The 14th July fixtures produced clear wins for Foreign Legion, Out of Towners and Soton Peepers A each delivering strong all‑round performances. Several players posted standout individual displays, including Andy Jurd, Rob Hayes, David Moule, Kev Parsons, and Roy Stretch.
These results tighten the race at the top, with Out of Towners and Soton Peepers A continuing to look the most complete sides, while Foreign Legion’s depth again proved decisive.
Foreign Legion 15 – 11 Grand Central
Foreign Legion delivered a confident performance, winning three of the four singles and splitting the pairs.
Singles Highlights
- Kev Parsons beat Mike Berntsen 5–0, hitting 14 tons and a superb 156 outshot.
- Stewart Clackson edged John Cost 3–2.
- Roy Stretch impressed with a 4–1 win over Graham Howard, hitting 10 tons and 1×180.
- Sean Crysell beat Dale Thompson 3–2.
Overall: A strong night for Foreign Legion.
Out of Towners 18 – 8 Town Central
Out of Towners continued their excellent form, winning three singles and both pairs match.
Singles Highlights
- Rob Doran beat Tony Waters 4–1.
- Wayne Collins defeated Steve Ballard 4–1.
- Andy Jurd produced one of the night’s best displays, winning 5–0 with 10 tons and a 104 outshot.
- James Nicholson won 3–2 over Matty Smith.
Overall: Out of Towners remain one of the most consistent sides, with Jurd again outstanding.
Soton Peepers A 22 – 4 Wolversdene Angels
A dominant performance from Peepers, winning three singles and both pairs matches.
Singles Highlights
- Rob Hayes won 5–0 with 10 tons and a 110 outshot.
- Ian Cairns beat Gareth Wood 3–2.
- David Moule won 5–0 with 8 tons and a 124 outshot.
- Sam Ellis beat James Brett 4–1.
Overall: Peepers were flawless, with Hayes and Moule delivering elite‑level finishing.
League Position Impact
Based on the results:
Out of Towners
- Strengthened their push for top spot.
- Jurd, Doran, Nicholson all added wins.
Soton Peepers A
- A perfect night keeps them firmly in the title race.
- Hayes and Moule continue to lead the league in finishing power.
Foreign Legion
- Solid win keeps them competitive in mid‑table.
- Parsons’ 156 outshot was the highest of the night.
Town Central, Grand Central, Wolversdene Angels
- All three suffered defeats.
- Town Central and Angels struggled particularly with heavy singles losses.
Standout Performers of the Night
- Andy Jurd (Out of Towners) – 5–0 win, 10 tons, 104 outshot.
- Rob Hayes (Soton Peepers A) – 5–0 win, 10 tons, 110 outshot.
- David Moule (Soton Peepers A) – 5–0 win, 8 tons, 124 outshot.
- Kev Parsons (Foreign Legion) – 5–0 win, 14 tons, 156 outshot.
- Roy Stretch (Grand Central) – 4–1 win, 10 tons, 1×180.
Leader Boards
Most Legs Won
- Andy Jurd, Rob Hayes, Rob Doran – 13 each. Three players tied at the top, all driving strong early‑season form for their teams.
Most Tons
- Kev Parsons – 33
- David Moule & Andy Jurd – 27 each. Parsons leads comfortably, with Moule and Jurd close behind.
Most 180s
- Andy Jurd – 5
- Sean Crysell & David Moule – 3 each. Jurd is the league’s biggest maximum hitter so far.
Highest Outshot
- Rob Hayes – 164
- Kev Parsons – 156
- David Moule – 143. Three huge finishes set the standard for the season.
Fastest Leg
- David Moule – 11 darts
- James Nicholson & Kev Parsons – 15 darts. Moule holds the quickest leg thrown to date.
