65 during another successful evening.

With another trophy added to the cabinet, Andy's excellent run of form continues.

Jamie Kay Dominates in Bodmin

At St Breward AFC & Social Club, Jamie Kay enjoyed one of the performances of the night.

His route to the title included four averages above 93, finishing with a commanding victory over Joshua Meneer in the final. That level of consistency made him one of Friday's standout champions.

Robbie Roy Wins in Yeovil

The Friday Vault at Bullets Sports Bar, Yeovil produced another competitive evening.

Robbie Roy lifted the title after defeating Daren Field in the final, while Jim Chappell's 93.94 average and Adam Kingsnorth's 95.00 showed just how competitive the standard was throughout the night.

Liam Blakeley Comes Through in Dorchester

The Dorchester Vault may have been one of the smaller fields of the evening, but it still produced quality darts.

Liam Blakeley defeated Matt Yarrow in the final, although Matt recorded the highest average of the event with 93.94, underlining just how closely contested the tournament proved to be.

Logun Godbeer Adds Another Title

The Worle Summer Open saw another impressive performance from one of the area's brightest young talents.

Logun Godbeer defeated Adrian Wood in the final after another excellent evening. Adrian produced the highest average of the tournament at 92.02, but Logun once again found a way to get over the finishing line and collect another title.

Performance of the Day

There were several outstanding displays across Friday's action, but Joe Bagguley's performance at Saintbridge stands out.

Not only did he produce three ton-plus averages, but he also negotiated one of the toughest fields of the evening to claim the title. Meanwhile, Shaun Vernall's superb 107.36 average served as another reminder of the incredible standard currently being produced on the South West circuit.

Congratulations to all of Friday night's winners, and good luck to everyone competing over the rest of the weekend.

Introducing the 2026 South West Vault Finals Order of Merit

Over the course of 2026 I'm going to be keeping track of a brand-new statistic – the South West Vault Finals Order of Merit.

The idea is simple. Instead of rewarding players for entering lots of tournaments, this table rewards those who consistently perform when it matters most: the knockout stages of the biggest Vault events across the South West.

Every Vault event held during 2026 will contribute towards the table, with players earning points based on how far they progress.

Points System

🏆 Winner – 5 points

🥈 Runner-up – 4 points

🥉 Semi-final – 3 points

Quarter-final – 2 points

Last 16 – 1 point

The aim is to recognise consistency in high-quality competitions. A player who regularly reaches quarter-finals and semi-finals could finish above someone who wins one event but doesn't feature again.

After the opening three Vault events (Vaults 15, 16 and 17), the standings are already taking shape.

Rank	Player	Points
1	Jamie Kay	8
=2	Andy Steed	7
=2	Josh McCarthy	7
4	Neil Meneer	6
=5	Danny Humphries	5
=5	Henry Cooper	5
=5	Ashton Brown	5

One of the early stories is Jamie Kay, who tops the table without winning a Vault. Two semi-final appearances and a quarter-final have rewarded consistency, while Josh McCarthy, Henry Cooper and Ashton Brown have all picked up maximum points by winning a Vault event.

As more Vault competitions take place during the year, I'll continue updating the table to see who really is the standout performer across the South West's premier local events.

It should make for an interesting race throughout the season. 

South West Darts Round-Up – Henry Cooper Stars With 103.66 Average (3rd July 2026)

 

Friday night delivered another packed programme of ADC Vault action across the South West, with several familiar names continuing their excellent recent form. From Dorchester and Gloucester to Evesham, Taunton and Bristol, there were plenty of impressive performances as players battled for valuable Vault ranking points.

Henry Cooper Produces Performance of the Night

Henry Cooper stole the headlines with another outstanding display at the Dorchester Trinity Club.

Cooper lifted the Vault 18 title after defeating Alfie Yarrow 3-0 in the final, but it was his scoring throughout the evening that really caught the eye. He produced a superb 103.66 average, followed by further performances of 98.22, 96.46 and 93.94, underlining just how dominant he was on his way to the title.

Few players in the South West are producing more consistent darts at the moment.

Shaun Vernall Wins Another Gloucester Title

It has been another excellent week for Shaun Vernall.

Fresh from winning at Stonehouse earlier in the week, Vernall added another title by defeating Joe Bagguley 3-2 in a high-quality final at Saintbridge Sports Club.

The final brought together two of the region's most in-form players, and Vernall once again showed why he has become one of the names to beat on the local circuit. He also recorded a superb 100.20 average during the evening.

Joe Bagguley deserves plenty of credit after another excellent run to the final.

Darrel Williams Triumphs In Evesham

Another strong field assembled at The Bengeworth Club.

Darrel Williams claimed the title after defeating Pete Hughes 3-0 in the final.

Williams produced one of the best performances of the night with a 101.17 average, while Pete Hughes continued his consistent form with another final appearance. Graham Hall also impressed by reaching the latter stages.

Jamie Kay Continues Winning Form In Bodmin

Jamie Kay enjoyed another successful evening in Cornwall.

He defeated Freddie Rich 3-0 in the final at St Breward AFC & Social Club, producing two excellent 93.94 averages during the competition.

Neil Meneer also enjoyed a strong tournament, recording the event's highest average of 94.87 despite falling short of the final.

Bailey White Edges Strong Taunton Field

The Pegasus 68 Club once again hosted a competitive South West Vault.

Bailey White came through a close final to defeat Steven Rees 3-2 and claim another Vault title.

Logun Godbeer and Steve Boundy also produced some excellent darts as another strong Taunton field delivered a competitive evening.

Bristol Winner

At Lockleaze Community Club, Dan Raby claimed the Vault 18 title after overcoming Jamie Harvey 3-2 in the final.

Jon Taylor recorded the highest average of the evening, while Dan Raby won six matches to lift the trophy and continue his encouraging recent form.

Other South West Highlights

Andrew Purchase lifted the title in Yeovil, while Dilon Battishill claimed victory in Exeter after defeating Dean Brown in the final.

Tom Crocker also enjoyed success at Sturminster, adding another title to an excellent evening of grassroots darts across the South West.

South West Standout Performers

🏆 Henry Cooper – Dorchester Champion (103.66 average)

🏆 Shaun Vernall – Gloucester Champion

🏆 Darrel Williams – Evesham Champion

🏆 Jamie Kay – Bodmin Champion

🏆 Bailey White – Taunton Champion

🏆 Dan Raby – Bristol Champion

🏆 Andrew Purchase – Yeovil Champion

🏆 Dilon Battishill – Exeter Champion

🔥 Performance of the Night: Henry Cooper – 103.66 average

Another outstanding evening highlighted the strength of grassroots darts across the South West, with several players continuing excellent runs of form as the summer Vault season gathers momentum.

South & South West Darts Round-Up – 13 June 2026

 

Another busy Saturday on the grassroots darts circuit produced quality performances across the South and South West, with strong fields, impressive averages and several familiar names lifting titles.

One of the standout events took place at DartAsylum HQ, where the Sub 130 Average Pairs attracted a strong field featuring several well-known local players. Bailey & Fear emerged victorious after defeating White & Coole 5-2 in the final, while Cornes & Sperring produced the highest average of the day at 64.65.

At the Phoenix Darts Club, Charlie Large delivered one of the performances of the day to win Phoenix Series 2 Event 7. Large defeated Chris Hanlon 4-2 in the final and posted the highest average of the event with a superb 96.97.

Jamie Kay continued his excellent form by winning the Saturday Night Money In Money Out KO tournament. Kay defeated Oscar Saxton 4-2 in the final and recorded a 95.54 average during the event.

The Street Darts Organisation hosted another strong open competition, with Jack Western overcoming Bailey White 3-2 in the final. White recorded several of the day's highest averages, including a 93.94 performance.

At Stalbridge Legion, Daniel Kear claimed the title after defeating Jenson Dyer 3-1 in the final, while Chris "135 Joker" Powell won the U65 Average Round Robin after overcoming Jack Chatterton in a closely contested final.

Tournament Winners

🏆 Charlie Large – Phoenix Series 2 Event 7

🏆 Jamie Kay – Saturday Night Money In Money Out KO

🏆 Jack Western – Street Darts Organisation Open

🏆 Daniel Kear – Stalbridge Legion

🏆 Chris "135 Joker" Powell – U65 Average Round Robin

🏆 Bailey & Fear – DartAsylum Sub 130 Pairs

Top 10 Averages (South & South West Focus)

1. Charlie Large – 96.97

2. Jamie Kay – 95.54

3. Roger Evans – 93.94

4. Bailey White – 93.94

5. Charlie Large – 92.06

6. Finlay Cleave – 92.02

7. Daniel Astbury – 90.18

8. Josh Richardson – 90.18

9. Daniel Astbury – 89.95

10. Kelvin Ducklin – 89.58

Another excellent day for grassroots darts, with quality fields and strong performances across the region.