Q4QS Weekly Spotlight: Three Players Who Caught My Eye This Week (week ending 16rh August 2026)

 

Another seven days of grassroots darts has produced plenty of candidates for the Q4QS Weekly Spotlight, but this week's final three all caught my eye for very different reasons.

For Pete Hughes, it was the sheer volume of success. Four tournament victories in five days made him almost impossible to leave out. Ricky King combined three titles with some exceptional scoring, including averages north of 100. And Owen Bates saved one of the week's biggest individual performances for Saturday, coming through a large field to win the Ilfracombe Summer Open.

As always, this isn't designed simply to reproduce the week's results or pick the three highest averages. I'm looking for the players whose performances and stories genuinely stood out to me over the previous seven days.

Pete Hughes

Player Profile

There isn't much Pete Hughes hasn't experienced on the grassroots circuit, and the sheer scale of his 2026 record illustrates just how regularly he competes.

Across 818 recorded matches, Hughes has won 698, giving him an outstanding 85.3% win rate from 124 events. Even more impressively, those appearances have already produced 51 tournament victories, alongside 11 runner-up finishes and 26 semi-finals.

His overall match average sits at 78.50, while his scoring ceiling is considerably higher. His best recorded performance is a remarkable 118.66, and his top five also contain averages of 115.62, 112.73 and 111.33.

Hughes has also consistently proved capable of beating strong opposition. His database includes five recorded victories over Joe Quiney, including a 6–0 win while averaging 92.02 and another 3–0 success with a 93.94.

This Week

Even by Hughes' standards, this was some week.

It began on Monday at The Bengeworth in Evesham, where Hughes collected the title after seven victories, beating Matt Metrovich in the final. His run included two 93.94 averages.

Twenty-four hours later he did it again.

At Bretforton Sports Club, Hughes won eight matches to take another Vault 18 title and stepped the scoring up considerably. He produced 103.66, 100.78 and 98.48 during the event before defeating Dave Honey 3–0 in the final.

Thursday brought title number three at Cue Corner in Worcester. Hughes recorded seven wins, including a 91.09 average, before beating Antony Butler 3–0 in the final.

And on Friday, it was back to Bengeworth.

Victories over George Nurdin and Mitchell Leeming took him into another final, where he edged Richard Coombes 3–2 to complete an extraordinary fourth tournament victory of the week.

Four titles in five days is a remarkable return, and made Hughes one of the simplest Weekly Spotlight selections I've had to make so far.

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Ricky King

Player Profile

Ricky King's database sample isn't as large as Hughes', but what he's done with it is remarkable.

King has won 65 of 72 recorded matches, an exceptional 90.3% win rate, and has already converted nine of his 12 recorded tournament appearances into victories. He also enters the end of this week with a perfect 10–0 record across his last ten matches.

His overall average is 81.35, but again the headline numbers show a much higher ceiling. King has a best recorded average of 111.33, while his five best include 107.36, 104.75, 103.66 and 96.97.

He has also demonstrated that ability away from the local Vault circuit. At the Isle of Man Festival he defeated players including Pat Scurfield, Connor Bowler and Graham Jenkins, with the Bowler victory coming alongside a 104.75 average.

This Week

King's week began with victory at Swanage RBL.

He produced 103.66 against David Elm, added a 93.94 against Jordan Cluskey and then averaged 90.18 in a 3–0 final victory over Alfie Reeves.

Then came Thursday at The Kings Arms in Wallisdown, where King went even bigger.

A 107.36 average against William Young was the standout number of another title-winning run. King won eight matches during the event before defeating Tom Crocker 3–0 in the final.

Twenty-four hours later he completed the hat-trick at Sturminster Football Club.

King defeated Christopher Roberts with a 93.94 average, averaged 93.52 against Jordan Cluskey in the semi-final and then beat Callum Harrison 3–0 to take another title.

That's three titles across the week, accompanied by 107.36, 103.66, 93.94 and 93.52 performances.

For a player already winning more than 90% of his recorded matches, this was another emphatic demonstration of just how difficult Ricky King is proving to beat.

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Owen Bates

Player Profile

Owen Bates is a very different selection from the other two.

He is already competing regularly within the professional system, with his 2026 record including Players Championship, Development Tour, European Tour qualifier and other PDC appearances.

Across 185 recorded matches, Bates has won 124, giving him a 67% win rate against what is often considerably stronger opposition than the typical grassroots field. His overall match average is an excellent 87.79, rising to a Q4QS average of 88.96.

His best recorded average is 104.50 against Stephen Burton at Players Championship 5, while he has also produced 104.01 on the Development Tour and averages above 101 against Bradley Brooks and Madars Razma.

The level of his opposition is perhaps even more revealing. Bates has beaten William O'Connor, Cameron Menzies, Adam Gawlas and Beau Greaves, while his losses include matches against Chris Dobey and Kevin Doets.

This Week

Unlike Hughes and King, Bates didn't need a collection of tournament victories to catch my eye.

He needed one very good Saturday.

The Ilfracombe Summer Open contained 127 recorded matches, and Bates came through 11 matches to lift the title.

His knockout run became increasingly impressive as the tournament progressed.

Bates averaged 99.62 to beat Clint Parkhouse, 96.97 in a 4–0 quarter-final victory over Mathew Hern and 97.62 while defeating Andy Steed 4–1 in the semi-final. He then completed the job with a 5–2 victory over Nigel Gullon.

The result also extended Bates' current recorded form to ten consecutive victories.

It's a slightly different Weekly Spotlight story, but that's exactly why I've included him. A big field, 11 victories, three averages between 96 and 100 in the decisive stages and a tournament title made the Ilfracombe run one of the standout individual performances anywhere in this week's results.

Yesterday’s Darts Results South and South West – Thursday 13 August 2026

 

Thursday produced another huge night of grassroots darts, with 49 tournaments added to the Q4QS database, stretching from regular Vault competitions to limited-average events, junior darts and women’s competition.

There were plenty of familiar names among the winners, but also some excellent individual performances – including a 111.33 average from Jamie Kelling and several players breaking the 100 mark.

Freeman takes the honours at Hangar 61

After previewing the Thursday Night Round Robin at Hangar 61 yesterday, Martyn Freeman came through a competitive field to take the title.

Freeman defeated Corey Oates 3–0 in the final, completing an eight-win night. Liam Moore again showed why he is becoming a player to watch at the venue, recording a 93.94, while Joe Preedy also hit 93.94. Freeman's best recorded performance included an 84.59 average against Moore.

It was a good example of what I mentioned in the preview: these regular round-robin competitions can be extremely difficult to call because there are so many players capable of producing a run on the night.

Harper wins in Yeovil

At Yeovil Labour Club, Mike Harper was the winner, defeating Kevin Dalwood 3–0 in the final.

Harper won eight matches during the tournament and also produced the highest recorded average at the event, a 93.94. Dalwood reached the final with six victories, while Ben Collins also recorded six wins.

Another title for Pete Hughes

Pete Hughes continued his recent run by winning the Vault event at The Cue Corner in Worcester.

Hughes defeated Antony Butler 3–0 in the final, with both players recording seven victories during the tournament. The biggest averages at the venue came from Elliot Smith and Jamie Chaplin, who both reached 96.97, while Hughes recorded a 91.09.

Lawrey wins in Plymouth

Down in Plymouth, Scott Lawrey took the Vault title at Legends Lounge, beating Andy Steed 3–0 in the final.

Lawrey recorded seven victories and produced a best recorded average of 91.09, while Steed reached the final after another strong showing of his own, including an 86.71.

Robbie Martin wins at Shooters

There was another strong field at Shooters Bar in Leominster, where Robbie Martin defeated Matt Yarrow 3–2 to take the title.

Martin finished with eight wins, but one of the performances of the entire night came from Alfie Yarrow, who fired in a 103.66 average. Yarrow also produced two separate 91.09 performances during the event.

Ricky King produces 107.36

Ricky King wasn't just a winner at The Kings Arms in Wallisdown – he also produced one of Thursday's biggest numbers.

King defeated Tom Crocker 3–0 in the final and recorded eight wins, but the standout statistic was his 107.36 average against William Young.

That was the second-highest individual average recorded across Thursday's tournaments.

Kelling tops the averages

The biggest recorded average of the day belonged to Jamie Kelling, who hit an excellent 111.33 at The Wolversdene Club in Andover.

The tournament itself went to Paul Hogan, who beat Ben Simpson 3–2 in the final. Hogan also produced a pair of 100.20 averages during his run to the title.

Elsewhere, Archie Self hit 104.86 at Hotshots Sports Bar in Bletchley, while Ryan Walsh, Richie Edwards, Kurt Parry, Daniel Varney and Alfie Yarrow were among those recording 103.66 averages.

Junior darts

There was plenty happening in the junior game too.

At the JDC VOLTS Series 7 at Arrows, Resolven, Callum Smith defeated Jenson Ellaway 3–2 in the final, while Jack Powell produced the event's highest recorded average at 91.09.

At Cogan Coronation in Penarth, Dylan Person won eight matches on his way to the title, beating Archie Lane 3–1 in the final and recording the tournament's highest average of 74.70.

Mary Enos wins WADC Vault

There was also a victory for Mary Enos in the WADC Vault 2.0 at The Social Bull in Blackwood.

Enos defeated Elisha Perry 3–0 in the final and recorded five victories across the event.

Another busy Thursday

With 49 tournaments added, Thursday again demonstrated the scale of darts taking place below the professional game.

From Martyn Freeman winning at Hangar 61 and Mike Harper taking the honours in Yeovil to huge averages from Jamie Kelling, Ricky King and Alfie Yarrow, there was plenty happening across another packed evening.

And that is exactly what I'm trying to capture with Q4QS – not simply who won, but the players producing performances worth noticing throughout grassroots darts.

Yesterday’s Darts Results South and South West (12th August 2026) – Pete Hughes Shines as 51 Tournaments Hit the Q4QS Database

 

Tuesday produced another packed night of grassroots darts, with 51 tournaments added to the Q4QS database from across the country.

As usual, the focus here is primarily on the South West and surrounding areas, and there was plenty to pick out. Pete Hughes produced the standout local performance at Bretforton, while there were victories for Lee Andrews in Bristol, Warren Ryan at Portishead and Daren Field in Chard.

Further afield, some huge individual averages were recorded on a night where several players broke through the 100 barrier.

Pete Hughes Impresses Again at Bretforton

One of the performances of the night came from Pete Hughes at the Vault 18.0 event at Bretforton Sports Club, Evesham.

Hughes went all the way to the title, defeating Dave Honey 3–0 in the final, and his numbers across the tournament were particularly impressive.

He recorded a 103.66 average against Vicky Barnett and followed that with a 100.78 against Dave Barnett. Another 98.48 came during his meeting with Mitchell Leeming as Hughes accumulated eight wins across the event.

Antony Butler also registered a 93.94, while Mitchell Leeming hit 93.08.

It was another strong night at Bretforton and Hughes continues to be a name regularly appearing among the better performers in these results round-ups.

Lee Andrews Takes Bristol Victory

At Bessellscotts in Bristol, it was Lee Andrews who emerged victorious.

Andrews defeated Matthew Reddy 3–0 in the final and recorded five wins during the tournament. His best recorded average was 78.60, with further efforts of 75.74, 75.15 and 73.92 appearing among the leading performances at the venue.

Matthew Reddy also collected five victories, while Joe Preedy reached four.

Warren Ryan Wins at Portishead

There was a competitive field once again at Portishead Workmens Darts, where the Tuesday Open also offered a prize for the furthest-progressing under-55 player.

Warren Ryan took the title, beating Steve Boundy 4–2 in the final.

Interestingly, Boundy produced several of the best individual averages of the tournament, including an 85.89, but Ryan ultimately claimed the main prize. Both players finished the night with eight recorded wins.

Daren Field Wins in Chard

Daren Field was another familiar name among Tuesday's winners, taking the Vault 18.0 event at The Choughs Hotel in Chard.

Field defeated Kieran Spurdle 3–1 in the final, finishing with seven victories for the night.

Darren Herbert recorded the highest average at the venue with 85.89, while Field produced an 85.03 during his victory over Herbert.

Plenty More Across the South West

Tuesday's programme stretched much further across the region.

At the JDC VOLTS Series event in Minehead, Kyle Chivers took the title after beating Aaron Rea 3–1 in the final. Chivers recorded eight wins during the tournament.

Further south at Indian Queens in Cornwall, Gareth Griffiths enjoyed an excellent evening. Griffiths won the tournament and produced averages of 98.02, 96.97, 96.97 and 94.66 among his recorded performances.

The Tiverton event did not have a winner/final detected in the available match data, so I won't attribute a tournament victory there. However, Andy Steed recorded a 100.20 average, while Craig Todd hit 93.94.

Big Numbers Further Afield

There were some eye-catching averages elsewhere in Tuesday's results.

The highest recorded mark was 107.36, achieved independently by Ryan Davies, Liam Cook, Daniel Astbury and John Roberts. Bryan Flew wasn't far behind with a 104.86, while several more players topped 100.

Liam Cook also converted his big scoring into a tournament victory at the PILCS Club in Pontypool, while John Roberts won at The Church Wicketts in Dawley.

It is worth remembering that these are individual match averages rather than tournament averages, but they provide another useful snapshot of the level being produced around the grassroots game.

Another Busy Tuesday in the Database

With 51 tournaments added, Tuesday was another substantial night for the Q4QS database.

Beyond simply recording winners, continuing to collect these results starts to build a much bigger picture: which players are winning regularly, who is producing the strongest numbers, which venues are attracting competitive fields and who may be worth watching over the weeks and months ahead.

And on this particular Tuesday, Pete Hughes' combination of a tournament victory and multiple high averages makes his Bretforton performance particularly difficult to overlook.

Yesterday’s Darts Results South and South West (11th August 2026) – Hughes Wins at Bengeworth, Field Takes Salisbury and Harwood Delivers at the 49 Club

 

Monday brought another packed night of grassroots darts, with 29 tournaments added to the Q4QS database and plenty of strong performances across the South West and wider coverage area.

The featured winners on the graphic tell much of the story, but there was also one result I definitely wanted to make sure was included: Ellie Harwood’s victory at the 49 Club in Weston-super-Mare.

Pete Hughes takes the Bengeworth title

At The Bengeworth in Evesham, Pete Hughes came through another competitive field to take the Vault 18 title.

Hughes defeated Matt Metrovich 3–2 in the final and finished the event with seven victories. He also produced two 93.94 averages during the tournament, underlining the consistency behind the title run.

The highest average of the event actually came from Mitchell Leeming, who fired a superb 103.66, while Luis Cowley-Bryenton also reached 93.94 and Dave Honey produced 91.09.

Riley Milligan wins JDC VOLTS in Salisbury

The latest JDC VOLTS Series 7 event at Stratford Social Club produced a cracking final, with Riley Milligan edging Joshua Stott 3–2.

Both players finished the event with eight wins, while Milligan’s best recorded average was 77.74. Stott topped the scoring with 79.11 and also produced several other solid performances during a very competitive night.

Daren Field takes the Stratford Social Club title

There was more success in Salisbury later in the evening, as Daren Field won the Vault 18 event at Stratford Social Club.

Field defeated Ben Collins 3–1 in the final and finished with seven wins.

The biggest scoring numbers came from Robbie Martin, who produced 96.97 and 93.56, while Collins also reached 88.41 and 86.87 on his way to the final.

Lee Evans impresses in Andover

At The Wolversdene Club in Andover, Lee Evans produced one of the strongest overall title-winning displays of the night.

Evans beat Henry Povey 3–1 in the final, but it was his scoring throughout the tournament that really stood out.

He recorded:

100.20
97.93
89.88
86.71

and finished with eight victories in total.

That is exactly the kind of complete tournament performance that tends to stand out in the Q4QS data.

Ellie Harwood wins at the 49 Club

This is the result that didn’t make the socials picture but absolutely deserves a mention.

At the 49 Club U65 Round Robin in Weston-super-Mare, Ellie Harwood came through a very competitive field to take the title, defeating James Male 3–0 in the final.

Harwood finished the event with eight wins, the most of anyone in the tournament, and produced a best recorded average of 69.91.

James Male won seven matches and twice reached 83.50, while Luke Adams also finished with seven wins. Dave Dawson matched Male’s 83.50 as the joint-highest average of the event.

This was exactly why the 49 Club event looked so interesting beforehand: limited-average competitions often produce genuinely open fields, and Harwood made the most of the opportunity.

Gary Hiscock beats McCarthy in Calne

There was another interesting result at North Star Club in Calne, where Gary Hiscock defeated Josh McCarthy 3–1 in the final.

McCarthy produced the highest average of the entire day with a huge 112.73, but it was Hiscock who ultimately took the title.

Hiscock himself produced 85.08 and 83.63 during the event and completed the night with six wins.

A perfect reminder that the highest average does not always translate into the trophy.

Finlay Cleave wins in Paignton

At 8 Ball Bar & Sports in Paignton, Finlay Cleave claimed the title after beating Andy Steed 3–1 in the final.

Cleave won eight matches and produced averages of 91.09, 89.24 and 88.41 during his run.

The highest individual average there came from Carl McFarlane, who fired an excellent 107.36.

More standout performances

There were some enormous numbers elsewhere too.

Shane Turner produced a stunning sequence at Riverside Club in Wycombe, recording 111.33, 111.33 and 111.31 during a title-winning run.

Alec Small won at Wattsville with a 104.16 in the final, while Ryan Davies hit 100.20 in the same event.

The top individual averages across Monday’s data were led by:

Josh McCarthy – 112.73
Shane Turner – 111.33
Carl McFarlane – 107.36
Stuart Scarsbrook – 107.36
Alec Small – 104.16
Mitchell Leeming – 103.66

Another strong Monday for Q4QS

Monday may have featured fewer tournaments than the weekend, but the quality was certainly there.

Pete Hughes won in Evesham, Riley Milligan took JDC honours in Salisbury, Daren Field won at Stratford Social Club, Lee Evans impressed in Andover and Ellie Harwood came through a highly competitive U65 field at the 49 Club.

With another 29 tournaments now added, the Q4QS database continues to build a clearer picture of who is winning, who is improving and who is producing the standout performances across the grassroots game.

Yesterday's Darts Results South and South West– 31 July 2026

 

Thirty-nine tournaments were added to the Q4QS database on Friday, making it another busy evening across the grassroots darts scene. As always, the South West produced plenty of eye-catching performances, with several familiar names lifting Vault titles, while there were also standout displays from around the country featuring some exceptional three-dart averages.

The South West was once again at the heart of the action.

Pete Hughes claimed the Vault 18.0 title at The Bengeworth Club, Evesham, defeating Graham Hall 3-1 in the final. While Hughes lifted the trophy, it was Joe Quiney who produced one of the performances of the night, firing in a superb 111.33 average, with Vince Tipple also breaking the 107 barrier during an excellent evening of darts.

Cornwall also celebrated a winner as Jamie Kay enjoyed an outstanding run to victory at St Breward AFC & Social Club. Kay defeated Dennis Bryant 3-1 in the final and impressed throughout the night, recording four of the venue's five highest averages while winning ten matches across the competition.

Gloucestershire provided another high-quality event where Shaun Vernall edged Joe Bagguley 3-2 in a closely fought final at Saintbridge Sports Club. Paul Meyer produced the headline average of 100.20 during the evening, while Bagguley also recorded two performances above 93, underlining the strength of the field.

In Somerset, Andy Steed lifted the title at Bullets Sports Bar, Yeovil, overcoming Ben Collins 3-1 in the final. Daren Field and George Hughes both posted impressive 96.97 averages, highlighting the quality throughout the competition rather than just the eventual winner.

Taunton's Pegasus 68 Club saw Steven Rees defeat Jack Bellingham 3-0 in the final. Bellingham produced the night's highest averages at the venue, but Rees was clinical when it mattered most to secure another Vault title.

The women's action at Bengeworth saw Jane Price defeat Rachel Curtis 3-2 to take the WADC Vault title, rounding off another successful evening for one of the South West's busiest venues.

Away from the South West there were several exceptional performances.

The standout average of the day belonged to Shane Turner, who produced a stunning 120.24 average at East Challow before Lee Evans eventually claimed the title. Elsewhere, Roger Crook, Mick Rodgers, Jake Eichen and Jack Harvey all featured among the day's highest averages, while Paul Rowley and Luke Harding both exceeded the 104 mark in their respective events.

Another 39 tournaments added to the database demonstrates the incredible depth of grassroots darts currently being played across the UK. Every evening brings new winners, new standout performances and more movement within the Q4QS rankings, with Friday's action providing another excellent snapshot of the strength of local darts.

Friday 10 July Results Round-Up – Shaun Vernall, Pete Hughes and C-Jay Pipe Among the Winners

 

Friday night brought another busy programme of ADC action across the South West, with packed fields, impressive averages and plenty of familiar names adding more silverware to their growing collections.

From Taunton and Gloucester to Evesham, Bodmin, Sturminster Newton and Yeovil, another excellent evening of grassroots darts produced plenty of quality performances as players continued their push towards the regional finals.

Shaun Vernall Claims Gloucester Honours

One of the standout performances came at Saintbridge Sports Club in Gloucester, where Shaun Vernall lifted another Vault 18 title.

Vernall defeated Will Jackson 3-0 in the final after another composed display. The Gloucestershire ace once again demonstrated why he remains one of the region's most consistent performers, recording the tournament's highest average of 85.89.

Pete Hughes Continues His Fine Form

Another player enjoying an outstanding spell is Pete Hughes, who added another title at The Bengeworth Club, Evesham.

Hughes defeated Darrel Williams 3-0 in the final and produced excellent averages of 97.50 and 91.53 during another superb evening. Mitchell Leeming and Danny Lauby also impressed in another high-quality Evesham field.

C-Jay Pipe Wins Strong Taunton Event

At the Pegasus 68 Club in Taunton, C-Jay Pipe came through a competitive field to defeat Ryan Greenslade 3-0 in the final.

Although Steve Boundy produced the night's highest average at the venue with a superb 100.20, Pipe showed excellent consistency throughout the competition to secure another important Vault victory.

Joshua Meneer Triumphs In Cornwall

The St Breward AFC & Social Club hosted another excellent Cornish Vault.

Joshua Meneer defeated Thomas Evans in the final to continue his impressive run of form, while Mark McGall topped the averages with 88.41 during the evening.

Rob Crocker Lifts Sturminster Title

At Sturminster Football Club, Rob Crocker defeated Steve Stone 3-1 in the final.

Nigel Edwards fired the highest average of the evening with 96.97, but Crocker's consistency proved decisive as he collected another Vault title.

Tom Yates Wins In Yeovil

The Friday night Vault at Bullets Sports Bar saw Tom Yates defeat Tom Pearce 3-1 in the final.

Steven Tavener impressed with the highest average of the night, but Yates held his nerve to claim the title after another competitive evening in Somerset.

Other South West Highlights

• Reece Colley won another strong event at Bostin Darts 180 Bar, continuing his excellent recent run of results.
• Jack Seymour claimed victory at Sarisbury Green Social Club after defeating Pete Broomfield in the final.
• Warren Rixon won the latest Bridgwater Darts Academy Under-18 Series, continuing his excellent junior season.

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South West Winners

🏆 Shaun Vernall – Gloucester

🏆 Pete Hughes – Evesham

🏆 C-Jay Pipe – Taunton

🏆 Joshua Meneer – St Breward

🏆 Rob Crocker – Sturminster Newton

🏆 Tom Yates – Yeovil

🏆 Jack Seymour – Southampton

🏆 Warren Rixon – Bridgwater Under-18 Series

🔥 Performance of the Day: Pete Hughes – Another outstanding title run in Evesham, producing a best average of 97.50.

Another superb Friday evening highlighted the strength of grassroots darts across the South West, with several players continuing excellent runs of form as the race towards the ADC regional finals intensifies.

South West Results Round-Up – Johnny Haines, Neil Meneer and Pete Hughes Among Tuesday's Winners

 

Tuesday night delivered another packed programme of ADC Vault 18 action across the South West, with strong fields, impressive averages and several familiar names continuing their excellent recent form.

From Faringdon and Evesham to Tiverton, Chard, Portland, Bristol and Cornwall, players battled for valuable Vault points as the race towards the regional finals continues.

Johnny Haines Continues His Excellent Season

One of the standout performances came at Faringdon Football Club, where Johnny Haines claimed another Vault 18 title.

Haines defeated Gary Court 3-1 in the final after another high-quality evening. Both players impressed throughout the event, with Gary Court recording a 96.97 average, while Haines produced excellent averages of 95.12, 92.02 and 85.08 on his way to the title.

Pete Hughes Too Strong In Evesham

At Bretforton Sports Club, Pete Hughes produced one of the performances of the night.

He defeated Callum Weaver 3-0 in the final and fired in superb averages of 96.97, 95.94 and 93.94 during an outstanding tournament.

American professional Danny Lauby also featured among the top averages, underlining the strength of the Evesham event.

Neil Meneer Wins Cornwall Showdown

The Indian Queens Working Men's Club hosted another strong Vault event.

Neil Meneer edged Gareth Griffiths 3-1 in the final after both players produced outstanding darts. Each recorded 96.97 averages, making this one of the highest-quality finals of the evening.

Luke Cottrell Triumphs In Tiverton

The Tiverton Vault attracted another competitive field.

Luke Cottrell came through to defeat Freddie Davey 3-2 in the final, while Andy Steed once again featured among the leading performers with another consistent evening.

Leighton Cox Wins In Chard

At The Choughs Hotel, Leighton Cox lifted the title after defeating Darren Herbert 3-1 in the final.

Leighton also posted the event's highest average of 95.94, rounding off an excellent night's work.

Matthew Reddy Claims Bristol Vault

The Bristol Vault at Bessellscotts saw Matthew Reddy defeat Justin Lobb in the final.

Although it was a smaller field, Reddy completed a perfect evening to take another Vault title and valuable ranking points.

Portland Produces Another Strong Event

At Portland Social Club, Matt Yarrow lifted the title with victory over James Hayes.

Meanwhile, Alfie Yarrow produced several excellent performances during the evening, including a highest average of 91.09.

DartAsylum Round Robin

The weekly DartAsylum HQ Under-70 Round Robin once again produced a competitive evening.

Tommy Sperring defeated James Wintle-McKay 4-2 in the final, while Collis Palmer topped the averages with an impressive 85.89.

South West Winners

🏆 Johnny Haines – Faringdon

🏆 Pete Hughes – Evesham

🏆 Neil Meneer – Indian Queens (Cornwall)

🏆 Luke Cottrell – Tiverton

🏆 Leighton Cox – Chard

🏆 Matthew Reddy – Bristol

🏆 Matt Yarrow – Portland

🏆 Tommy Sperring – DartAsylum HQ

🔥 Performance of the Day: Pete Hughes – Three 93+ averages on his way to the Evesham title.

Another superb evening highlighted the strength of grassroots darts across the South West, with plenty of quality on show as the ADC Vault season continues to build towards its regional finals.

Sunday Results Round-Up – Andy Steed, Ben Dean and Henry Cooper Among Sunday's Winners

 

Sunday produced another outstanding day of grassroots darts across the South West, with Vault 18 events attracting strong fields and several players continuing their excellent summer form.

From Taunton and Gloucester to Shaftesbury, Cinderford and Evesham, there were impressive performances throughout the day, with some remarkable averages lighting up the Q4QS database.

Andy Steed Continues Outstanding Season

One of the standout performances came at The Queens Arms, Taunton, where Andy Steed claimed another ADC Vault 18 title.

Steed defeated Jack Bellingham 3-0 in the final, producing averages of 93.94 and 92.02 during another commanding display. Jack Bellingham also impressed throughout the day with two 91+ averages as both players underlined their quality.

Ben Dean Wins Strong Gloucester Vault

Another excellent field assembled at Matson Rugby Club in Gloucester.

Ben Dean lifted the title after defeating Dave Legg 3-1 in the final, but one of the biggest stories came from Shaun Vernall, who produced sensational averages of 107.36, 103.66 and 96.97 during the competition.

Although Vernall fell short of the title, his scoring once again demonstrated why he remains one of the region's most dangerous players.

Henry Cooper Maintains Superb Run

Henry Cooper continued his remarkable consistency at Shaftesbury Football Club.

While the final result wasn't available in the exported data, Cooper once again featured among the tournament's leading performers, recording a highest average of 96.97 and finishing among the day's top winners. His excellent run of form shows no sign of slowing down.

Pete Hughes Fires In Redditch

Pete Hughes produced one of the performances of the day at Abbeydale Social Club.

He defeated Tom Garfield 3-0 in the final while recording a magnificent 118.66 average, one of the highest seen anywhere in the Q4QS database this season. It was an outstanding display from the Redditch player.

Neil Wild Wins High-Quality Evesham Event

The 501 Round Robin Contender Board at Evesham produced some extraordinary scoring.

Neil Wild edged Joe Quiney 4-3 in a superb final, with both players producing incredible averages throughout the tournament.

Joe Quiney topped the averages with 125.25 and 120.05, while Neil Wild responded with 119.55 and 115.71 during one of the highest-quality local competitions of the weekend.

Other South West Highlights

• Andy Steed captured the Taunton Vault title.
• Adrian Williams claimed victory at The Nags Head, Cinderford.
• Ricky King won at Swanage RBL, producing four averages over 88.
• Johnny Haines reached another Vault final at Frimley Green, recording the event's highest average of 93.94.

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South West Standout Performers

🏆 Andy Steed – Taunton Vault Champion

🏆 Ben Dean – Gloucester Vault Champion

🏆 Pete Hughes – Redditch Vault Champion (118.66 average)

🏆 Neil Wild – Evesham Round Robin Champion

🏆 Adrian Williams – Cinderford Champion

🏆 Ricky King – Swanage Champion

🔥 Performance of the Day: Joe Quiney – 125.25 average

Another excellent Sunday highlighted the exceptional standard of grassroots darts across the South West, with several players producing remarkable scoring displays and continuing impressive runs of form.

South and South West Results Round-Up – Haines, Bristow and Hughes Shine On Busy Vault Night

 

Tuesday night saw another huge programme of ADC Vault 18 action across the country, with several South West venues producing high-quality darts as players continued their push for valuable ranking points.

From Bristol and Chard to Tiverton, Faringdon and Evesham, there was plenty to talk about as some familiar names added more silverware to impressive seasons.

Johnny Haines Produces Class Display In Faringdon

Johnny Haines was one of the standout performers of the evening after lifting the Vault 18 title at Faringdon Town Football Club.

Haines defeated Lee Evans 3-0 in the final and produced a superb 102.80 average during the competition. His consistency throughout the evening earned him eight victories and continued an excellent run of recent form.

Lee Evans also impressed, reaching the final while recording a 100.20 average earlier in the tournament.

Jimmy Bristow Wins Strong Bristol Field

One of the strongest events of the evening took place at the Sartan Club in Bristol.

Jimmy Bristow claimed the title after defeating Ashton Brown 3-1 in the final, backing up the form he has shown over recent weeks.

The standard was exceptionally high, with Ryan Palmer, Ashton Brown and Ellis Radford all producing averages in excess of 93 during the evening, highlighting the depth of quality on show.

Pete Hughes Fires Huge Average In Evesham

Pete Hughes produced arguably the performance of the night.

On his way to victory at Bretforton Sports Club, Hughes fired a magnificent 112.73 average, one of the highest averages recorded anywhere in the country on Tuesday.

He defeated Danny Lauby 3-1 in the final, while Joe Quiney continued his consistent form by recording six victories during the evening.

Luke Reed Edges Thriller In Tiverton

The Vault at Elmore Football Club produced one of the closest finals of the night.

Luke Reed edged past Andy Steed 3-2 after both players enjoyed excellent evenings.

The event also featured superb scoring from James Head, Andy Steed and Tom Head, who all recorded impressive 103.66 averages during the competition.

Other South West Highlights

Leighton Cox claimed the title at Chard after defeating Kieran Spurdle in the final, while Matthew Reddy lifted the Bristol Bessellscotts Vault.

Dave Fisher enjoyed another successful evening by winning the Taunton U70 Super Series after defeating James Wellbelove in the final.

Connor Davies also claimed victory at DartAsylum HQ, overcoming Tommy Sperring to lift the Tuesday Night Sub-70 title.

South West Standout Performances

🏆 Johnny Haines – Faringdon Vault Champion

🏆 Jimmy Bristow – Sartan Club Champion

🏆 Pete Hughes – Bretforton Vault Champion

🏆 Luke Reed – Tiverton Vault Champion

🏆 Leighton Cox – Chard Vault Champion

🏆 Dave Fisher – Taunton U70 Champion

🔥 Performance of the Day: Pete Hughes – 112.73 Average