Yesterday's Darts Results: Alfie Fisken Hits 111.33, Kaya Baysal Wins Again and 62 Tournaments Added – 29 October 2026

Another busy Thursday for grassroots darts, with 62 tournaments added to the Q4QS Database and some excellent performances from players right across the country.

The biggest individual average came from Alfie Fisken, who produced a superb 111.33 in Bletchley. Jonathan Kavanagh wasn't far behind with 104.86 at Hindley, while four other players reached the 100.20 mark.

But, as we often find when looking through these results, the biggest average doesn't always lead to the trophy.

Kaya Baysal continued an excellent couple of days with another tournament victory in Keighley, Mason Hale put together a particularly impressive series of averages in Huddersfield, and Anthony Paul Hitchen came through a substantial competition at Hindley.

Closer to home, Ricky Palmer was back among the winners at Hangar61, while Samuel King collected another Under-70 title.

Alfie Fisken produces the day's highest average

At Hotshots Sports Bar in Bletchley, Alfie Fisken recorded 111.33 against Adam Hefferon, the highest individual match average across Thursday's results.

Fisken also recorded a 91.09 against Kurt Bradnam, making it a very good evening in terms of individual performances.

However, the tournament went to Mat Caste, who defeated Bailey Martin 3–0 in the final and finished with seven victories.

Ben Foster also impressed with averages of 93.38, 91.26 and 91.09.

It's a familiar story, really. The player producing the highest average doesn't necessarily end up winning the competition, but that shouldn't take anything away from Fisken's performance.

Kaya Baysal wins again – and keeps producing the numbers

Kaya Baysal featured prominently in Wednesday's roundup after winning nine matches at Pendle and producing two averages of 100.20.

Well, Baysal was back in the winners' enclosure on Thursday.

This time it was the Division 1 Open competition at Pilky's in Keighley, where Baysal defeated Bobby Haste 4–0 in the final.

There were seven victories altogether, with the leading averages including:

• 95.94 against Ollie Bibby
• 88.14 against Glenn Gibson
• 87.53 against Charlie Devoy
• 85.08 against Gaz Hannan

That's now two tournament victories across two consecutive days in the results, with 16 match wins recorded between them.

We often talk about a player producing one exceptional evening, but backing it up the following day is another achievement entirely.

And that's what makes Baysal's performances particularly interesting.

Mason Hale's consistency stands out in Huddersfield

Another performance that deserves attention came from Mason Hale at Rack Cafe in Huddersfield.

Hale won seven matches and defeated Joe White 4–1 in the final, averaging 96.69 in the deciding match.

But the figures leading up to that final were equally impressive.

Average	Opponent
96.69	Joe White
93.94	Cobi Cartwright
92.02	Brooklyn Coates
85.08	Shaun Hale
83.62	Nolan Pollard

Those are the five leading averages recorded for Hale in the competition.

I think this is one of the strongest performances of the day when you look beyond just the single highest average.

Seven victories, three averages above 90 and a particularly good performance in the final. That's exactly the sort of consistency that wins tournaments.

Anthony Paul Hitchen wins a big competition at Hindley

The Thursday round robin at Hindley Social Club was one of the larger events in the day's results, with 125 matches recorded.

Anthony Paul Hitchen came through to win the competition, defeating Jonathan Kavanagh 4–2 in the final and recording nine victories.

Hitchen produced a 96.97 against Charlie Sinclair and a 93.94 against Brook Waterworth.

Kavanagh recorded the second-highest average of the entire day, 104.86 against Martin Bradbury, and finished with eight victories.

Dan Fingard also produced a 96.97, while Kirk Shepherd recorded 93.94.

That's a lot of good darts in one competition, and Hitchen deserves credit for coming through such a sizeable field.

Ricky Palmer wins at Hangar61

Ricky Palmer was one of the featured winners on Thursday, defeating Martyn Freeman 3–1 in the final of the Thursday Night Round Robin at Hangar61.

Palmer also produced the highest individual average in that competition, 89.72 against Antwon Phillips.

There were some other good performances too. Rich Griffee recorded 88.41 and 87.24, while Brandon Goddard and Robbie Long both reached 85.89.

Brandon Goddard and Corey Oates recorded seven victories apiece, while Palmer finished with five.

It's another reminder that there are different routes through these competitions. Sometimes the player with the most wins isn't the eventual champion, depending on the competition format and results.

Darren Webster wins at Game Shop Darts

Darren Webster won the GSD Thursday competition at Game Shop Darts LTD, beating Kevin Peacher 3–0 in the final.

Webster recorded six victories and produced a 95.94 against Marcus Stubington, along with an 88.29 against Kieran Jefferson.

James Hubbard was another standout performer, recording 100.20 against Darren Massen and 93.94 against Sonny Page.

Hubbard finished with five victories, but Webster was the player who took the title.

South West results: Samuel King wins again

Samuel King made it two tournament victories in successive daily roundups.

After winning at Devizes on Wednesday, King returned to the winners' enclosure at the Deers Leap Under-70 competition, defeating Wayne Millin 4–1 in the final.

King recorded six victories, while Millin led the match-win count with eight.

Dillon Moran produced the highest average of the competition, 85.89 against Lee Judd, and also recorded 84.41.

Lewis Saunders reached 79.11, with six victories of his own.

It was another substantial Under-70 event, with 70 matches recorded, and good to see King continuing his winning form.

John Nelson makes it another winning evening

Another player who followed up Wednesday's success was John Nelson.

Nelson won Thursday's Inbetweener competition, defeating Arun Grewal 3–0 in the final.

He recorded nine victories, with leading averages of 95.94, 92.02, 90.18, 85.08 and 83.50.

That's a particularly strong collection of figures.

After his Tadworth victory on Wednesday, which included two averages above 100, Nelson has now recorded two tournament victories in consecutive daily reports.

The consistency across both evenings is certainly worth recognising.

Women's darts: Crystal Larkin wins at Boundary Park Academy

There was a ladies' round robin included in Thursday's results at Boundary Park Academy, held at Bar 1895 Darts.

Crystal Larkin won the competition, defeating Heidi Heald 2–1 in the final and finishing with five victories.

Heald recorded the highest average in the event, 54.78, and finished with four wins. Larkin's best recorded average was 51.83, while Lottie Tomlin reached 47.71.

There were 19 matches recorded in the competition.

WADC update

I couldn't identify any specifically WADC-labelled competitions among Thursday's 62 tournaments, so there are no confirmed WADC results to report in this roundup.

That doesn't mean there wasn't women's darts taking place, of course, and the Boundary Park Academy ladies' competition deserves its mention.

Junior Volts: six competitions across the country

There were six Junior Volts competitions recorded on Thursday, with some good performances from the younger players.

Location	Winner	Final result
Resolven	Cody Hughes	3–2 v Ashton John
Oldham	Oscar Monkton	3–1 v Matthew Roberts
Buxton	Adam Bines	3–1 v Angus Redfern
Penarth	Dylan Person	3–1 v Leo Driscoll
Manchester	Harrison Doherty	3–2 v Ollie Pollard
Gillingham	Charlie Smith	3–0 v Ralph Burnett

There were several performances worth picking out.

At Resolven, Kenzie Watkins produced a 91.09 average against Ollie Griffiths, the highest individual average among the six Junior Volts competitions. Jack Powell recorded 85.89, while Cody Hughes came through to win the title.

At Manchester, both Charlie Thomason and Harrison Doherty recorded 81.24 averages. Doherty won six matches and the competition, while Thomason also recorded six victories.

Dylan Person recorded 81.24 at Penarth on the way to winning the event, while Adam Bines produced 73.32 and seven victories at Buxton.

Oscar Monkton won six matches at Oldham, recording a best average of 77.08.

And at Gillingham, Charlie Smith won five matches, defeating Ralph Burnett 3–0 in the final.

Once again, it's encouraging to see so many juniors getting regular competitive darts.

More performances worth mentioning

With 62 competitions in the database, there were plenty of other results that deserve recognition.

At Brynmawr Social Club, Ben Bevan defeated Finley Bennett 3–1 in the final, with both players recording seven victories. Paul Jarvis hit a 100.20, while Bennett recorded 96.97, 93.94 and 91.09.

At Cardiff County Conservative Club, Edward Manley defeated John Cotterell 3–1 in the final. Josef Howlett produced the highest average of 91.09.

At Clwb Emrys Circuit 3.0, Lee Hughes won nine matches and defeated Jeff Bass 3–0 in the final, with a best average of 91.09.

At the Rock Avenue Club in Gillingham, George Cressey won seven matches, beating Michael Finch 3–1 in the final. Cressey recorded averages of 95.36, 88.41, 88.30 and 86.64.

And at Credenhill Social & Sports Club, Adam Mitchell won nine matches to take the Sub-60 Series title, defeating Edward Richardson-Morris 3–0.

These are the sort of performances that can easily get overlooked when we're concentrating on the highest averages.

Thursday's ten highest individual averages

Based on the Q4QS daily results report. These are individual match averages, not tournament averages.

Player	Average	Competition
Alfie Fisken	111.33	Hotshots Sports Bar
Jonathan Kavanagh	104.86	Hindley Social Club
Rhys Evans	100.20	Vetz Sports Bar
Paul Jarvis	100.20	Brynmawr Social Club
James Hubbard	100.20	GSD Thursday
Ryan Davies	100.20	Junction Inn
Finley Bennett	96.97	Brynmawr Social Club
Dan Fingard	96.97	Hindley Social Club
Anthony Paul Hitchen	96.97	Hindley Social Club
Mason Hale	96.69	Rack Cafe, Huddersfield

My five standout performances

1. Alfie Fisken: The highest average of the day, 111.33, backed up by a 91.09.
2. Mason Hale: Seven victories, three averages above 90 and a 96.69 in the final.
3. Kaya Baysal: Another title following Wednesday's success, with seven victories and a best average of 95.94.
4. Anthony Paul Hitchen: Nine victories in a competition containing 125 recorded matches.
5. John Nelson: Nine victories and five leading averages between 83.50 and 95.94, following Wednesday's tournament win.

Special mentions to Jonathan Kavanagh, George Cressey, Lee Hughes and Adam Mitchell.

Another 62 tournaments added to Q4QS

Thursday's results were a good mixture of high averages, consistent tournament winners, junior competitions, ladies' darts and the various average-restricted competitions that provide opportunities for players at different standards.

Alfie Fisken's 111.33 was the headline number, but I think Mason Hale's performance deserves just as much attention.

And it's interesting to see Kaya Baysal and John Nelson winning on consecutive days. That's something you don't always notice when looking at tournament results individually, but it becomes apparent when you start following the daily reports.

That's one of the reasons I enjoy putting these roundups together. There are always stories beyond the biggest averages and the most recognisable names.

Another 62 competitions are now part of the Q4QS Database, with more players, matches and performances contributing to the bigger picture of grassroots darts.

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

Yesterday's Darts Results: Ashton Brown Hits 107.36, Kaya Baysal Wins Nine Matches and 45 Tournaments Added – 28 October 2026

Wednesday was another busy day for grassroots darts, with 45 tournaments added to the Q4QS Database and plenty of good performances across the country.

There were some impressive individual averages, including a 107.36 from Ashton Brown, while Kaya Baysal put together one of the most convincing tournament-winning performances of the day.

Closer to home, Chris Martin won at Purton, Samuel King came through at Devizes, and Joseph Lauridsen enjoyed a very good evening in the Junior Volts competition at Exeter.

The women's competitions also deserve a mention, with Kirsty Jones winning at Evesham and Rhian O'Sullivan producing some excellent darts at Arrows Darts Venue.

And, as usual, there were plenty of competitions where the biggest average didn't necessarily belong to the eventual winner.

Ashton Brown produces Wednesday's highest average

The highest individual average in Wednesday's results came from Ashton Brown, who recorded 107.36 against Darren Davies at the ADC Sanctioned Round Robin at Sartan Club in Bristol.

Brown also produced a 96.97 against Lou Ballantyne, so it certainly wasn't a one-off performance.

However, the tournament went to Ricky Palmer, who defeated Alfie Palmer 4–3 in the final.

Ricky finished with six victories, while Warren Ryan recorded seven, the most in the competition. Cooper Cornish also had six wins.

It's another reminder that producing the best average and winning the tournament are two different things. Both are achievements, but consistency over an evening often makes the difference.

Kaya Baysal's remarkable evening at Pendle

If I were picking the most complete performance of Wednesday, Kaya Baysal would be very difficult to overlook.

At Pendle Super Series 3, Week 5, held at Nelson Poultry Social Club, Baysal recorded nine victories and defeated Michael Pearson 3–0 in the final.

But it's the averages that really stand out.

Average	Opponent
100.20	Jay Link
100.20	Lewis Wainman
95.94	Michael Pearson
93.94	Ian Watson
89.55	Evan Williams

That's two three-figure averages, another two above 93, and nine match victories.

Michael Pearson recorded seven wins and Evan Williams six, but Baysal was the player who came through to collect the title.

One outstanding average is always worth mentioning. Putting together five performances like those in the same competition is something else.

John Nelson doubles up on three-figure averages

John Nelson was another player who combined strong scoring with a tournament victory.

At the RRS8 Open Average competition at Tadworth Social Club, Nelson defeated Aidan Oliver 3–1 in the final and recorded eight victories.

His leading averages were 103.66 against Damien Olver and 100.20 against Billy Titchener.

Wayne Brill also impressed with averages of 96.97 and 91.09, finishing with six victories alongside runner-up Oliver.

Nelson's combination of high averages and eight wins makes this another of Wednesday's strongest performances.

Danny Goddard and Lewis Gurney impress

At The Anchor Inn Vault Break, Danny Goddard defeated Jayden Lee 3–1 in the final.

Goddard recorded seven victories and produced a 103.66 against Lee earlier in the competition. He also had two averages of 85.89, followed by 83.14 in the final.

At TMG Social Club, Lewis Gurney won Wednesday's Money In Money Out competition, defeating Matt Macintosh 3–1.

Gurney finished with eight victories, recording averages of 100.20, 91.09 and 88.41 among his leading performances.

Macintosh also had a good evening, recording seven victories and a 91.09 average.

Both winners deserve credit for doing more than simply producing one big number.

South West highlights: Purton, Devizes and Bristol

There was plenty of activity across the South West, and three competitions in particular caught my attention.

Chris Martin wins at Purton Red House

Chris Martin won the Under-70 Average Round Robin Cash In–Cash Out competition at Purton Red House, defeating Alfie Woolford 4–0 in the final.

Martin finished with seven victories, the same number as Woolford and Wayne Franklin.

Steve Monk produced the competition's highest individual average, 91.09 against Dave Taylor, while Martin's leading averages included 76.42 against Lewis Roze and 75.00 against Jordan Herbert.

With 75 matches recorded, this was a sizeable competition, and Martin did well to come through the field.

Samuel King takes the Devizes title

At the Devizes Town Under-70 Average Round Robin, Samuel King defeated Teddy Sheppard 4–2 in the final, finishing with eight victories.

Sheppard and Steven House both recorded seven wins.

House produced the highest average of the competition, 81.24 against Mike Barton, while Dan Waylen recorded 79.11 and Chris Hiscock reached 76.56.

Again, it was the player who kept winning matches rather than the one with the highest individual average who eventually collected the title.

Ricky Palmer wins in Bristol

At Sartan Club in Bristol, Ricky Palmer won the ADC Sanctioned Round Robin, beating Alfie Palmer 4–3 in the final.

As mentioned earlier, Ashton Brown recorded the day's highest average of 107.36 in this competition.

With 75 matches played and several players recording five or more victories, there was plenty of competitive darts.

Women's darts: Rhian O'Sullivan and Kirsty Jones take the titles

There were two ladies' competitions in Wednesday's results, and both deserve their own mention.

At Arrows Darts Venue, Rhian O'Sullivan defeated Eve Watson 3–1 in the final of the Ladies Open Tournament.

O'Sullivan finished with six victories and recorded some excellent averages:

• 90.18 against Tia Sterio
• 82.64 in the final against Eve Watson
• 81.29 against Kirsten Casley
• 75.15 against Naomi Doyle

That's a very good collection of performances, particularly the 90.18 and the two further averages above 80.

Watson also recorded an 84.23 and finished with five victories.

Meanwhile, at Evesham Darts Competitions, Kirsty Jones won the Ladies Open, defeating Mhia 'Shotgun' Vernall 3–0 in the final.

Jones finished with five victories, averaging 60.93 in the final, alongside earlier performances of 55.67 and 54.65.

Vernall recorded four wins.

The two competitions had quite different average levels, but that's one of the things I like about grassroots darts. There's room for players at different stages of their development to compete and enjoy success.

WADC update

I couldn't identify any specifically WADC-labelled competitions among Wednesday's 45 recorded tournaments.

However, the two ladies' competitions above were included in the results, so there was certainly women's darts to report. I wouldn't want to label either event as WADC without confirmation.

Junior Volts: seven competitions and plenty of promising performances

Seven Junior Volts competitions appeared in Wednesday's results, including events in Exeter, Newport, Pontypool, Lowestoft, Norwich, Stowmarket and Llantwit Major.

Venue	Winner	Final
The Kings Pub, Exeter	Joseph Lauridsen	3–0 v Freddie Pattenden
King Alfred, Lowestoft	Rhys Tonkes	3–1 v Oakley Smith
Llantwit Major RFC	Charlie Greenslade	3–2 v Kyrun Davies
Out Out Bar, Newport	Harley Glycos	3–2 v Nico Adams
Pilcs, Pontypool	Rhys Evans	3–1 v Archie Bourne
Pinches Cue Club, Norwich	Max Adderson	3–2 v Theo Fiddy
The Bull Room, Stowmarket	Harvey Stringer	3–0 v Taylor Hayward

Joseph Lauridsen wins eight matches in Exeter

Joseph Lauridsen's victory at The Kings Pub in Exeter was one of the standout junior results.

He defeated Freddie Pattenden 3–0 in the final, finishing with eight victories, and recorded averages of 75.47 against Lewis Woods and 68.32 against Jamie Clyburn.

Aaron Rea also enjoyed a good evening with six victories.

Harley Glycos impresses in Newport

At Out Out Bar, Harley Glycos defeated Nico Adams 3–2 in the final.

Glycos recorded five victories and produced averages of 85.92 against Liam Cook and 85.89 against Cruz Adams.

Interestingly, Liam Cook also appears as the winner of the Season 6 Series at Next-Level Darts Academy, where he defeated Glycos 2–1 and recorded a 100.20 against Hayden Morgan.

It's encouraging to see these young players putting in strong performances across different competitions.

Other junior performances

At Pontypool, Rhys Evans recorded seven victories, while Archie Bourne produced an 81.33 average.

At Norwich, Theo Fiddy recorded an 81.24, although Max Adderson won the competition.

At Stowmarket, Harvey Stringer won seven matches, while Leo Dale produced an 81.24.

And at Lowestoft, Parker Gillings recorded the highest average of 75.15, with Rhys Tonkes eventually taking the title.

There's a lot more to junior darts than just the biggest averages. Regular competitive experience, learning to win close matches and getting through difficult games are all important parts of development.

More winners from Wednesday's competitions

There were plenty of other performances worth picking out from the 45 tournaments.

At Bedlinog Rugby Football Club, Jack Davies defeated Bryan Flew 3–0 in the final. Flew recorded a 100.20, 96.97 and 93.94, but Davies took the title.

At the Goat Penygroes Vault Break, Alex Williams won seven matches and defeated Jac Owen 3–1 in the final. Williams recorded 91.09, 86.71, 85.89 and 84.08 among his leading averages. That's another good example of consistency.

Lee Hughes won eight matches at the Rack & Flight Club in Treorchy, defeating Ben Hunt 3–2 in the final and recording a best average of 93.94.

At Oliver's Sports Bar, Louis Melville collected ten victories, the most by any player in an individual competition highlighted in Wednesday's report. He defeated Liam Hughes 3–0 in the final, with a leading average of 93.94.

And at The Progressive Club, Marc Page recorded nine victories, defeating Jason Clarke 3–0 in the final. Gav Smith produced the highest average there, 103.66.

Other winners included Stuart Dutton at Bradmoor Farm, Jamie Tyas at Top Tee, Ross Hales in the Aylesbury Midweek Plate, Phil Day at the Red Lion Paulton Under-55 competition, and Adam Bines in the Wednesday Under-65 Series.

Wednesday's ten highest individual averages

These are the highest recorded individual match averages from the daily results, including repeat appearances where a player achieved the same figure more than once.

Player	Average	Competition
Ashton Brown	107.36	ADC Sanctioned Round Robin
John Nelson	103.66	RRS8 Open Average
Danny Goddard	103.66	Anchor Inn Vault Break
Gav Smith	103.66	Progressive Round Robin
Euan Preece	102.38	Shooters Bar
Bryan Flew	100.20	Bedlinog Vault Break
Kaya Baysal	100.20	Pendle Super Series
Kaya Baysal	100.20	Pendle Super Series
John Nelson	100.20	RRS8 Open Average
Steve Coote	100.20	Royal Lounge Vault Break

These are individual match averages, not tournament averages.

My five standout performances

1. Kaya Baysal: Nine victories, two 100.20 averages and three more performances between 89.55 and 95.94.
2. Ashton Brown: Wednesday's highest average of 107.36, backed up by a 96.97.
3. John Nelson: Eight victories, two three-figure averages and the Tadworth title.
4. Rhian O'Sullivan: Six victories, a 90.18 and two more averages above 80 on the way to winning the Ladies Open.
5. Joseph Lauridsen: Eight victories at Junior Volts Exeter, including a 3–0 final victory.

Special mentions to Danny Goddard, Lewis Gurney, Alex Williams and Louis Melville.

Another 45 tournaments added to Q4QS

Wednesday was another good illustration of just how much grassroots darts is taking place.

There were some excellent averages, particularly from Ashton Brown, but I think Kaya Baysal's performance probably gets my vote for the day.

Two averages above 100, another three approaching that level, nine victories and the title. That's an impressive evening.

It was also good to see two women's competitions in the results, seven Junior Volts events, and plenty of Under-55, Under-65 and Under-70 competitions providing opportunities for players across different standards.

And that's really what these daily roundups are about. Not just the players hitting the biggest numbers, but recognising the people who are getting out, competing and winning matches at every level.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaya Baysal continues his excellent run

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jayden Walker wins another Junior Volts title

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

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

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

Joshua Stott averaged 78.37, while Petty recorded 76.74.

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

Shane Turner breaks the 100 barrier

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

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

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

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

Alec Small hits 115.62 in Wattsville

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

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

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

Anderson finished with eight victories, while Small collected seven.

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

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

Adam Clarke wins in Lichfield – with some extraordinary averages

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

The recorded averages were extraordinary.

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

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

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

Liam Cook wins in Cwmbran

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

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

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

Prettyjohn and Bravon Monjero each finished with five victories.

Damian Corr takes the Halifax title

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

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

Jordon Catherall recorded 86.71, while Clifford produced 84.52.

A convincing tournament performance from Corr.

More Monday winners

There were several other results worth mentioning.

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

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

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

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

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

Junior darts: four Junior Volts competitions

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

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

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

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

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

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

WADC: blind doubles at Red Rose Darts Hub

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

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

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

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

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

Monday's highest recorded averages

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

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

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

My five standout performances

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

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

Another 33 tournaments added to Q4QS

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Eastern European Darts Challenge Review: Duff Doubles Up Before Kádár Claims Final Title in Timișoara

 

The Eastern European Darts Challenge once again showcased the growing strength of darts across Eastern Europe, with three days of high-quality WDF competition in Timișoara producing six ranking champions across the men's and women's events.

More than 140 competitors from across Europe travelled to Romania for a packed weekend featuring three men's singles and three ladies' singles tournaments, with several established international names battling alongside emerging talent.

Duff dominates the opening events

The men's competitions were headlined by an outstanding weekend from former WDF World Champion Neil Duff, who claimed two titles from the opening two tournaments.

Duff opened the weekend by lifting the TIDO – WDF Open Singles, defeating the in-form Kaya Baysal 5–2 in the final. The Northern Irishman averaged over 96 in the championship match after producing another series of composed performances throughout the knockout stages.

He followed that success by adding the TDGP – WDF Open Singles title, once again winning 5–2, this time overcoming Hungary's Borbély András in the final. Duff rarely looked troubled throughout the tournament, recording numerous averages in the 90s and reinforcing why he remains one of the WDF circuit's most consistent performers.

Kádár finishes the weekend in style

Sunday belonged to László Kádár.

After navigating another exceptionally competitive field, Kádár captured the TDC – WDF Open Singles title with a thrilling 5–4 victory over England's Anthony Brown.

It proved one of the matches of the weekend, with both players producing high-quality darts before Kádár edged the deciding stages to lift the trophy. Earlier in the event he had defeated Kaya Baysal in another outstanding semi-final that also went the distance.

Tekauer and Olteanu share the honours

The ladies' events produced an equally compelling storyline.

Greta Tekauer dominated the opening half of the weekend, winning both the TIDO Ladies Singles and TDGP Ladies Singles, defeating Giulia Olteanu in both finals to establish herself as the player to beat.
Olteanu, however, responded brilliantly in the final tournament.

After another excellent run through the knockout stages she finally gained revenge, defeating Tekauer 5–4 in a closely contested TDC Ladies Singles final to prevent a clean sweep and finish the weekend on a high.

Outstanding performances

While six trophies were awarded, several players consistently impressed across all three days.

Neil Duff's two titles underlined his remarkable consistency, while Kaya Baysal featured deep into multiple events and recorded the highest average of the weekend with a superb 100.26. Anthony Brown, Dmitrii Rogov, Borbély András, Petr Touš, Simon Birkett and Mladen Radosavljević all enjoyed excellent weekends with repeated deep runs against strong opposition.
On the women's side, Greta Tekauer and Giulia Olteanu were deservedly the dominant figures, contesting all three finals between them and providing one of the defining rivalries of the weekend.

A successful weekend for WDF darts

The Eastern European Darts Challenge once again demonstrated the growing strength and depth of WDF competition. With competitive international fields, several outstanding individual performances and six deserving champions, the event delivered another memorable weekend for players and fans alike.

As the WDF season continues, many of the weekend's leading performers will carry valuable ranking points and confidence into the next round of international competition, with Neil Duff's double triumph and László Kádár's dramatic Sunday victory standing among the headline stories from Romania.

Modus Super Series Week 10 Preview: Form Players Ready to Battle

 

 

The Modus Super Series returns for Week 10 with another intriguing field combining established names, rising talent and players arriving in excellent form.

While there are no guarantees in one of darts' most unpredictable competitions, several players have built impressive momentum over recent weeks and will believe they can make a serious impact.

One of the standout names heading into the week is Nathan Potter. The Englishman recently reached the final of a PDC Development Tour event and has continued to produce consistently solid performances against strong opposition. If he can translate that form onto the Modus stage, he could be one of the players to beat.

Dutch youngster Jamai van den Herik also arrives with plenty of confidence. Recent Development Tour events have seen him reach multiple deep runs, including two semi-finals, highlighting both his consistency and scoring ability. His recent 9-1 record in the Q4QS database suggests he's carrying plenty of momentum into Week 10.

Few players anywhere are enjoying a hotter run than Chas Barstow. Multiple local titles and an unbeaten stretch of victories have made him one of the form players in grassroots darts. Confidence can often be priceless in the Modus format, and Barstow certainly won't be lacking any.

Scottish thrower Jim McEwan has also produced some eye-catching displays recently. A runner-up finish at the Isle of Man International Festival, coupled with several high-quality averages, demonstrates that he's capable of mixing it with quality opposition.

Another player worth watching is Kaya Baysal. The young talent arrives after claiming a title at the Swiss Open & Helvetia Open and has continued to make deep runs on the JDC circuit. His experience against fellow rising stars should stand him in good stead this week.

If there is a potential dark horse, Mike Warburton fits the bill perfectly. He recently produced a remarkable 110.51 average on the PDC Challenge Tour, showing the explosive scoring power needed to trouble anybody over the shorter Modus format.

Elsewhere, experienced campaigners Jamie Lewis and former World Champion Robert Thornton add further quality to what looks a highly competitive field, while Jack Aldridge and Carl Batchelor have both shown they possess the game to produce big performances when confidence is flowing.Finally is Lee Evans (the Welsh One!), who has the ability is playing his A game 

Six To Follow

Nathan Potter – Consistent Development Tour performances make him one of the most reliable players in the field.

Jamai van den Herik – Excellent recent momentum with multiple deep runs.

Chas Barstow – One of the hottest players on current form.

Jim McEwan – Proven he can average well in pressure matches.

Kaya Baysal – Young talent with recent title-winning confidence.

Mike Warburton – Capable of producing huge scoring bursts that can change matches quickly.

Whatever happens, Week 10 promises another entertaining week of darts, with experienced professionals, emerging stars and in-form players all chasing valuable victories. If recent performances are anything to go by, expect plenty of big averages, close contests and perhaps a surprise run or two before the week is over.

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.