Across various darts leagues, the competition is heating up with thrilling performances and decisive outcomes. Jason Lowe continues his near-perfect run in the Amblecote RBL Premier League, establishing a commanding lead that seems insurmountable. Meanwhile, the Camp Hill League has officially crowned its champions, the Wakefield Warriors, after a thrilling top-of-the-table clash. Other leagues like Sheldon & District, South West Birmingham Clubs, Stourbridge Monday & Wednesday, Rowley Monday, Netherton Thursday, West Midlands Ladies, Men’s Super League, and Gilbert’s Bar Singles are witnessing fierce battles, with new leaders emerging and titles still very much in play.
Amblecote RBL Premier League: Lowe’s Unstoppable Reign
Former PDC Tour Card holder Jason Lowe is absolutely dominating the Amblecote RBL Premier League. With an incredible record of thirty-two wins from thirty-three games, he holds a commanding thirty-two-point lead over his closest rival, Ian Townsend. Even a week off couldn’t shake his top spot.
- Second Place: Ian Townsend played this week, securing a 5-2 win against Dave Edwards but suffering a 4-3 loss to Paul Wells. He remains thirty-two points behind Lowe.
- Third Place: Nick Fullwell is nine points behind Townsend, having had a strong week with a 7-0 victory over Robbie Hipkiss and a 6-1 win against Craig Slater.
- Games in Hand: Sixth-placed Andy Vellender has played six fewer games than the top three, but still has a significant points gap to close.
Camp Hill League: Warriors Crowned Champions
The Camp Hill League concluded its domestic fixtures with some crucial rearranged games. The highlight was a clash between the top two teams: Wakefield Warriors and Diggitys Bar.
- Champions: Wakefield Warriors secured a narrow 4-3 victory over Diggitys Bar, finishing their season as champions with a perfect twenty-eight points from fourteen games.
- Runners-Up: Diggitys Bar finished as runners-up with twenty points, narrowly ahead of GGSB on leg difference.
- Shadow League Title: The defeat for Wakefield Terriers was costly, as it saw Moseley Arms clinch the Shadow League title on leg difference, despite both teams finishing on six points.
- Consolation Cup: Shannons Rebels claimed the Consolation Cup, triumphing with a close 4-3 win over Moseley Arms.
Sheldon and District Summer League: Group Battles Intensify
Week three brought exciting movements and maintained strong leads across the Sheldon and District Summer League’s five groups:
- Group One: Langley Arrows maintain pole position with a 6-2 home win, featuring a maximum from Tom Garfield. Raven Arrows are two points behind with a game in hand.
- Group Two: Kingshurst Labour Club holds the top spot with a 5-3 away win, making it three consecutive victories. RAFA Arrows climbed to second.
- Group Three: Lyndon Old Boys remain undefeated at the top after a 6-2 away win. Raven is just one point behind, and Gill Lynch hit a 180 for Hunters Moon.
- Group Four: Langley Pints lead by a single point after a 6-2 win. Station Inn moved to second, while Maggies dropped to fourth.
- Group Five: Yardley District Amateur Darts seize the top spot with a 5-3 win, boosted by a Mick Tilley 180. Langley Bullets dropped to third after a home defeat.
Heartlands Sugardarts M&E Co Double Top League: Cain vs. Cain at the Top
The battle for supremacy in the Heartlands Sugardarts M&E Co Double Top League continues to be a family affair, with Matthew and Steve Cain at the forefront.
- Joint Leaders: Matthew Cain remains at the top with ninety-eight points from thirty-eight games. Steve Cain matched his points total but from forty-three games, thanks to three dominant 3-0 wins.
- Third Place: Martin Cooper recovered from an initial loss to secure a 3-0 win, placing him on ninety-two points, with five games in hand on Steve Cain.
South West Birmingham Clubs League: Kings Norton Takes Command
Division one saw a change at the top, while division two remains incredibly tight.
- Division One: Kings Norton Ex Serviceman’s Club ascended to the top with a dominant 6-1 win, making it three straight victories. Stirchley United dropped to joint second, despite K. Mason hitting a 180 in their match.
- Division Two: E57 leads the division, but only on average, after a 6-1 home win. Northfield Conservative Club ‘A’ is hot on their heels, just four legs of average behind.
- Doubles Tables: Northfield Darts Club leads Division One pre-match doubles, while Bartley Green FC tops Division Two, also on average.
Stourbridge and District Monday Night League: Old Liberal Club’s Perfect Streak
The Old Liberal Club continues its flawless run in the Stourbridge and District Monday Night League, maintaining a perfect record despite a bye week.
- Unbeaten Leaders: Old Liberal Club holds a perfect twenty-eight points from fourteen games.
- Chasing Pack: Gornal British Legion is two points behind in second. Cross slipped to third after a 4-3 home defeat.
Stourbridge and District Wednesday Night League: Cup Action Kicks Off
The League Cup’s preliminary round delivered some commanding performances.
- Dominant Wins: Stourbridge FC ‘A’ delivered a resounding 7-0 whitewash against Ashwood. Chop House also had a strong 6-1 victory.
- Close Contests: Three fixtures ended in tight 4-3 results, with Bird in Hand ‘E’, Old Liberal Club ‘A’, and Hot Shots all progressing.
Rowley Monday Night League: Bell & Bostin Darts ‘B’ Undefeated
Two teams maintain perfect records in the Rowley Monday Night League across its two divisions.
- Division One: Bell continues its perfect run with twelve wins in as many games, holding a four-point lead. Gate Hangs Well and Tividale FC are also securing strong 6-3 victories.
- Division Two: Bostin Darts ‘B’ remains the only undefeated team, securing their twelfth consecutive win. Double Tops Micro Bar lost ground, falling four points behind.
- Maximums & High Breaks: This week saw maximums from L. Horton (Gate Hangs Well), S. Green (Hawthorns Tavern), and S. Layton (Shelter). J. Bland (Shelter) also hit a 160 break.
Netherton Thursday Night 501 League: Captains Cup Finalists Emerge
The Captains Cup has narrowed down to its final four players, setting the stage for an exciting semi-final round:
- Semi-Finalists: Paul Nicholls (Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘B’), Alex Homer (Haden Cross), Chris Hart (Old Liberal Club), and Bobby Carr (Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘A’).
West Midlands Ladies Super League: McLean Eyes the Title
The West Midlands Ladies Super League is building towards a thrilling conclusion, with Kat McLean making a significant move up the standings.
- McLean’s Ascent: Kat McLean won all three of her games this week (3-0 vs. Claire Hobbs, 3-1 vs. Sarah Barrett, 3-0 vs. Crysta Davies-Fullwood), vaulting her into third place with 116 points.
- Title in Sight: She is now just two points behind leader Jacqueline Maiden and one point shy of reigning champion Evonne Taylor, with three games still to play, making the title well within her grasp.
West Midlands Men’s Super League: Staffordshire Knot Extends Lead
Staffordshire Knot has solidified its position at the top of the West Midlands Men’s Super League.
- Leaders Pull Away: Staffordshire Knot delivered a dominant 5-0 whitewash against Gilbert’s Bar ‘A’, extending their lead to seven points over second-placed Kings Head.
- Chasers: Kings Head secured a narrow 3-2 win. Dog and Partridge also won 5-0 but remains eighteen points off the top.
Gilbert’s Bar Monday Night Singles League: Leaders Hold Strong
Both divisions in the Gilbert’s Bar Monday Night Singles League saw the top players maintain their positions.
- Division One: Simon Pritchard leads the table with 126 points, after a 5-3 win. Chris Manoila and reigning champion Scott Baker (who won 8-0) are close behind, with Baker having games in hand.
- Division Two: Wayne Barratt holds his lead despite not playing. Matt Ford won 5-3 to stay four points behind, while Charlie Baker’s 7-1 win keeps him in contention with games in hand.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
