The stage is set for one of the biggest weeks of the Modus Super Series season, as twelve weekly winners return to battle it out for the coveted Champions Week title.
Every player has already proved they can win a week, but one name arrives with a remarkable record that immediately catches the eye.
Derek Coulson – The Man Everyone Has to Beat?
If there is one player carrying serious momentum into Champions Week, it has to be Derek Coulson.
Not only did he qualify for Champions Week, he did so in emphatic fashion by winning every single match during his qualifying week. That's a rare achievement at Modus level and sends a clear message to the rest of the field.
Coulson has also shown he possesses genuine scoring power. Earlier this season he fired a stunning 106.59 average at a PDC Players Championship and recorded an impressive 6-1 victory over Niko Springer. If he reproduces anything like that form this week, he'll take some stopping.
Robertson Arrives in Red-Hot Form
While Coulson may be the headline act, Scott Robertson is arguably the form player coming into the event.
The Scotsman has won his last ten matches in the Q4QS database and arrives after lifting both the England Open and Denmark Open & Masters titles. During that run he defeated WDF World Champion Neil Duff with a superb 103.58 average, highlighting the level he's currently producing.
Neil Duff Looking to Add Another Big Title
Former WDF World Champion Neil Duff is always a dangerous proposition.
Duff recently won the Eastern European Darts Challenge and arrives having won eight of his last ten matches. Champions Week has a habit of rewarding experience, and few players in this field possess more of it.
Young Talent Ready to Shine
Several younger players will believe this could be their breakthrough week.
Jack Aldridge has already shown he can compete with established names after defeating Michael Unterbuchner on the Challenge Tour, while Henry Coates continues to gain valuable experience through both the Development Tour and Players Championship circuit.
Both have demonstrated the scoring ability required to upset the favourites if they can find consistency over the week.
Dark Horses
Champions Week often throws up a surprise, and several players fit that description.
Jack Tweddell recently impressed against Raymond van Barneveld despite defeat and continues to produce strong performances.
Archie Self arrives in outstanding form after winning four Vault titles in recent months and boasting a 9-1 record from his last ten matches, while David Evans has already shown he can compete deep into PDC Challenge Tour events.
None of them will fear the occasion.
Six To Follow
🎯 Derek Coulson
🎯 Scott Robertson
🎯 Neil Duff
🎯 Jack Aldridge
🎯 Henry Coates
🎯 Archie Self
Storylines to Watch
- 🏆 Can Derek Coulson continue the incredible form that saw him qualify by winning every match?
- 🔥 Scott Robertson arrives on a perfect 10-match winning streak.
- 💪 Can Neil Duff add another televised title to his collection?
- ⭐ Will one of the younger stars announce themselves on the Modus stage?
- 🎯 Which weekly winner will handle the pressure of Champions Week best?
Prediction
Champions Week rarely follows the script, but it's difficult to look beyond Derek Coulson after the way he qualified.
Winning an entire qualifying week without defeat is an outstanding achievement, and if he can maintain that level he'll be the man everyone wants to avoid.
Scott Robertson looks the biggest challenger on current form, while Neil Duff's experience means he can never be discounted. Expect a week full of quality darts, high averages and plenty of drama before one player is crowned Champions Week champion.
