Race for the top eight finals night enters crucial phase

The 2026 Welshpool Premier League Darts 2026 phase is entering its decisive stages, and another action-packed night of darts has left the race for a place in the top eight finely balanced with just two weeks of league action remaining.

Jon Gamble and Cam Williams opened the action with a hard-fought 3-3 draw, while Dave Rix and Rhys Butler also shared the spoils in another 3-3 encounter. Gareth Ashley defeated Oscar Hyland 4-2 and recorded a superb 134 checkout along the way.

Gamble was involved in another draw, this time against Gary Jones, with the pair finishing 3-3. Gary produced the highest checkout of the match with a 118. Jamie Kynaston recorded a convincing 4-0 victory over Mitch Butler, including a maximum.

Ewan Jones continued his strong form with a 4-1 win over Dave Rix, while Gamble finished the night with a second victory, beating Oscar Hyland 4-1.

Neil Astley and Alex Howard battled to a 3-3 draw in a closely contested opener. Ewan Jones then claimed another important victory, defeating Jack Price 4-1, with Jack firing in two 180s despite the result.

Dan Hosiene and Jamie Cater could not be separated, sharing a 3-3 draw. Hosiene hit a 180 and produced a fine 121 checkout. Kacey Jones was impressive in a 4-0 victory over Neil Astley, before Steve Price recorded a dominant 4-0 win over Jack Price, including a maximum.

Jamie Cater bounced back strongly, beating Cam Williams 4-0, before Steve Price rounded off the evening with another excellent performance, defeating Neil Astley 4-1 and hitting an outstanding four 180s.

With only two weeks remaining in the league phase, every point is becoming increasingly valuable as players battle to secure one of the coveted top-eight qualification places.