Champions Week Usher'd In | Darts World Magazine

Graham Usher took the early lead on Tuesday in ending Day 1 of Group A, top, after winning four of his five matches, as Champions Week of Phase 4 began at the Online Darts Live League.

Usher, who entered Champions Week having won Week 3 of Phase 4, won four matches from five to take the early lead in Group A, by recording victories over Robert Owen, Conan Whitehead, Gian Van Veen and Gavin Carlin, with his only defeat coming against Josh Payne.

Elsewhere, three players in Gian Van Veen, Josh Payne and Conan Whitehead all sit 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th respectively on 6 points each, whilst Gavin Carlin and Robert Owen sit on 2 points each, with Carlin having a higher leg difference over the Welshman.

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 Usher 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 BST 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 5^th July

Josh Payne 4-1 Graham Usher

Gian Van Veen 4-0 Robert Owen

Conan Whitehead 4-3 Gavin Carlin

Graham Usher 4-1 Robert Owen

Conan Whitehead 4-1 Josh Payne

Gian Van Veen 4-1 Gavin Carlin

Graham Usher 4-1 Conan Whitehead

Gavin Carlin 4-2 Robert Owen

Josh Payne 4-2 Gian Van Veen

Conan Whitehead 4-3 Robert Owen