The darts scene is buzzing with action across various leagues! Highcroft Hotdogs are just two games away from clinching the Division One title in the Sutton and District League after a dominant 9-0 victory. Rise Club maintains its lead in Division Two, while Northfield Darts Club secured the Bob Price Cup. Elsewhere, leaders are emerging in the Sheldon and District Summer League, and fierce competition keeps Matthew and Steve Cain tied at the top in the Heartlands Sugardarts league. Old Liberal Club remains undefeated in Stourbridge, and Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘A’ boasts a perfect record in Netherton. Jacqueline Maiden has taken the lead in the West Midlands Ladies Super League, with Staffordshire Knot dominating the Men’s league, and Jason Lowe pushing for a second consecutive title in Amblecote. Finally, Junction ‘B’ celebrates a remarkable double triumph in the Wolverhampton Tuesday Night Darts League, winning both singles and doubles titles.
Sutton and District League: Hotdogs Taste Victory, Rise Club Leads Second Division
In Division One, the pressure is mounting as Highcroft Hotdogs are on the verge of claiming the title. Their recent 9-0 whitewash against St Thomas Lions propelled them to thirty-six points, establishing a crucial four-point lead over second-placed Bishop Vesey. Bishop Vesey also had a strong week, securing an 8-1 home win against Old Horns Lions.
- Key Players: This week saw two perfect 180s (a maximum score in three darts) hit by C. Sammons (Bishop Vesey) and D.G. Bond (Charley’s Flights), showcasing top-tier precision.
Meanwhile, Division Two sees Rise Club holding firmly onto the top spot. A 6-3 victory at Deer’s Leap ensures they maintain a six-point advantage over both Pint Pot Flights and Great Barr Social. Pint Pot Flights, unfortunately, lost ground in the title race after a 6-3 home defeat to Great Barr Social.
- Individual Brilliance: D. Hughes (Plough and Arrows) hit the division’s only 180. His teammate N. Robbins, along with M. Bagnall (Pint Pot Flights), both achieved impressive 160 breaks (scoring 160 points in a turn, often with two treble 20s and a double-bullseye or another high combination).
South West Birmingham Clubs League: Northfield Darts Club Dominates Bob Price Cup
The Bob Price Cup delivered some thrilling encounters. The most decisive win went to Northfield Darts Club, who swept aside Northfield Conservative Club ‘A’ with a commanding 7-0 victory. While Bournbrook secured a comfortable 5-2 win over Kings Norton Arrows, six other matches were nail-bitingly close, all ending with a 4-3 scoreline, demonstrating the competitive spirit across the league.
Sheldon and District Summer League: Leaders Emerge Across Five Groups
The Sheldon and District Summer League is heating up with several teams showing early dominance:
- Group One: Langley Arrows and Raven Arrows are the only teams with perfect records, both securing 6-2 wins and sitting joint top.
- Group Two: Kingshurst Labour Club stands alone with two wins, leading by a single point after a 7-1 home triumph.
- Group Three: Lyndon Old Boys tops the table with four points following a 5-3 win at Hunters Moon.
- Group Four: CBMC-A leads by one point after their 5-3 victory over Raven Flights.
- Group Five: Langley Bullets has won both their opening games, including a 6-2 win at Trident Flights, with Yardley District Amateur Darts Team and Castle Bromwich Spitfires close behind.
Maximums Galore: Five players hit a 180 this week: Nigel Robinson (Kingshurst Labour Club), Tom Savage (Smithswood Social Club), Craig Stansfield (Lyndon Old Boys), and Carl Monnington (Yardley District Amateur Darts Team). Additionally, Danny Chiswell (Dog Inn Nomads) and Jake Liggins (Raven Arrows) also registered 180s, with Jake Liggins completing an impressive 12-dart game.
Heartlands Sugardarts M&E Co Double Top League: Cain Brothers in a Dead Heat
The top of the Heartlands Sugardarts M&E Co Double Top League is incredibly tight, with Matthew and Steve Cain both locked at ninety-three points after thirty-six games. Matthew had a strong week, winning 2-1 and 3-0. Steve, however, missed a chance to take sole leadership, winning 3-0 but then losing 2-1 and 3-0 in subsequent matches. Ramone Stephens notably hit a 160 break against Steve Cain.
Martin Cooper sits in third place, eight points adrift but with two crucial games in hand, keeping the title race wide open.
Stourbridge and District Monday Night League: Old Liberal Club’s Unbeaten Streak Continues
Old Liberal Club extended their remarkable undefeated run to fourteen games with a 5-2 win at Hinksford Arms. They currently hold a four-point lead at the top of the table. However, second and third placed Cross and Gornal British Legion both have a game in hand, with Gornal British Legion slightly ahead on average after a strong 6-1 win.
Rowley Monday Night League: Bell and Bostin Darts ‘B’ Lead at Halfway Mark
As the Rowley Monday Night League reaches its halfway point, both divisions have clear leaders:
- Division One: Bell continues its dominant run with eleven consecutive wins, including an 8-1 home victory over Albion. T. Brennan from Bell contributed a 180. They hold a four-point lead over second-placed Gate Hangs Well, who also won 7-2, with M. Perkins (Wonder) hitting a 160 break in their match.
- Division Two: Bostin Darts ‘B’ mirrors Bell’s success with eleven straight wins, maintaining a two-point lead over Double Tops Micro Bar after a 6-3 home win. N. Raxter (Spring Meadow) also hit a 180 in his team’s match.
Netherton Thursday Night 501 League: Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘A’ Maintains Perfect Record
Week seventeen was a fantastic week for the Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club, with both their ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams securing 7-2 victories. The ‘A’ team remains flawless, topping the table with a perfect forty-five points from fifteen games. Their latest win against Furnace saw both Mark Rollinson and Phil Tonks hit a 180.
Despite their win, the ‘B’ side remains in the bottom three. Old Liberal Club and Rose and Crown (Wordsley) are both on thirty-nine points, with the latter having a game in hand. Jamie Wrench (Haden Cross) also hit a 180 in his team’s 5-4 win.
West Midlands Ladies Super League: Maiden Takes Pole Position
In a tight race, Jacqueline Maiden has climbed to the top of the West Midlands Ladies Super League table with 118 points, despite a narrow 3-2 defeat to Kat McLean. She now holds a slender one-point lead over former leader Evonne Taylor, setting up an exciting conclusion to the season.
West Midlands Men’s Super League: Staffordshire Knot Leads the Charge
The top two teams in the West Midlands Men’s Super League both delivered convincing 5-0 wins this week. Leaders Staffordshire Knot defeated Gate Inn, while second-placed Kings Head overcame Chase Social. This leaves Staffordshire Knot with a three-point cushion, and Kings Head a significant fifteen points ahead of third-placed Dog and Partridge, who have a game in hand.
Amblecote RBL Premier League: Lowe Pushes for Second Consecutive Title
Jason Lowe is making a strong bid for his second consecutive title in the Amblecote RBL Premier League. With wins of 6-1 and 4-3 this week, he has amassed 243 points, a substantial forty-two points clear of second-placed Ian Townsend. Townsend, with two 6-1 wins and two games in hand, along with third-placed Nick Fullwell (also with two games in hand despite a mixed week), will be looking to close the gap on Lowe in the coming fixtures.
Gilbert’s Bar Monday Night Singles League: Pritchard and Barratt Lead Divisions
In Division One of the Gilbert’s Bar Monday Night Singles League, Simon Pritchard leads with 119 points from eighteen games after a 5-3 win. Chris Manoila is seven points behind with a game in hand, also securing a 5-3 victory.
Division Two sees Wayne Barratt atop the standings with 137 points, despite a 4-4 draw. Matt Ford is second with 126 points, but third-placed Charlie Baker, on 116 points, has four games in hand, making him a strong contender to challenge the top two.
Wolverhampton Tuesday Night Darts League: Junction ‘B’ Achieves Double Triumph
A huge congratulations to Junction ‘B’, who have achieved a remarkable feat in the Wolverhampton Tuesday Night Darts League by winning both the Singles League and the Doubles League for a fantastic twin triumph! In the Singles League, Dog and Partridge ‘B’ finished as runners-up, while Gilbert’s Bar ‘B’ took third. In the Doubles League, Gilbert’s Bar ‘B’ also finished as runners-up, with Golden Lion ‘A’ securing third place.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
