Old Market Tavern vs LMRCA

Match Information

Newly relegated LMRCA set their stall out early this season and delivered a dominant opening night display in Division 3, winning 6–1 away at Old Market Tavern. The hosts had started brightly, taking the gallon 2–0, but that early momentum quickly faded once the singles games began.

Les Potts got the Tavern off to the perfect start in the main game, sweeping aside Tony Spilsbury 2–0 with two 100+ scores, a 29-dart leg, and a match-high 54 checkout but that, however, would be the home side’s only success.

Ron Cooke hit back immediately for LMRCA in Game 2, beating Mandy Haycocks in straight legs and posting the highest average of the night at 61.35, with a 24-dart leg and a pair of tons and from there, LMRCA took control.

Derek Ostick edged out Howard Haycocks 2–1 in Game 3, before Joe Davis repeated the same scoreline against Angela Haycocks in the fourth game.

Ciaran Algar continued the charge and sealed the match with a 2–0 win over Emily Haycocks, hitting three ton-plus scores and a 25-dart leg. Alan Gleave and Tony Feesey closed it out in style for the visitors – both winning 2–1 and both adding a pair of tons to cap off a complete team performance.

A strong statement from LMRCA, who leave with six league points and top early form.