PDC Players Championship 20 Preview

 The PDC ProTour returns with Players Championship 19, and once again the field is packed with major champions, recent title winners and some of the most in-form players in world darts.

At the top of the betting sits Wessel Nijman, who continues to justify his growing reputation as one of the sport's brightest stars. The Dutchman arrives ranked fourth in the Q4QS rankings and recently captured Players Championship 14 with a superb tournament average of 99.50.

However, the player carrying the strongest recent momentum may be Luke Woodhouse. Woodhouse has enjoyed a remarkable fortnight, winning both Players Championship 18 and the Baltic Sea Open. His recent 9W-1L record makes him one of the most dangerous players in the draw.

Kevin Doets continues to knock on the door of a major title. The Dutchman reached the final of the Austrian Darts Open before losing to Josh Rock and has compiled an impressive 8W-2L record over his last ten matches.

Former Masters champion Jonny Clayton and two-time world finalist Gary Anderson remain among the biggest threats. Both have shown they can still produce world-class darts, while Chris Dobey possesses the scoring power to beat anybody when at his best.

Further down the rankings, players such as Sebastian Bialecki, Andrew Gilding, James Wade and Nathan Aspinall offer plenty of intrigue. Bialecki in particular arrives with an 8W-2L form line and could be one of the dark horses of the tournament.

With floor tournaments often producing surprises, consistency over a long day could prove just as important as raw scoring power.

Q4QS Six To Follow

Luke Woodhouse

Back-to-back titles and a 9W-1L record make him one of the hottest players on the circuit.

Kevin Doets

Austrian Open finalist and one of the most consistent performers of recent weeks.

Wessel Nijman

Already a Players Championship winner in 2026 and ranked fourth in the Q4QS standings.

Jonny Clayton

Former major champion who continues to produce deep runs on the ProTour.

Andrew Gilding

Players Championship 16 winner and a player who thrives in floor events.

Sebastian Bialecki

One of the most underrated names in the field and carrying strong recent form.

Dark Horse

🎯 Sebastian Bialecki

Ranked eighth in the Q4QS rankings and arriving with an 8W-2L record, the Polish star looks significantly stronger than his market price suggests. If he can navigate the early rounds, he could be one of the stories of the day. 

Modus Super Series Week 6 (1st–7th June) Preview

 The latest week of the Modus Super Series sees a fascinating mix of experienced PDC campaigners, former tour card holders, Challenge Tour performers and emerging international talent battling for a place in Finals Week.

While there are no household names at the very top of the field this week, several players arrive with strong recent form and genuine title-winning credentials.

⭐ Main Contenders

Tommy Lishman

The highest-ranked player in the field and a regular performer on the PDC Challenge Tour circuit. Lishman has already shown he can compete against Tour Card holders and recently defeated Mario Vandenbogaerde in Players Championship action.

Callum Goffin

One of the most dangerous players in the tournament. His quarter-final run at Players Championship 16 included victories over Ryan Searle, Mickey Mansell and Darius Labanauskas. If he reproduces that level, he could dominate this week.

David Evans

Perhaps the form player entering the event. Evans carries an excellent 8W-2L recent record and reached the final of Challenge Tour 13 with a superb 92.78 average.

Keegan Brown

A former UK Open quarter-finalist and one of the most experienced names in the field. Brown remains capable of producing averages in the mid-90s and will fancy his chances over the longer Modus format.

Jake Neale

One of the most interesting stories of the week. Neale arrives on a 9W-1L run and has already won a Modus South Wales Regional Qualifier. Confidence is clearly high.

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🎯 Six To Follow

1. Tommy Lishman

Highest-ranked player in the field and proven against strong PDC opposition.

2. Callum Goffin

Former Players Championship quarter-finalist with wins over established Tour Card holders.

3. David Evans

8W-2L recent form and a recent Challenge Tour final appearance.

4. Keegan Brown

The experienced former PDC Tour Card holder capable of averaging well over 90.

5. Jake Neale

Modus Regional Qualifier winner carrying a 9W-1L form line.

6. Tomoya Goto

Japanese star arriving with 8W-2L form from the Asian Tour circuit.

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🏆 Top 10 Q4QS Rankings

Rank	Player	Q4QS Rank
1	Tommy Lishman	34
2	Callum Goffin	61
3	Jose Justicia	96
4	David Evans	128
5	Tomoya Goto	181
6	Keegan Brown	219
7	Tom Lonsdale	308
8	Brian Raman	485
9	Robert Grundy	536
10	Jake Neale	739

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🎯 Players To Watch

• David Evans – best recent form in the field (8W-2L).
• Jake Neale – recent Modus qualifier winner.
• Callum Goffin – owns wins over Ryan Searle and Mickey Mansell.
• Keegan Brown – dangerous if his scoring clicks.
• Tomoya Goto – one of the strongest international representatives.

Vault 17 @ Stratford Social Club, Salisbury (Monday 1st June 2026) Preview

 Monday night's Vault 17 at Stratford Social Club features one of the strongest fields seen at the venue for several weeks, with multiple recent champions, in-form players and several familiar names from the Salisbury and Shaftesbury circuits.

The headline act is Lee Evans, who arrives on a remarkable 10W-0L run and has won multiple recent events, including titles at Stratford Social Club and Challow British Legion. With a Q4QS rank of 431 and a season average over 85, he'll start as the player everyone wants to avoid.

Geoff James continues to produce outstanding consistency. The Yeovil Labour Club champion has multiple recent titles, carries an 8W-2L form line and has built a reputation for grinding out results in difficult matches.

Danny Humphries is another major contender. A recent Cyprus International Darts Open winner and Shaftesbury champion, he's won two of his last five tournaments and arrives with a superb 9W-1L recent record.

Former winners Gary Eastwood and Liam Glister both bring strong recent form, while youngsters Mason Beaven and Daryl Beaven continue to threaten deeper runs as their experience grows.

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Six To Follow

1. Lee Evans

Multiple recent titles, 10W-0L form line and arguably the strongest player in the field right now.

2. Geoff James

Yeovil champion with several recent titles and an excellent 8W-2L record.

3. Danny Humphries

Cyprus International Darts Open winner who continues to deliver deep runs and trophies.

4. Gary Eastwood

Former Stalbridge champion with plenty of Vault pedigree and strong recent form.

5. Liam Glister

Recent Sturminster winner carrying a 9W-1L momentum line into the event.

6. Mason Beaven

One of the most promising young players in the draw after recent finals and semi-finals.

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Top 10 Q4QS Rankings

Rank	Player	Q4QS Rank
1	Lee Evans	431
2	Geoff James	651
3	Danny Humphries	734
4	Gary Eastwood	1102
5	Liam Glister	1989
6	Mason Beaven	2045
7	Al Ayres	2105
8	Daryl Beaven	3172
9	Charlie Shears	4464
10	Jamie Bertenshaw	4603

Yesterday's Results – 31 May 2026

 A busy Sunday on the grassroots circuit saw 12 tournaments added to the Q4QS database, with titles won across Gloucestershire, Somerset, Herefordshire, South Wales and beyond.

🏆 Tournament Winners

Tournament	Winner	Runner-Up
CUFC Open	Steve Boundy	Liam Trotman
Deers Leap Round Robin	Mark Cox	Richard Smith
JDC VOLTS Series 6 (Patchway)	Mitchell Atkins	Cooper Cornish
JDC VOLTS Series 6 (Ogmore Vale)	Spencer Edwards	Rhys Evans
Money In, Money Out	John Ellis	Harry Swann
Sunday Lunch (Portishead)	Patrick Keane	John Maggs
Unit 27 Beginners Week 6	Max Harper	Alan McIlhiney
Vault 17 – Nags Head, Cinderford	Shaun Vernall	Joe Quiney
Vault 17 – Queens Arms, Taunton	C-Jay Pipe	Jack Walker
Vault 17 – Treddy, Gloucester	Iain Howie	Shaun Vernall
Vault 17 – Hereford Military	Alec McCready	Zac Griffiths
Vault 17 – Ogmore Vale	Lee Hughes	Ethan Williams

🔥 Top 10 Averages

Rank	Player	Average
1	Joe Bagguley	93.94
2	Lee Hughes	93.94
3	Shaun Vernall	93.26
4	Steve Boundy	92.02
5	Mark Cox	91.09
6	Shaun Vernall	91.09
7	Brad Morgan	90.92
8	Alec McCready	90.19
9	Mark Cox	90.18
10	Shaun Vernall	88.41

💪 Most Wins On The Day

• Mark Cox – 11 wins
• C-Jay Pipe – 8 wins
• Steve Boundy – 7 wins
• Patrick Keane – 7 wins
• Max Harper – 7 wins
• Shaun Vernall – 7 wins
• Iain Howie – 7 wins
• Lee Hughes – 7 wins

🎯 Standout Performances

Mark Cox dominated the Deers Leap Round Robin with an incredible 11 match wins and multiple 90+ averages.

Shaun Vernall reached the final in Cinderford and also posted several of the day's highest averages across the Vault circuit.

Joe Bagguley produced the joint-highest average of the day at 93.94 in Gloucester, while Lee Hughes matched that figure on his way to victory at Ogmore Vale. 

Vault 17 @ The Treddy, Gloucester (Sundays) Preview

 

The Sunday night Vault 17 at The Treddy looks set to be one of the stronger Gloucestershire events of the week, with several recent winners, finalists and in-form players among the entrants. The field contains a mix of proven title winners and players who have been threatening to make a breakthrough in recent weeks. Folow the tournament at Treddy Vault 17

At the head of the field is Rich Griffee, who arrives in outstanding form after winning at DD's Snooker & Pool Club and carrying a formidable 9W-1L record from his last 10 matches. His recent victories over Lee Andrews, Cori Wiltshire and Joe Sellick show he's capable of beating quality opposition.

Shaun Vernall is another obvious contender. The recent Widden Rugby Club champion has produced some of the strongest averages in this field and already has a Treddy title on his CV. His win over Iain Howie in a recent final underlines his credentials.

Joe Quiney has been knocking on the door consistently, reaching finals and semi-finals across the region. Having recently won at The Bengeworth and followed that up with another final appearance, he'll fancy his chances of going one step further.

Former Treddy winner Iain Howie is always dangerous in this format, while Joe Bagguley comes into the event after another tournament victory in Tewkesbury. Both have the experience and consistency to make deep runs.

Keep an eye on Cori Wiltshire, who continues to reach the latter stages of events, and Will Jackson, who has already made a Treddy final and knows exactly what it takes to go deep here.

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Six To Follow

1. Rich Griffee

Recent title winner carrying a 9W-1L form line and one of the hottest players in the field.

2. Shaun Vernall

Former Treddy champion and recent Widden Rugby Club winner with strong scoring power.

3. Joe Quiney

Recent finalist and title winner who continues to produce deep runs across multiple venues.

4. Joe Bagguley

Fresh from victory in Tewkesbury and carrying an impressive 8W-2L recent record.

5. Iain Howie

Previous Treddy winner who always seems to find a way into the latter stages.

6. Cori Wiltshire

Recent finalist who has already shown he can mix it with the strongest players in the draw.

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Top 10 Q4QS Rankings

Rank	Player	Q4QS Rank
1	Rich Griffee	799
2	Shaun Vernall	819
3	Joe Quiney	827
4	Iain Howie	914
5	Lee Andrews	991
6	Joe Bagguley	1246
7	Cori Wiltshire	2094
8	Will Jackson	2389
9	Nigel Vernall	2478
10	Cameron Oram	2727

South West Grassroots Darts Roundup – 30 May 2026

Saturday saw another busy day across the South West grassroots darts scene, with titles decided in Shaftesbury, Tewkesbury, DartAsylum HQ and beyond.

The ADC South West Bi-Monthly Open (Under 55 Average) at Shaftesbury Football Club was won by Dave Guy, who defeated Jordan Baker 3-1 in the final. Guy was the standout performer throughout the day, winning eight matches and producing three of the event's top five averages.

At DartAsylum HQ, Karen Brown lifted the Sub 55 Average Round Robin title after edging out Ray Payne 3-2 in the final. Payne topped the match-win charts with eight victories and was one of the day's most consistent performers.

Josh Walker enjoyed a successful day at the Sub 60 RR hosted by Duffryn Darts Events. Walker defeated Mark Sims 2-1 in the final, completing an impressive run that included eight match victories.

The highest average recorded in the South West events covered came in Tewkesbury, where Joe Bagguley claimed the Vault 17 title. Bagguley defeated Clive Burgess in the final and posted a superb 96.12 average during his run to the trophy.

Elsewhere, Daryl Hunt produced some excellent darts to win the Saturday Night Money In Money Out Knockout, overcoming Bobby Vickors 4-3 in a closely fought final. Hunt recorded two of the day's top three averages, including a brilliant 92.49 effort.

Congratulations to all of the winners, finalists and competitors who took part across another excellent day of grassroots darts.

Tournament Results

Tournament	Winner	Runner-Up
ADC South West Bi-Monthly Open (Under 55 Average)	Dave Guy	Jordan Baker
Sub 55 Average Round Robin	Karen Brown	Ray Payne
Sub 60 RR	Josh Walker	Mark Sims
Vault 17, Tewkesbury	Joe Bagguley	Clive Burgess
Saturday Night Money In Money Out KO	Daryl Hunt	Bobby Vickors

Top 10 Averages

Rank	Player	Average
1	Joe Bagguley	96.12
2	Daryl Hunt	92.49
3	Daryl Hunt	91.29
4	Lewis Ahern	91.09
5	Mark Sims	91.09
6	Clive Burgess	91.09
7	Brogan Bayford	89.39
8	Graham Jenkins	88.26
9	Graham Jenkins	85.89
10	Clive Burgess	85.89

Most Match Wins

Player	Wins
Dave Guy	8
Ray Payne	8
Josh Walker	8
Steve Wynn	8
Jordan Baker	7
Karen Brown	7
Mark Sims	7

Q4QS will continue to track grassroots results from across Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and the wider South West region. 

Progress Isn't Always Measured by Averages

 One thing I've learned over the last few months is that progress in darts isn't always reflected in your average.

If I look purely at the numbers, I'm probably still around the same mark I was a few months ago. The averages aren't suddenly jumping off the page and making headlines. However, when I look a little deeper, I can see signs that things are moving in the right direction.

I'm finding myself going deeper into tournaments more often. I'm also hitting under-21 dart legs more regularly than before. Those are the sort of things that tell me I'm improving, even if the headline average hasn't changed much.

The biggest challenge remains consistency. I can play some really good darts, but then follow them up with a frustrating spell where things don't quite click. That's probably the difference between where I am now and where I want to be.

One thing I've been working hard on is staying relaxed. In the past I've often become obsessed with focus, mechanics and trying too hard. Recently I've made a conscious effort to relax as much as possible at the oche.

It feels like it's helping.

The darts are coming out of my hand nicely and the game feels more natural. It's still a work in progress and there are plenty of days where I drift back into old habits, but I'm sticking with it because the signs are encouraging.

At the moment I'm not too worried about averages. My feeling is that if I keep working on relaxation, confidence and consistency, the averages will eventually look after themselves.

The first half of the year has been about laying foundations. Hopefully the second half of the year is where we start to see those improvements show up on the scoreboard as well.

As always, the journey continues