Josh Payne took the early lead on Tuesday, in ending Day 1 of Group A, top, after winning four of his five matches, with Champions Week of Phase 1 commencing at the Online Darts Live League.
Payne, who entered Champions Week having won the opening week of Phase 1 at the beginning of February, won four of his five matches as he took the early lead, in recording victories over Robert Owen, Jim McEwan, Lisa Ashton and Colin Osborne, with his only defeat coming against Scott Baker.
Elsewhere, Jim McEwan also ended the day with 8 points from 10, but sits behind Payne on leg difference. Three players in Scott Baker, Lisa Ashton and Colin Osborne all sit on 4 points each, with Baker sitting in 3rd with a higher leg difference between the trio, as Robert Owen sits bottom on 2 points.
Online Darts Live League continues on Wednesday with the six players returning on the final day of Group A, hoping to boost their chances of securing a place in Saturday’s Finale, with Payne leading the way thus far. Players who finish in places 2-6 will be split into two groups in Thursday and Friday’s play with Afternoon and Evening sessions taking place on both days, as well as new players entering the fray. Play will begin at 9:30 GMT on Wednesday and will be streamed live on Online Darts TV YouTube channel or via various bookmaker’ websites worldwide.
Online Darts Live League Champions Week
Group A Day 1- Tuesday 1st March
Josh Payne 4-2 Robert Owen
Colin Osborne 4-1 Lisa Ashton
Jim McEwan 4-0 Scott Baker
Robert Owen 4-1 Colin Osborne
Josh Payne 4-0 Jim McEwan
Lisa Ashton 4-3 Scott Baker
Jim McEwan 4-2 Robert Owen
Colin Osborne 4-2 Scott Baker
Josh Payne 4-1 Lisa Ashton
Jim McEwan 4-1 Colin Osborne
Lisa Ashton 4-1 Robert Owen
Scott Baker 4-0 Josh Payne
Jim McEwan 4-2 Lisa Ashton
Josh Payne 4-0 Colin Osborne
Scott Baker 4-3 Robert Owen
—-ENDS—-
Images: PDC & Red Dragon
