Results

Gary finds the finish despite Angus's scoring edge

Angus led the averages 34.73 to 31.11, but Gary claimed the 3–2 win in the Springwell Cup Final.

The opening recorded exchange saw Gary score 26 to leave 275, before Angus score 17 to leave 284. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Angus supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 34.73 against Gary's 31.11. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Angus had the edge on average, but Gary found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Gary produced the match's biggest visit with 121, while Angus reached 83. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Gary's winning performance. Gary reached three figures on 2 visits.

The recorded final-leg visits include 4 busts for Gary and 1 bust for Angus. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Angus was still on 9 when Gary took out 2. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Gary.

Gary closed the match with a 2 checkout (Miss → D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. Gary used 124 darts across the match.

Gary took Player of the Match (8.5); Angus was rated 7.5.

Gary secures victory over John L

John L finished on the losing side as Gary secured a victory in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw John L score 33 to leave 168, before Gary score 83 to leave 118. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Gary built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 28.71 average to John L's 24.71. The 4.00-point gap shows where Gary gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Both players found a best visit of 83, so the biggest scoring burst offered no separation.

The recorded final-leg visits include 1 bust for Gary and 2 busts for John L. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. John L was still on 28 when Gary took out 4. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Gary.

Gary closed the match with a 4 checkout (Miss → S2 → D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 21 darts.

Gary took Player of the Match (7.3); John L was rated 5.4.

Stewart ends losing run with Adrian victory

After 2 consecutive defeats in the recorded DDL League results, Stewart beat Adrian to return to winning ways.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adrian score 31 to leave 170, before Stewart score 43 to leave 158. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Stewart's 17.23 average and Adrian's 15.71 left a gap of just 1.52 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Stewart produced the match's biggest visit with 58, while Adrian reached 44. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Stewart's winning performance.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Stewart needed 35 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 8 busts for Stewart and 6 busts for Adrian. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Adrian was still on 2 when Stewart took out 8. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Stewart.

Stewart closed the match with a 8 checkout (Miss → S4 → D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Stewart took Player of the Match (5.7); Adrian was rated 3.9.

Jon G returns to winning ways against John L

After 2 consecutive defeats in the recorded DDL League results, Jon G beat John L to return to winning ways.

The opening recorded exchange saw Jon G score 40 to leave 161, before John L score 40 to leave 161. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

John L supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 20.38 against Jon G's 20.10. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: John L had the edge on average, but Jon G found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

John L produced the match's biggest visit with 78, while Jon G reached 60. John L could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Jon G needed 30 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 4 busts for Jon G and 3 busts for John L. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. John L was still on 4 when Jon G took out 2. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Jon G.

Jon G closed the match with a 2 checkout (Miss → D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Jon G took Player of the Match (6.6); John L was rated 4.5.

Matt returns to winning ways against Dean S

After 4 consecutive defeats in the recorded DDL League results, Matt beat Dean S to return to winning ways.

The opening recorded exchange saw Matt score 52 to leave 149, before Dean S score 29 to leave 172. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Matt's 16.30 average and Dean S's 15.71 left a gap of just 0.59 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Dean S produced the match's biggest visit with 84, while Matt reached 52. Dean S could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Matt needed 37 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 7 busts for Matt and 6 busts for Dean S. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Dean S was still on 2 when Matt took out 9. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Matt.

Matt closed the match with a 9 checkout (S1 → D4). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Matt took Player of the Match (5.7); Dean S was rated 4.5.

Duncan wins Jon G meeting

Duncan beat Jon G in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Duncan score 19 to leave 182, before Jon G score 17 to leave 184. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Jon G supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 26.43 against Duncan's 26.22. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Jon G had the edge on average, but Duncan found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Duncan produced the match's biggest visit with 77, while Jon G reached 51. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Duncan's winning performance.

The recorded final-leg visits include 1 bust for Duncan. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Jon G was still on 16 when Duncan took out 38. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Duncan.

Duncan closed the match with a 38 checkout (Miss → D19). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 23 darts.

Duncan took Player of the Match (8.1); Jon G was rated 5.9.

Dean S extends winning run against John L

Victory over John L made it 3 successive wins for Dean S in the recorded DDL League results.

The opening recorded exchange saw John L score 24 to leave 177, before Dean S score 22 to leave 179. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Dean S built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 28.71 average to John L's 23.00. The 5.71-point gap shows where Dean S gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Dean S produced the match's biggest visit with 74, while John L reached 43. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Dean S's winning performance.

John L was still on 40 when Dean S took out 37. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Dean S.

Dean S closed the match with a 37 checkout (S5 → D8 → D8). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 21 darts.

Dean S took Player of the Match (8.4); John L was rated 4.6.

Angus wins Alan meeting

Angus beat Alan in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Alan score 23 to leave 178, before Angus score 33 to leave 168. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Alan supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 17.82 against Angus's 17.23. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Alan had the edge on average, but Angus found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Alan produced the match's biggest visit with 91, while Angus reached 62. Alan could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Angus needed 35 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 5 busts for Angus and 5 busts for Alan. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Alan was still on 5 when Angus took out 2. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Angus.

Angus closed the match with a 2 checkout (Miss → D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Angus took Player of the Match (5.8); Alan was rated 4.8.

Adrian takes the points against Duncan

DDL League honours went to Adrian, who defeated Duncan.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adrian score 22 to leave 179, before Duncan score 36 to leave 165. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Adrian built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 18.84 average to Duncan's 15.25. The 3.59-point gap shows where Adrian gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Duncan produced the match's biggest visit with 54, while Adrian reached 53. Duncan could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Adrian needed 32 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 6 busts for Adrian and 5 busts for Duncan. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Duncan was still on 18 when Adrian took out 4. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Adrian.

Adrian closed the match with a 4 checkout (D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Adrian took Player of the Match (6.0); Duncan was rated 4.3.

Duane makes it 7 straight wins

Victory over Gary made it 7 successive wins for Duane in the recorded DDL League results.

The opening recorded exchange saw Duane score 10 to leave 191, before Gary score 43 to leave 158. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Gary supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 19.90 against Duane's 17.23. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Gary had the edge on average, but Duane found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Duane produced the match's biggest visit with 60, while Gary reached 43. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Duane's winning performance.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Duane needed 35 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 4 busts for Duane and 6 busts for Gary. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Gary was still on 2 when Duane took out 4. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Duane.

Duane closed the match with a 4 checkout (Miss → Miss → D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Duane took Player of the Match (6.4); Gary was rated 4.1.

Angus takes the points against Stewart

DDL League honours went to Angus, who defeated Stewart.

The opening recorded exchange saw Stewart score 26 to leave 175, before Angus score 63 to leave 138. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Angus's 14.02 average and Stewart's 11.26 left a gap of just 2.76 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Angus produced the match's biggest visit with 63, while Stewart reached 50. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Angus's winning performance.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Angus needed 43 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 8 busts for Angus and 5 busts for Stewart. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Stewart was still on 2 when Angus took out 2. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Angus.

Angus closed the match with a 2 checkout (Miss → Miss → D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Angus took Player of the Match (5.6); Stewart was rated 3.7.

Chalkey takes the points against Matt

DDL League honours went to Chalkey, who defeated Matt.

The opening recorded exchange saw Matt score 80 to leave 121, before Chalkey score 60 to leave 141. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Chalkey built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 40.20 average to Matt's 31.24. The 8.96-point gap shows where Chalkey gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Both players found a best visit of 80, so the biggest scoring burst offered no separation.

The recorded final-leg visits include 1 bust for Chalkey and 1 bust for Matt. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Matt was still on 24 when Chalkey took out 16. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Chalkey.

Chalkey closed the match with a 16 checkout (Miss → D8). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 15 darts, an efficient finish to the contest.

Chalkey took Player of the Match (9.0); Matt was rated 7.0.

Chalkey takes the points against Angus

DDL League honours went to Chalkey, who defeated Angus.

The opening recorded exchange saw Angus score 36 to leave 165, before Chalkey score 20 to leave 181. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Chalkey's 13.40 average and Angus's 12.98 left a gap of just 0.42 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Chalkey produced the match's biggest visit with 82, while Angus reached 76. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Chalkey's winning performance.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Chalkey needed 45 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 5 busts for Chalkey and 1 bust for Angus. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Angus was still on 2 when Chalkey took out 4. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Chalkey.

Chalkey closed the match with a 4 checkout (D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Chalkey took Player of the Match (5.6); Angus was rated 4.0.

Duane extends winning run against Scott

Victory over Scott made it 6 successive wins for Duane in the recorded DDL League results.

The opening recorded exchange saw Duane score 70 to leave 131, before Scott score 69 to leave 132. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Duane built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 30.15 average to Scott's 26.12. The 4.03-point gap shows where Duane gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Scott produced the match's biggest visit with 87, while Duane reached 81. Scott could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

The recorded final-leg visits include 1 bust for Scott. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Scott was still on 53 when Duane took out 14. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Duane.

Duane closed the match with a 14 checkout (Miss → D7). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 20 darts.

Duane took Player of the Match (8.5); Scott was rated 5.6.

Adam takes the points against Alan

DDL League honours went to Adam, who defeated Alan.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adam score 25 to leave 176, before Alan score 76 to leave 125. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Adam's 28.71 average and Alan's 26.85 left a gap of just 1.86 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Alan produced the match's biggest visit with 78, while Adam reached 73. Alan could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

The recorded final-leg visits include 1 bust for Adam and 3 busts for Alan. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Alan was still on 22 when Adam took out 38. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Adam.

Adam closed the match with a 38 checkout (D19). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 21 darts.

Adam took Player of the Match (7.7); Alan was rated 6.6.

Adrian ends losing run with Matt victory

After 5 consecutive defeats in the recorded DDL League results, Adrian beat Matt to return to winning ways.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adrian score 48 to leave 153, before Matt score 30 to leave 171. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Adrian built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 21.54 average to Matt's 16.58. The 4.96-point gap shows where Adrian gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Adrian produced the match's biggest visit with 57, while Matt reached 45. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Adrian's winning performance.

The recorded final-leg visits include 8 busts for Adrian and 3 busts for Matt. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Matt was still on 2 when Adrian took out 6. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Adrian.

Adrian closed the match with a 6 checkout (D3). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 28 darts.

Adrian took Player of the Match (6.4); Matt was rated 4.2.

Duncan wins Barry meeting

Duncan beat Barry in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Duncan score 14 to leave 187, before Barry score 35 to leave 166. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Barry supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 12.44 against Duncan's 11.60. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Barry had the edge on average, but Duncan found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Barry produced the match's biggest visit with 86, while Duncan reached 80. Barry could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Duncan needed 52 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 11 busts for Duncan and 11 busts for Barry. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Barry was still on 2 when Duncan took out 2. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Duncan.

Duncan closed the match with a 2 checkout (D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Duncan took Player of the Match (5.5); Barry was rated 3.9.

Dean S wins Adrian meeting

Dean S beat Adrian in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adrian score 35 to leave 166, before Dean S score 31 to leave 170. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Dean S's 25.13 average and Adrian's 24.41 left a gap of just 0.72 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Adrian produced the match's biggest visit with 58, while Dean S reached 38. Adrian could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

The recorded final-leg visits include 2 busts for Adrian. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Adrian was still on 22 when Dean S took out 35. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Dean S.

Dean S closed the match with a 35 checkout (S17 → Miss → D9). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 24 darts.

Dean S took Player of the Match (7.9); Adrian was rated 5.3.

Duane cements second place with victory over Duncan

Duane secured second place in the 2026 Depot Darts League by beating Duncan 1–0 on Thursday morning. His 19th league victory takes him to 58 points, beyond the reach of every player below him, with one match still to play.

The opening exchanges suggested a much quicker finish. Duane struck 81 and then 95 to leave just 25 after six darts, while Duncan’s first two visits of 25 and 3 left him on 173. It was a commanding early advantage, but turning that scoring into the winning double proved far less straightforward.

Duane worked down through 15 and 12 as Duncan began to close the gap. Visits of 56 and 55, the latter including the bull, brought Duncan to 35. He then reduced that to 14, keeping the result alive while Duane found himself on double one.

What followed was a prolonged struggle to finish. Misses and busts gave both players further chances, with Duncan eventually reaching eight. Duane finally found double one to end the contest, leaving Duncan still needing double four. After all the early scoring and late frustration, a two-point checkout settled both the match and the race for second.

SECOND PLACE CONFIRMED — Duane has 58 points from 27 matches: 19 wins, one draw and seven defeats. Duncan remains on 48 with three matches left, so even three wins would take him only to 57. Angus can reach 54 and John L 52; every other challenger has a lower ceiling. Duane is therefore mathematically guaranteed to finish runner-up behind champion Gary.

The season is not over for Duane. His remaining league fixture is against Gary on 21 October, with the chance to reach 20 wins and 61 points. That result can no longer change his finishing position: second place is secured.

Barry wins Scott meeting

Barry beat Scott in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Barry score 71 to leave 130, before Scott score 33 to leave 168. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Barry's 37.69 average and Scott's 35.60 left a gap of just 2.09 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Barry produced the match's biggest visit with 71, while Scott reached 58. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Barry's winning performance.

The recorded final-leg visits include 1 bust for Barry. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Scott was still on 23 when Barry took out 36. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Barry.

Barry closed the match with a 36 checkout (D18). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 16 darts.

Barry took Player of the Match (8.9); Scott was rated 7.0.

Angus wins Adam meeting

Angus beat Adam in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Angus score 69 to leave 132, before Adam score 8 to leave 193. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Angus built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 54.82 average to Adam's 25.33. The 29.49-point gap shows where Angus gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Angus produced the match's biggest visit with 69, while Adam reached 43. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Angus's winning performance.

Adam was still on 125 when Angus took out 24. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Angus.

Angus closed the match with a 24 checkout (Miss → D12). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 11 darts, an efficient finish to the contest.

Angus took Player of the Match (8.9); Adam was rated 5.2.

Alan takes the points against Barry

DDL League honours went to Alan, who defeated Barry.

The opening recorded exchange saw Barry score 60 to leave 141, before Alan score 22 to leave 179. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Barry supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 18.09 against Alan's 17.23. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Barry had the edge on average, but Alan found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Alan produced the match's biggest visit with 87, while Barry reached 63. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Alan's winning performance.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Alan needed 35 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 5 busts for Alan and 6 busts for Barry. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Barry was still on 2 when Alan took out 6. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Alan.

Alan closed the match with a 6 checkout (Miss → D3). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Alan took Player of the Match (6.4); Barry was rated 4.8.

Duncan ends losing run with Scott victory

After 3 consecutive defeats in the recorded DDL League results, Duncan beat Scott to return to winning ways.

The opening recorded exchange saw Duncan score 12 to leave 189, before Scott score 18 to leave 183. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Duncan's 19.45 average and Scott's 16.90 left a gap of just 2.55 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Duncan produced the match's biggest visit with 72, while Scott reached 37. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Duncan's winning performance.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Duncan needed 31 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 3 busts for Duncan. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Scott was still on 32 when Duncan took out 4. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Duncan.

Duncan closed the match with a 4 checkout (D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Duncan took Player of the Match (5.9); Scott was rated 4.0.

Dean S takes the shootout verdict against Stewart

Dean S defeated Stewart in the DDL League, winning via the DDL Shootout (63–21).

The opening recorded exchange saw Stewart score 32 to leave 169, before Dean S score 47 to leave 154. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the DDL Shootout.

Stewart supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 9.79 against Dean S's 9.28. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Stewart had the edge on average, but Dean S found the route to victory when the match moved to a shootout.

Stewart produced the match's biggest visit with 60, while Dean S reached 57. Stewart could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

The recorded final-leg visits include 17 busts for Dean S and 22 busts for Stewart. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish.

Normal scoring did not produce the deciding finish, so the contest moved into the DDL Shootout. Dean S won the final high-score round 63–21, turning the tiebreak into the result. The shootout darts are separate from the normal match averages, which included 64 scoring darts for Dean S.

Dean S took Player of the Match (5.3); Stewart was rated 3.8.

Barry returns to winning ways against Adrian

After 2 consecutive defeats in the recorded DDL League results, Barry beat Adrian to return to winning ways.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adrian score 9 to leave 192, before Barry score 20 to leave 181. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Barry's 18.27 average and Adrian's 18.09 left a gap of just 0.18 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Adrian produced the match's biggest visit with 70, while Barry reached 58. Adrian could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Barry needed 33 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 3 busts for Barry and 5 busts for Adrian. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Adrian was still on 2 when Barry took out 6. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Barry.

Barry closed the match with a 6 checkout (Miss → D3). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Barry took Player of the Match (6.1); Adrian was rated 4.3.

Stewart takes the points against Chalkey

DDL League honours went to Stewart, who defeated Chalkey.

The opening recorded exchange saw Stewart score 74 to leave 127, before Chalkey score 37 to leave 164. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Stewart built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 50.25 average to Chalkey's 45.67. The 4.58-point gap shows where Stewart gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Stewart produced the match's biggest visit with 79, while Chalkey reached 68. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Stewart's winning performance.

Chalkey was still on 64 when Stewart took out 5. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Stewart.

Stewart closed the match with a 5 checkout (S1 → Miss → D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 12 darts, an efficient finish to the contest.

Stewart took Player of the Match (9.0); Chalkey was rated 7.3.

Duane finds the finish despite Jon G's scoring edge

Jon G led the averages 32.83 to 28.71, but Duane claimed the win in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Duane score 18 to leave 183, before Jon G score 41 to leave 160. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Jon G supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 32.83 against Duane's 28.71. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Jon G had the edge on average, but Duane found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Duane produced the match's biggest visit with 50, while Jon G reached 41. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Duane's winning performance.

Jon G was still on 4 when Duane took out 32. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Duane.

Duane closed the match with a 32 checkout (Miss → Miss → D16). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 21 darts.

Duane took Player of the Match (8.2); Jon G was rated 6.9.

Gary extends winning run against Matt

Victory over Matt made it 5 successive wins for Gary in the recorded DDL League results.

The opening recorded exchange saw Matt score 29 to leave 172, before Gary score 22 to leave 179. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Matt supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 12.18 against Gary's 10.05. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Matt had the edge on average, but Gary found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Matt produced the match's biggest visit with 62, while Gary reached 54. Matt could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Gary needed 60 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 9 busts for Gary and 12 busts for Matt. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Matt was still on 2 when Gary took out 2. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Gary.

Gary closed the match with a 2 checkout (Miss → D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Gary took Player of the Match (5.2); Matt was rated 3.9.

Scott returns to winning ways against John L

After 2 consecutive defeats in the recorded DDL League results, Scott beat John L to return to winning ways.

The opening recorded exchange saw John L score 13 to leave 188, before Scott score 11 to leave 190. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Scott built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 37.69 average to John L's 31.94. The 5.75-point gap shows where Scott gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Scott produced the match's biggest visit with 92, while John L reached 61. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Scott's winning performance.

The recorded final-leg visits include 1 bust for Scott and 1 bust for John L. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. John L was still on 20 when Scott took out 2. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Scott.

Scott closed the match with a 2 checkout (Miss → Miss → D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 16 darts.

Scott took Player of the Match (8.9); John L was rated 6.5.

Adam wins Barry meeting

Adam beat Barry in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adam score 40 to leave 161, before Barry score 52 to leave 149. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Adam's 11.82 average and Barry's 11.65 left a gap of just 0.17 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Adam produced the match's biggest visit with 64, while Barry reached 60. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Adam's winning performance.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Adam needed 51 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 10 busts for Adam and 10 busts for Barry. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Barry was still on 3 when Adam took out 4. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Adam.

Adam closed the match with a 4 checkout (D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Adam took Player of the Match (5.5); Barry was rated 3.9.

Alan returns to winning ways against Adrian

After 4 consecutive defeats in the recorded DDL League results, Alan beat Adrian to return to winning ways.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adrian score 44 to leave 157, before Alan score 53 to leave 148. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Adrian supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 12.70 against Alan's 11.60. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Adrian had the edge on average, but Alan found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Alan produced the match's biggest visit with 68, while Adrian reached 54. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Alan's winning performance.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Alan needed 52 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 4 busts for Alan and 10 busts for Adrian. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Adrian was still on 2 when Alan took out 4. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Alan.

Alan closed the match with a 4 checkout (D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Alan took Player of the Match (5.5); Adrian was rated 3.7.

John L secures victory over Alan

Alan finished on the losing side as John L secured a victory in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw John L score 100 to leave 101, before Alan score 11 to leave 190. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

John L built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 23.19 average to Alan's 18.78. The 4.41-point gap shows where John L gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

John L produced the match's biggest visit with 100, while Alan reached 37. It was the largest single scoring contribution in John L's winning performance. John L reached three figures on one visit.

The recorded final-leg visits include 4 busts for John L. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Alan was still on 32 when John L took out 16. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to John L.

John L closed the match with a 16 checkout (Miss → S8 → D4). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 26 darts.

John L took Player of the Match (6.6); Alan was rated 4.5.

Adam wins Adrian meeting

Adam beat Adrian in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adrian score 49 to leave 152, before Adam score 24 to leave 177. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Adam's 35.47 average and Adrian's 32.83 left a gap of just 2.64 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Adam produced the match's biggest visit with 80, while Adrian reached 61. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Adam's winning performance.

The recorded final-leg visits include 1 bust for Adam. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Adrian was still on 4 when Adam took out 7. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Adam.

Adam closed the match with a 7 checkout (S3 → Miss → D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 17 darts.

Adam took Player of the Match (8.7); Adrian was rated 6.8.

Matt's higher average cannot deny Jon G

Matt led the averages 29.70 to 25.13, but Jon G claimed the win in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Matt score 32 to leave 169, before Jon G score 44 to leave 157. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Matt supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 29.70 against Jon G's 25.13. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Matt had the edge on average, but Jon G found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Matt produced the match's biggest visit with 71, while Jon G reached 52. Matt could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

The recorded final-leg visits include 2 busts for Matt. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Matt was still on 3 when Jon G took out 12. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Jon G.

Jon G closed the match with a 12 checkout (S6 → Miss → D3). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 24 darts.

Jon G took Player of the Match (7.6); Matt was rated 6.5.

Gary makes it 4 straight wins

Victory over Stewart made it 4 successive wins for Gary in the recorded DDL League results.

The opening recorded exchange saw Stewart score 39 to leave 162, before Gary score 37 to leave 164. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Gary built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 50.25 average to Stewart's 26.18. The 24.07-point gap shows where Gary gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Gary produced the match's biggest visit with 78, while Stewart reached 39. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Gary's winning performance.

Stewart was still on 105 when Gary took out 56. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Gary.

Gary closed the match with a 56 checkout (T16 → Miss → D4). The finishing visit supplied the final flourish: a substantial outshot to turn the scoring work into victory. The winning leg was completed in 12 darts, an efficient finish to the contest.

After this confirmed result, Gary stood on 61 points with 3 league games remaining. One more win would guarantee him the title regardless of other results. He could clinch sooner if his remaining challengers drop enough points.

Gary took Player of the Match (9.2); Stewart was rated 5.6.

Adrian's higher average cannot deny Chalkey

Adrian led the averages 29.40 to 21.54, but Chalkey claimed the win in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Chalkey score 30 to leave 171, before Adrian score 83 to leave 118. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Adrian supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 29.40 against Chalkey's 21.54. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Adrian had the edge on average, but Chalkey found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Adrian produced the match's biggest visit with 83, while Chalkey reached 38. Adrian could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

The recorded final-leg visits include 6 busts for Adrian. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Adrian was still on 5 when Chalkey took out 2. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Chalkey.

Chalkey closed the match with a 2 checkout (D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 28 darts.

Adrian took Player of the Match (6.2); Chalkey was rated 5.8.

Matt wins Scott meeting

Matt beat Scott in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Matt score 76 to leave 125, before Scott score 37 to leave 164. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Matt built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 40.20 average to Scott's 29.25. The 10.95-point gap shows where Matt gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Matt produced the match's biggest visit with 76, while Scott reached 44. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Matt's winning performance.

Scott was still on 84 when Matt took out 25. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Matt.

Matt closed the match with a 25 checkout (S18 → S1 → D3). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 15 darts, an efficient finish to the contest.

Matt took Player of the Match (9.0); Scott was rated 6.2.

Stewart wins Scott meeting

Stewart beat Scott in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Stewart score 38 to leave 163, before Scott score 24 to leave 177. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Stewart built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 27.41 average to Scott's 24.00. The 3.41-point gap shows where Stewart gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Scott produced the match's biggest visit with 61, while Stewart reached 45. Scott could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

The recorded final-leg visits include 1 bust for Stewart and 1 bust for Scott. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Scott was still on 41 when Stewart took out 21. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Stewart.

Stewart closed the match with a 21 checkout (S1 → D10). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 22 darts.

Stewart took Player of the Match (7.6); Scott was rated 5.4.

Chalkey takes the points against Dean S

DDL League honours went to Chalkey, who defeated Dean S.

The opening recorded exchange saw Chalkey score 90 to leave 111, before Dean S score 40 to leave 161. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Chalkey's 16.75 average and Dean S's 15.97 left a gap of just 0.78 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Chalkey produced the match's biggest visit with 90, while Dean S reached 54. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Chalkey's winning performance.

This was no quick march to the winning double: Chalkey needed 36 darts to complete the leg. The length of the contest gives the final checkout its significance—scoring alone had not brought an early conclusion. The recorded final-leg visits include 4 busts for Chalkey and 2 busts for Dean S. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Dean S was still on 4 when Chalkey took out 2. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Chalkey.

Chalkey closed the match with a 2 checkout (D1). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win.

Chalkey took Player of the Match (5.8); Dean S was rated 4.2.

Chalkey wins Adam meeting

Chalkey beat Adam in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Chalkey score 140 to leave 61, before Adam score 41 to leave 160. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Chalkey built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 67.00 average to Adam's 33.50. The 33.50-point gap shows where Chalkey gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Chalkey produced the match's biggest visit with 140, while Adam reached 41. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Chalkey's winning performance. Chalkey recorded 1 visit of 140 or more.

Adam was still on 134 when Chalkey took out 31. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Chalkey.

Chalkey closed the match with a 31 checkout (S11 → S10 → D5). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 9 darts, an efficient finish to the contest.

Chalkey took Player of the Match (9.5); Adam was rated 6.8.

Gary makes it 3 straight wins

Victory over Angus made it 3 successive wins for Gary in the recorded DDL League results.

The opening recorded exchange saw Angus score 23 to leave 178, before Gary score 27 to leave 174. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

There was little to separate the players in the scoring figures. Gary's 33.50 average and Angus's 31.17 left a gap of just 2.33 points per visit. With neither player enjoying a substantial advantage on that measure, the decisive difference lay in turning the scoring into a completed finish.

Angus produced the match's biggest visit with 64, while Gary reached 43. Angus could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

Angus was still on 14 when Gary took out 20. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Gary.

Gary closed the match with a 20 checkout (S10 → Miss → D5). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 18 darts.

After this confirmed result, Gary stood on 58 points with 4 league games remaining. 2 more wins would guarantee him the title regardless of other results. He could clinch sooner if his remaining challengers drop enough points.

Gary took Player of the Match (7.3); Angus was rated 7.0.

Adam wins Duncan meeting

Adam beat Duncan in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adam score 30 to leave 171, before Duncan score 34 to leave 167. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Duncan supplied the stronger scoring rate, averaging 25.70 against Adam's 24.12. That made this a contest in which scoring power and the final result told different stories: Duncan had the edge on average, but Adam found the route to victory. In double-out darts, the finish can outweigh everything that comes before it.

Duncan produced the match's biggest visit with 60, while Adam reached 55. Duncan could point to the larger scoring burst, but it did not secure the result.

The recorded final-leg visits include 2 busts for Adam and 3 busts for Duncan. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Duncan was still on 4 when Adam took out 4. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Adam.

Adam closed the match with a 4 checkout (Miss → D2). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 25 darts.

Adam took Player of the Match (6.6); Duncan was rated 5.2.

Angus secures victory over Dean S

Dean S finished on the losing side as Angus secured a victory in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Angus score 31 to leave 170, before Dean S score 15 to leave 186. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Angus built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 25.13 average to Dean S's 21.75. The 3.38-point gap shows where Angus gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Angus produced the match's biggest visit with 53, while Dean S reached 37. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Angus's winning performance.

The recorded final-leg visits include 2 busts for Angus. Those visits left the scores unchanged and prolonged the route to a finish. Dean S was still on 27 when Angus took out 8. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Angus.

Angus closed the match with a 8 checkout (D4). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 24 darts.

Angus took Player of the Match (7.9); Dean S was rated 5.2.

Adrian secures victory over John L

John L finished on the losing side as Adrian secured a victory in the DDL League.

The opening recorded exchange saw Adrian score 60 to leave 141, before John L score 25 to leave 176. Those first visits set the starting point for a contest that would ultimately be settled by the finish.

Adrian built the stronger scoring platform, returning a 37.69 average to John L's 28.60. The 9.09-point gap shows where Adrian gained an advantage across the recorded darts, although that scoring work still had to be converted into a winning double.

Adrian produced the match's biggest visit with 60, while John L reached 57. It was the largest single scoring contribution in Adrian's winning performance.

John L was still on 58 when Adrian took out 10. The opponent had brought the remaining score within 170, but the decisive finish belonged to Adrian.

Adrian closed the match with a 10 checkout (D5). The checkout may have been small in value, but it was the decisive score of the match—the one that turned the contest into a confirmed win. The winning leg was completed in 16 darts.

Adrian took Player of the Match (8.9); John L was rated 5.2.

Angus finds the finish as Jon G's scoring edge goes unrewarded

Angus defeated Jon G in the DDL League. Jon G finished with the higher average, but it was Angus who secured the result.

Jon G held a 1.66-point advantage in three-dart average, 14.49 to 12.83. It was a reminder that the stronger average alone does not guarantee victory.

Angus produced the match's biggest visit of 56, compared with 48 from Jon G. Angus still supplied the biggest single scoring burst of the contest.

Angus completed the leg in 47 darts. A 2 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Angus three league points.

Angus is the DDL Player of the Match with a 5.4 rating. Jon G receives 3.8.

Stewart gets the verdict against Jon G in closely matched scoring

Stewart defeated Jon G in the DDL League. There was little between the two on average, with the result ultimately going Stewart's way.

Stewart held a 0.17-point advantage in three-dart average, 16.75 to 16.58.

Stewart produced the match's biggest visit of 76, compared with 68 from Jon G.

Stewart completed the leg in 36 darts. A 2 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Stewart three league points.

Stewart is the DDL Player of the Match with a 5.8 rating. Jon G receives 4.6.

Adrian gets the job done against Jon G

Adrian defeated Jon G in the DDL League.

Adrian held a 5.63-point advantage in three-dart average, 27.41 to 21.78.

Adrian produced the match's biggest visit of 59, compared with 45 from Jon G.

Adrian completed the leg in 22 darts. A 4 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Adrian three league points.

Adrian is the DDL Player of the Match with a 8.0 rating. Jon G receives 4.9.

Barry gets the verdict against Stewart in closely matched scoring

Barry defeated Stewart in the DDL League. There was little between the two on average, with the result ultimately going Barry's way.

Barry held a 1.06-point advantage in three-dart average, 21.54 to 20.48.

Stewart produced the match's biggest visit of 58, compared with 49 from Barry.

Barry completed the leg in 28 darts. A 10 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Barry three league points. It also made it 2 consecutive league wins.

John L finds the finish as Barry's scoring edge goes unrewarded

John L defeated Barry in the DDL League. Barry finished with the higher average, but it was John L who secured the result.

Barry held a 2.39-point advantage in three-dart average, 34.13 to 31.74. It was a reminder that the stronger average alone does not guarantee victory.

John L produced the match's biggest visit of 81, compared with 65 from Barry. John L still supplied the biggest single scoring burst of the contest.

John L completed the leg in 19 darts. A 10 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned John L three league points. It also made it 2 consecutive league wins.

Matt finds the finish as Alan's scoring edge goes unrewarded

Matt defeated Alan in the DDL League. Alan finished with the higher average, but it was Matt who secured the result.

Alan held a 3.00-point advantage in three-dart average, 15.83 to 12.83. It was a reminder that the stronger average alone does not guarantee victory.

Alan produced the match's biggest visit of 77, compared with 65 from Matt.

Matt completed the leg in 47 darts. A 4 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Matt three league points.

Duane finds the finish as Adrian's scoring edge goes unrewarded

Duane defeated Adrian in the DDL League. Adrian finished with the higher average, but it was Duane who secured the result.

Adrian held a 1.39-point advantage in three-dart average, 19.66 to 18.27. It was a reminder that the stronger average alone does not guarantee victory.

Adrian produced the match's biggest visit of 74, compared with 71 from Duane.

Duane completed the leg in 33 darts. A 2 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Duane three league points. It also made it 5 consecutive league wins.

Barry gets the verdict against Matt in closely matched scoring

Barry defeated Matt in the DDL League. There was little between the two on average, with the result ultimately going Barry's way.

Barry held a 2.11-point advantage in three-dart average, 22.33 to 20.22.

Barry produced the match's biggest visit of 71, compared with 58 from Matt.

Barry completed the leg in 27 darts. A 2 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Barry three league points.

Gary gets the verdict against Chalkey in closely matched scoring

Gary defeated Chalkey in the DDL League. There was little between the two on average, with the result ultimately going Gary's way.

Gary held a 2.84-point advantage in three-dart average, 35.47 to 32.63.

Gary produced the match's biggest visit of 74, compared with 69 from Chalkey.

Gary completed the leg in 17 darts. A 12 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Gary three league points. It also made it 5 consecutive league wins.

Stewart gets the verdict against Alan in closely matched scoring

Stewart defeated Alan in the DDL League. There was little between the two on average, with the result ultimately going Stewart's way.

Stewart held a 0.50-point advantage in three-dart average, 33.50 to 33.00.

Alan produced the match's biggest visit of 84, compared with 61 from Stewart.

Stewart completed the leg in 18 darts. A 8 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Stewart three league points.

Adam finds the finish as Dean S's scoring edge goes unrewarded

Adam defeated Dean S in the DDL League. Dean S finished with the higher average, but it was Adam who secured the result.

Dean S held a 0.02-point advantage in three-dart average, 27.43 to 27.41. It was a reminder that the stronger average alone does not guarantee victory.

Dean S produced the match's biggest visit of 60, compared with 45 from Adam.

Adam completed the leg in 22 darts. A 20 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Adam three league points.

Chalkey gets the job done against Adrian

Chalkey defeated Adrian in the DDL League.

Chalkey held a 3.72-point advantage in three-dart average, 26.22 to 22.50.

Adrian produced the match's biggest visit of 69, compared with 60 from Chalkey.

Chalkey completed the leg in 23 darts. A 18 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Chalkey three league points.

Scott gets the verdict against Angus in closely matched scoring

Scott defeated Angus in the DDL League. There was little between the two on average, with the result ultimately going Scott's way.

Scott held a 1.00-point advantage in three-dart average, 25.13 to 24.13.

Scott produced the match's biggest visit of 64, compared with 38 from Angus.

Scott completed the leg in 24 darts. A 28 checkout sealed the win.

The victory earned Scott three league points. It also made it 5 consecutive league wins.

Duane digs in to edge Alan in a long battle

Duane stayed patient through a demanding leg and eventually found D1 to complete a 2 checkout after 54 darts. Alan recorded the slightly higher average, 11.94 to 11.17, but Duane produced the match’s best visit of 54 and took the decisive chance to secure the league win.

Dean S takes his chance to see off Jon G

Dean S claimed the points with a 6 checkout, finishing on D3 after 37 darts. Both players reached a highest visit of 56 and Jon G posted the stronger average at 19.26, but Dean S stayed in the contest and converted the match-winning opportunity when it arrived.

Jon G holds his nerve after late finishing drama

Jon G took control with the match’s biggest scoring visit, an 82 that moved him from 159 to 77, before the contest tightened dramatically at the doubles. Chalkey reached 20 but busted after finding D20, while Jon G also busted on 16. Chalkey returned to leave 4, but Jon G made no mistake with his next dart, pinning D8 to complete a 20-dart victory with a 30.15 average.

Alan survives double trouble to upset Duncan

Alan raced to a finish with visits of 64 and 97, leaving 40 after only six darts. Duncan answered with an 80 and then 35 to reach 8, setting up a tense spell in which both players repeatedly busted on small finishes. Duncan eventually moved down to 4 but could not take the chance, and Alan returned to hit D5 with his 19th dart. Alan averaged 31.74 to Duncan’s 29.55 and handed Duncan a second consecutive league defeat.

Gary’s finishing keeps the title charge moving

Gary produced a controlled 19-dart victory, averaging 31.74 and checking out 24 with his only dart at double. Dean S recorded the higher top visit—50 to Gary’s 45—but the league leader’s clean finishing secured the points.

John L ends Duncan’s six-game winning streak

John L delivered the morning’s standout performance, opening with a 64.33 first-nine average before completing the leg in 16 darts. He averaged 37.69 overall and checked out 8, while Duncan averaged 34.60 but missed four darts at double.