AFTER three weeks of the Barry Darts Singles League, Matt Stanger tops the table with 20 points with the help of an undefeated six wins from six matches.

The season consists of a round robin format with each darter playing each other twice during a season, each match being five legs long and being awarded for every leg won. A change to last season sees an extra point awarded to the winner for a 5-0 win. The extra point available could be invaluable at the season end to see who qualifies for the finals night.

After three weeks there has been just five 5-0 results, those being Terry Williams 5-0 Alan Oliver; Ritchie Bouchor 5-0 John Hurn, Ritchie Bouchor 5-0 mark Cooke; John Hurn 5-0 Alan Oliver and Richie Williams 5-0 Kevin Sheppard.

A good start to the season sees Richie Williams hold second place with 19 points, closely followed by Dave Davies and John Hurn on 18 points.

Current Singles Champion Ritchie Bouchor holds sixth position having played just two matches but winning both 5-0 so expectation is Ritchie will climb the league once back from illness.

Slow starts to the season from Matt Bester and Alan Oliver see them languishing at the foot of the table in 11th and 12th places respectively. Both darters have more ability than the league position suggests and they will be battling for the finals night qualifying positions come seasons end.

Matt Stanger not only currently sits top of the table after three weeks but is also leading the 180 count with three, the highest checkout with 156 and jointly has the best darts leg of 15 darts shared with Ritchie Bouchor.

All matches are kindly hosted by the Barry Island Sports and Social Club each Tuesday from 8pm. If you’re interested in darts; be it watching or participating pop along and you’ll be warmly welcomed.

League Table:

Pos Played Won Legs

1 Matt Stanger 6 6 20

2 Richie Williams 6 3 19

3 David Davies 6 4 18

4 John Hurn 6 4 18

5 Terry Williams 4 3 14

6 Ritchie Bouchor 2 2 12

7 Kevin Sheppard 5 1 8

8 Mark Cooke 4 2 8

9 Brian O'Driscoll 6 0 8

10 Joel Sheppard 4 1 8

11 Matt Bester 3 1 7

12 Alan Oliver 4 1 5