The West Midlands darts scene has wrapped up some thrilling seasons and kicked off new ones with intense competition. From the Premier League glory of Langley Arrows in the Sheldon and District Winter League to the unbeaten streaks of Wakefield Warriors and Rise Club, champions have been crowned, new leaders have emerged, and individual players have delivered stunning performances, including multiple 180s and high breaks. Dive in to catch up on all the decisive wins, narrow victories, and ongoing battles across the region’s top darts leagues.
Sheldon and District Winter League: Premier Glory for Langley Arrows
The Sheldon and District Winter League concluded its season with a bang, particularly in the Premier League. The top two teams, Langley Arrows and Sheldon Marlborough Arrows, faced off in a winner-takes-all clash.
- Langley Arrows secured the Premier League title with a decisive 7-2 victory.
- Playing at home, Langley Arrows were boosted by maximum 180s from Dan Nicholls and Bobby Nixon, with Nixon also hitting a 170 finish.
- This win gave them 28 points, two clear of their rivals, Sheldon Marlborough Arrows, who finished on 26 points, alongside third-placed Highwood (who had a slightly lower average).
- Matt Hildebrandt notched a maximum for Sheldon Marlborough Arrows.
Shadow League and Divisional Champions
Alongside the main leagues, several ‘Shadow League’ titles were decided, often on tie-breakers like ‘average’ (leg difference or points differential).
- The Premier League Shadow League title went to Kingshurst Labour Club, winning on average after tying with Mackadown Sports and Social Club and Brian’s Flights.
- RAFA Arrows were crowned Division One champions with 30 points, two ahead of Banbury Club.
- The Division One Shadow League was won by Lyndon Old Boys, also on average, over Moseley Rugby Club and Langley Flights.
- Division Two saw Langley Pints claim the title on average, narrowly beating Maggies despite both finishing on 30 points.
- Raven Flights were the clear winners of the Division Two Shadow League, finishing two points ahead of their closest competitors.
Heartlands Sugardarts M&E Co Double Top League: Cain Holds On
The race for the top spot in the Heartlands Sugardarts M&E Co Double Top League remains incredibly tight.
- Matthew Cain holds a slender one-point lead at the top with 86 points, following two 3-0 victories.
- Martin Cooper is right on his heels with 85 points, also securing two 3-0 wins and hitting a crucial 180 maximum.
- Steve Cain sits in third with 82 points, having played one more game than the top two.
- Another impressive 180 maximum was recorded by Matthew Hoare in his 2-1 win.
South West Birmingham Clubs League: Strong Starts to the New Season
The new season is off to a flying start, with several teams showcasing early dominance.
Division One
- After two weeks, only two teams maintain a perfect record: Stirchley United and Kings Norton Ex Serviceman’s Club.
- Stirchley United leads the table on average after an impressive 6-1 win.
- Quarry Lane Club’s A.Harvey showed individual brilliance with breaks of 150, 105, and a 100 score, but ultimately lost his game. L.Fox from Quarry Lane Club also hit a 180 maximum.
- A 160 break from A.Fenton helped Kings Norton Ex Serviceman’s Club secure a 4-3 win, placing them second.
Division Two
- Four of the seven teams are currently unbeaten.
- E57 tops the table on average, with N.Smith and C.O’Hara both hitting 180 maximums in their 5-2 victory.
Camp Hill League: Wakefield Warriors Remain Unstoppable
Wakefield Warriors continue their incredible run in the Camp Hill League.
- They secured their twelfth consecutive unbeaten game with a 6-1 win.
- With 24 points, they hold a significant six-point lead over their closest rivals, Diggitys Bar, who stumbled with a 4-3 home loss.
Sutton and District League: Unbeaten Streaks and High Finishes
Excitement builds in both divisions of the Sutton and District League.
Division One
- Highcroft Hotdogs remain at the top with 32 points, two ahead of Old Horns Lions and Bishop Vesey.
- Old Horns Lions had a strong 7-2 win, while Bishop Vesey secured a 6-3 victory.
- Notable individual performances included 160 breaks from P.Locke and K.Hands of Old Oscott Arrows.
Division Two
- Rise Club boasts a flawless 100% win record, extending their streak to an astonishing eighteen straight wins.
- Their 7-2 home win keeps them six points clear of Great Barr Social and Pint Pot Flights.
Brierley Hill Monday Night League: Lead Narrows for Bridge
The title race in the Brierley Hill Monday Night League has tightened considerably.
- Bridge, the league leaders, suffered a setback with a 5-4 home loss, reducing their lead to just two points.
- Second-placed Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘A’ capitalized with a 6-3 win, closing the gap.
- Meanwhile, Tipton Sports and Social Club is still searching for their first points after 31 fixtures.
Stourbridge and District Monday Night League Cup: Quarter-Finalists Decided
The League Cup has progressed to the quarter-final stage, with eight teams battling it out for glory:
- Five Ways
- Old Liberal Club
- Gornal British Legion
- Raven
- Ashwood
- Cross
- Bird in Hand
- Bull and Bladder
Sedgley and Gornal Tuesday Night League: Quarry Bank Liberal Club Crowned
All domestic fixtures are complete, and a new champion has been declared.
- Quarry Bank Liberal Club are the new champions with 74 points, securing the title with a 5-4 away win.
- Red Cow ‘1’ finished as runners-up, six points behind the champions.
- Red Lion unfortunately claimed the ‘wooden spoon’ (last place) with just four wins from 38 games.
Netherton Thursday Night 501 League: 3-A-Side Knockout Semi-Finalists
The 3-A-Side Knockout competition has reached its thrilling semi-final stage. The teams advancing are:
- C.Hart, N.Murphy, N.Cooper, K.Baker (Old Liberal Club)
- A.Homer, L.Homer, S.Smith, D.Homer (Haden Cross)
- G.Moreton, J.Batham, C.Snelus, N.Fullwell (Old Liberal Club)
- S.Tipper, B.Neale, B.Young, D.Singh-Gill (Bulls Head)
Black Country Men’s Super League: Upsets and Close Calls
Recent rearranged fixtures brought some significant results.
- Fifth-placed Townsend ‘A’ delivered an upset with a 3-2 home win against second-placed Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club.
- Townsend Social also secured a narrow 3-2 home victory.
West Midlands Ladies Super League: Maiden Takes the Lead
The top of the West Midlands Ladies Super League table is a battle of inches.
- Jacqueline Maiden has moved into pole position with 116 points, following a 3-1 win.
- She is tied on points with second-placed Evonne Taylor but has secured more wins (28 vs 27).
- Gemma Barrett is close behind in third with 112 points, despite having played one more game.
West Midlands Men’s Super League: Top Two Dominate
The leading teams in the West Midlands Men’s Super League are showing no signs of slowing down.
- Staffordshire Knot maintains their lead with a dominant 5-0 home win.
- Second-placed Kings Head also secured a 5-0 victory against third-placed Dog and Partridge, keeping them just two points behind the leaders and extending their gap over third place.
Amblecote RBL Premier League: Lowe Extends His Lead
The Amblecote RBL Premier League saw some significant shifts in the standings.
- Leader Jason Lowe extended his impressive lead with a 6-1 win followed by a perfect 7-0 victory, bringing his total to 217 points.
- Ian Townsend moved into second place with 174 points after two strong wins (7-0 and 6-1).
- Nick Fullwell, despite a 7-0 win, surprisingly lost 4-3, causing him to drop to third place.
Gilbert’s Bar Monday Night Singles League: Tight Races in Both Divisions
Both divisions are seeing intense competition, with games in hand playing a crucial role.
Division One
- Simon Pritchard holds the top spot with 116 points after a 6-2 win.
- Chris Manoila is nine points behind in second, but has a game in hand.
- Reigning champion Scott Baker sits in fourth with a remarkable six games in hand, poised to challenge the leaders.
Division Two
- Matt Ford has taken over the leadership, beating Liam Davis 8-0. He now has a one-point lead.
- Former leader Wayne Barratt didn’t play, dropping to second.
- Neville Quinton is third with games in hand, keeping the pressure on.
Wolverhampton Tuesday Night Darts League: Junction ‘B’ Dominance
Junction ‘B’ is proving to be a formidable force in the Wolverhampton Tuesday Night Darts League.
Singles League
- Junction ‘B’ leads by a commanding ten points, extending their incredible winning streak to 36 consecutive victories.
- Their 4-3 away win further solidified their position at the top.
Doubles League
- Junction ‘B’ also leads the doubles league, but the competition is much tighter, with only four points separating the top four teams.
- Their 3-0 win puts them on 58 points, with Gilbert’s Bar ‘B’ just two points behind.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
