The second round of the 2026/2027 National Darts League (LaCo) delivered a weekend packed with drama, stunning comebacks, and nail-biting finishes across the men’s, women’s, and youth categories. In the Men’s Group A, RDO staged an incredible turnaround to maintain their lead, while DONHN dominates Group B. For the Women, DBMN and DBBR remain undefeated in Group A, as Group B sees a tight race with three teams sharing the top spot. The Youth League also saw intense competition, with RDO and Lucky Darts leading Group A, and a four-way tie for wins in Group B. Get ready for more darts action on November 7th!
Men’s National League: Combebacks and Close Calls
The men’s competition in the National League (LaCo) saw some truly memorable clashes in its second round.
Group A Highlights
- RDO Leads After Stunning Comeback: RDO continued their winning streak, securing another 10-7 victory, this time against DORA. DORA started strong, taking a commanding 7-2 lead in the singles matches. However, RDO mounted an incredible comeback, winning all eight remaining games to snatch the win and maintain their lead in Group A.
- First Wins for DBBR and DBMN: DBBR claimed their first victory of the season, impressively defeating reigning champions DVS with an 11-6 scoreline. DBMN also secured a comfortable win, facing little resistance from FDB in Friesland.
Group B Highlights
- DONHN Dominates: DONHN asserted their dominance in Group B, proving far too strong for DSWN in their second-round match, and now leads the standings.
- DOGD’s Strong Start: After a bye in the first round, DOGD made a great start to their season, securing a commendable 10-7 victory over DVO.
- RDB’s Decisive Win: The match between RDB and BDC was a true thriller, culminating in a decisive solo match. Jan van den Broek faced Rick Hessing, and it was Van den Broek who clinched the 4-1 win, thanks in part to two impressive 17-darters, earning RDB their first victory of the season.
The next round of the Men’s National League is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th.
Men’s Round 2 Results:
Group A:
- DBBR 11-6 DVS
- RDO 10-7 DORA
- DBMN 12-5 FDB
- DBA (Bye)
Full results and current standings for Group A and Group B are available through the league’s official channels.
Women’s National League: Undefeated Teams and Tight Races
The women’s competition showcased strong performances and intense rivalry.
Group A Highlights
- DBMN and DBBR Remain Undefeated: After two rounds, DBMN and DBBR are the only two teams yet to lose. DBBR comfortably defeated DVS 8-1, while DBMN dominated FDB with a commanding 10-1 victory. DID and SDC had a bye this round.
Group B Highlights
- Three Teams Share the Lead: Group B is incredibly tight, with three teams – DSWN, DVO, and RDB – all winning their opening matches and currently sharing the lead.
- DSWN’s Narrow Escape: DSWN secured a narrow 6-5 victory. They initially built a 4-1 lead but saw DONHN fight back to 5-4. Ultimately, DSWN won the crucial team game to secure their win.
- DVO Wins Decisive Solo Match: DVO also recorded a 6-5 win against DOT. Megan Lucas won the decisive solo match 3-1, securing the victory for DVO.
- RDB Leads Despite Bye: RDB had a bye this round but still leads the group thanks to their strong 9-2 victory in the first round.
The next round for the Women’s National League is set for Saturday, November 7th.
Women’s Round 2 Results:
Group A:
- DBMN 10-1 FDB
- DBBR 8-3 DVS
- DID (Bye)
- SDC (Bye)
Detailed results and up-to-date standings for Group A and Group B are available via official league publications.
Youth National League: Rising Stars and Intense Showdowns
The future of darts showed their mettle with thrilling matches in the Youth League.
Group A Highlights
- RDO and Lucky Darts Lead: After two rounds, defending champions Lucky Darts and RDO are jointly leading Group A. Lucky Darts convincingly defeated DBBR 8-3.
- RDO’s Close Call: RDO faced a tough challenge from DONHN, with Dylan de Groot winning the decisive solo match against Chelsea Akkermans to secure the victory for RDO.
- RDB’s Tight Victory: RDB also won a close 6-5 match against De Rake Gooier, with Celvin Jacobs winning the decisive solo match 3-0 against Albert Jelle Post.
Group B Highlights
- Four Teams with One Win: Group B is wide open, with four teams – DBMN, FDB, TDV, and DVO 1 – all having secured one victory after two rounds.
- DBMN and FDB Victorious: DBMN won 7-4 against DSWN. FDB bounced back from their first-round loss with a convincing 9-2 victory over OHDC, moving them up the standings.
- TDV and DVO 1 Maintain Strong Position: TDV and DVO 1, who both secured wins in the first round, had a bye in round two and remain in a strong position.
The next round of the Youth National League will take place on Saturday, November 7th.
Youth Round 2 Results:
Group A:
- Lucky Darts 8-3 DBBR
- RDB 6-5 De Rake Gooier
- RDO 6-5 DONHN
- DVO 2 (Bye)
For comprehensive results and current standings for Group A and Group B, please refer to the official league announcements.
Source: Based on an article from Darts Actueel.
