Darts fans, buckle up! The latest league action has delivered a spectacular mix of nail-biting title races, incredible unbeaten streaks, and standout individual performances across multiple divisions. From the Sutton and District League, where the Division Two championship hangs on a single game, to the Amblecote RBL Premier League, where Jason Lowe continues his dominant run, the competition is fierce. Several leagues are seeing their top spots decided by mere points or averages, promising an exhilarating conclusion to the season.
The darts season is heating up across the region, with several leagues entering their crucial final stages. While some champions have been crowned, many divisions still feature intense battles for top honors, making every throw critical.
Sutton and District League: Division Two Title Down to the Wire
With Division One fixtures now complete, all eyes are on **Division Two**, where the championship race is reaching a thrilling climax. Most teams have finished their campaigns, but a couple of remaining games will decide the ultimate winner.
- Current Leaders: Great Barr Social (44 points)
- Second Place: Rise Club (44 points)
Both teams are tied on points, but **Great Barr Social currently holds a superior average**. The scenario is clear: if Great Barr Social loses their final game and Rise Club wins theirs, the title will swap hands. However, if both teams secure a victory in their remaining fixtures, **Great Barr Social will claim the championship** thanks to their better average.
Meanwhile, the Division Two **Shadow League** has already found its champion: **Sutton Sharks**, who finished with a commanding sixteen points, four clear of runners-up Rosey Mac’s Bar.
Sheldon and District Summer League: Group Battles Intensify
The Sheldon and District Summer League is a hotbed of competition, with every group presenting its own unique drama.
Group One: Raven Takes Control
Raven secured a potentially title-winning 6-2 victory away at Langley Arrows, seizing the top spot. They now need just **two points from their final two games to clinch the title**. Langley Arrows, with one fewer point and only one game left, are likely to finish as runners-up. The match saw two maximums (180s) from Raven’s **Alan Mayell and Jason Prince**. At the other end, Dog Inn Nomads remain the only team without a win or a point.
Group Two: Kingshurst Labour Club Maintains Lead
Kingshurst Labour Club, boosted by a maximum from **Stephen Shepherd**, defeated second-placed Sheldon Marlborough Ridge 6-2 at home. This leaves Kingshurst with a **three-point lead** and one game remaining. Sheldon Marlborough Ridge has two games left but faces a significant average deficit.
Group Three: Raven and Lyndon Old Boys in a Photo Finish
In a penultimate fixture showdown, home side **Raven achieved a huge 6-2 win against Lyndon Old Boys**. Both teams now stand on **twelve points**, separated by just a single leg of average. With only one game left, this title race is as close as it gets, coming down to who wins their final match and by what margin. **Adam McSwiggan (Arran Way Arrows) and Craig Stansfield (Lyndon Old Boys) each hit a 180.**
Group Four: Three-Way Title Fight
Any of three teams could lift the Group Four title:
- Leaders: Maggies (11 points, 2 games left) after a 5-3 win.
- Second: Langley Pints (10 points, 3 games left) – their fixture was postponed.
- Third: CBMC-A (10 points, 1 game left) after a 6-2 home win.
Group Five: Yardley District Amateur Darts Team Ahead
The title in Group Five is also undecided. Yardley District Amateur Darts Team leads with fourteen points after a 7-1 win, with one game remaining. Second-placed **Castle Bromwich Spitfires** are just one point behind with two games left, after their match was postponed.
Harborne and District League: Copper Fox ‘R’ Dominance
Copper Fox ‘R’ extended their incredible record to **twenty-three wins in twenty-four games** with a narrow 5-4 victory over Crown. This takes their total to forty-six points. **Northfield Conservative Club** matched their points total with a 5-4 win but have played two more games. Northfield Darts Club slipped to third, two points behind but with two games in hand on Northfield Conservative Club.
This week saw **seven maximums (180s)** from G.Bolton, S.Sheridan, P.Garvey, K.Webb, A.Beagrie, D.Hill, and W.Hands. D.Hill also hit a **160 break**, and R.Crawford had a **167 finish**.
Camp Hill League: Wakefield Warriors Take Top Spot
For the second consecutive week, the top five teams secured wins, while the bottom five faced losses. **Wakefield Warriors** stormed to a 7-0 victory, making it two wins from two games, and now lead the table on average. They are tied on four points with Big Bulls Wanderers, Cotterills Lane EBAHA Club, and GGSB, all with identical averages. Moseley Arms also has four points but trails on average.
Heartlands Sugardarts M&E Co Double Top League: Matthew Cain Climbs to Number One
With **Steve Cain** absent this week, **Matthew Cain** seized the opportunity to claim the top spot. His 3-0 win and two 2-1 victories give him **138 points from fifty-three games**, a five-point lead over Steve Cain, with an additional eight games in hand. **Martin Cooper** is just six points behind Steve Cain with eight games in hand himself. **Stuart Bloomer hit the week’s only maximum (180)**.
South West Birmingham Clubs League: Stirchley United Holds On
In Division One, **Stirchley United** remains at the top with fourteen points despite a 4-3 defeat. They hold a two-point lead over their nearest rivals. Kings Norton Ex Serviceman’s Club and West Heath CEM are tied for third and fourth on twelve points.
In Division Two, **E57** leads with sixteen points after a 5-2 win. **Northfield Conservative Club ‘A’** is second with fourteen points. Kings Norton Arrows are six points off the top but have two games in hand.
The **pre-match doubles leagues** see Northfield Darts Club leading Division One with 103 points, and E57 dominating Division Two with ninety-five points, a huge seventeen-point lead.
Rowley Monday Night League: Bell’s Unbeaten Streak Continues
Bell extended their undefeated run to an impressive **sixteen games** with an 8-1 home win over second-placed Gate Hangs Well. Bell now leads by four points, though Gate Hangs Well has a game in hand. T.Brennan recorded a **160 break** for Bell.
In Division Two, **Bostin Darts ‘B’** leads with thirty-two points, eight ahead of Double Tops Micro Bar. J.Bland of Shelter scored a **maximum (180)** in his team’s 6-3 loss.
Netherton Thursday Night 501 League: Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘A’ Unstoppable
Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘A’ continues its remarkable dominance with **twenty-one straight wins**, including a 7-2 victory this week. They boast an eight-point lead over second-placed Old Liberal Club, who have one game in hand. Ashwood sits third with the same points as Old Liberal Club but has three games in hand on the leaders. **Four players hit a 180 this week:** Steve Hall, Darren Hadlington, Grant Jackson, and Carl Hadlington.
Stourbridge and District Monday Night League: Old Liberal Club’s Perfect Record
Old Liberal Club maintains a perfect record of **twenty-one wins from twenty-one games**, securing a 6-1 victory this week. Despite this, they hold only a **two-point lead** over second-placed Gornal British Legion. R.Jones of Five Ways recorded a **160 break**.
Stourbridge and District Wednesday Night League: Raven Leads a Tight Pack
Raven’s 4-3 home win puts them at the top with fourteen points, just two ahead of a cluster of teams including Old Liberal Club ‘A’, Stourbridge FC ‘A’, Beech Tree Miners, and Ashwood, all of whom have a game in hand.
West Midlands Men’s Super League: Leaders Suffer First Loss
League leaders **Staffordshire Knot** suffered their first defeat of the season, a 3-2 loss to third-placed Dog and Partridge. Despite this, they maintain a substantial thirty-four-point lead. Second-placed Kings Head also lost 3-2 but holds a seventeen-point lead over Dog and Partridge.
Black Country Men’s Super League: Three Undefeated Teams Remain
After week four, only **three teams remain undefeated** out of seventeen starters. **Cue and Brew** leads with a 5-0 win. Second-placed **Hot Shots** are just one point behind after a 4-1 victory. Seventh-placed **Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club** is also 100% but has only played two games so far.
Amblecote RBL Premier League: Jason Lowe’s Unstoppable Form
Jason Lowe continues his incredible run, with a 7-0 win and a 5-2 win, bringing his total to **325 points from forty-seven games**. **Ian Townsend** holds second place, but **Nick Fullwell** is now just one point behind with a game in hand. **Paul Wells** had a dominant night, with two 7-0 wins and a 5-2 victory, pushing him to 240 points with several games in hand on the leaders.
Gilbert’s Bar Monday Night Singles League: Competitive Weekly Action
The Gilbert’s Bar Monday Night Singles League saw another week of competitive matches, with players battling for crucial points in their individual campaigns.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
