17/09/2026
π― Week 7 Match Report and Results
Week 7 at The Sportsman Pub produced another excellent night of darts in The Dart Scene Ltd. Premier League, with high averages, dominant victories, and some important shifts in the league table as the season continues to gather momentum.
At the top, Tony Booth strengthened his position as league leader with the performance of the night, producing a superb 72.00 average on his way to an emphatic 8-0 victory. The result extends Booth's lead at the summit to 54 points, keeping him firmly in control of the title race.
The chasing pack remains competitive, with Tony Glover maintaining second place after a convincing 7-1 win, while Pete Fitzpatrick was one of the week's biggest movers. Fitzpatrick's impressive 7-1 success sees him climb into the top four and level on points with Glyn Williams, who was unavailable this week.
One of the standout performances came from David Doherty, who enjoyed a perfect evening with two victories. Doherty followed up a 6-2 win with another strong performance to continue his rapid rise up the table. Despite having played fewer matches than many around him, he has now climbed into the top half and is quickly becoming one of the league's form players.
Elsewhere, Jonathan Poole moved up to fifth place thanks to a convincing 6-2 victory, while Jake Hemmings consolidated his position in the top six after edging past fellow top-half player Steve Hough in a competitive contest.
The closest encounters of the evening saw Scott Biddulph and Steve James share the spoils in a 4-4 draw, while Dan Tooby and Stefan Slowinski were also unable to be separated, highlighting just how competitive the middle section of the table remains.
Further down the standings, important wins for Andrew Ellis, Richard Turgoose, Mark C Booth, and James Booth helped improve their positions and keep the pressure on the players immediately above them.
league standing - https://tv.dartconnect.com/league/lesdl/24106/standings