Volunteer vs Victoria Withington

Match Information

Victoria Withington edged out Volunteer 4–3 in another close encounter between these two sides, the Vic’s fourth consecutive win of that scoreline, and a seventh on the trot in this fixture. The Vic also claimed the gallon 2–0 in a strong away performance.

James Roberts got the Volunteer off to a flyer, giving me a 3–1 kicking with six 100+ scores and a 20 darter, while I got 3x 140s and a couple of tons but very little else, but thankfully the Vic struck back through Matthew Jepson, who came back from 1-0 down to beat Christopher Grinnell 3–1 to level the match at 1–1.

Connor Wigley gave the Vic their first lead of the night, sweeping past Volunteer captain (in all but name) Toni Williams 3–0 while piling in five 100+ scores and finishing with a 62.63 average. Toni ‘Scrabble’ Wieczorek then made it 3–1 overall with a classy display against Karl Bannister, firing six 100+ scores and landing a superb 16-dart leg – the best of the night.

The Volunteer weren’t finished though. Actual Volunteer captain Gary “The delegator” Williams clawed one back, edging out Terry Jepson 3–2 in a game where both players rattled in five or more tons, with Williams hitting seven and Jepson five, although the start of the game was marred by the untimely early arrival of the post match pizzas. In game six Tony Grinnell, who has returned to the league after an extended absence, then drew the Volunteer level at 3–3 by sweeping aside Sean Edwards 3–0, averaging 60.93 and hitting two 100+ scores along the way.

In the deciding game, The newly titled Jack “The Jedi” Jarvis  held his nerve for the Victoria, using the force to see off an out of sorts Dan O’Donnell 3–0. Jarvis finished strongly with five tons and a decent 61.77 average to secure the 4–3 win for the visitors.