Royal Oak B handed Doyles a crushing 11-4 home defeat in the battle of the giants to imposingly retain their status as front-runners for the coveted Archway Darts League title.

Irrepressible Stuart Pickles hit a maximum to wrestle the tie into the victors grasp at a crucial stage, while Randy Robinson notched a 180 in consolation for the losers.

In a exhilarating clash at the Royal Oak A, expert Zac Chapman was an inspirational match-winner for The Crown in securing a classy 10-5 victory, notching an exquisite maximum.

Jimmy Russell’s mesmeric performance was duly matched by his N19 teammates as they swept aside the Robert Peel 11-4.

In Camden, Oisin Coyle spearheaded a vital 10-5 triumph for Sheephaven Bay against the Old Oak, meticulously hitting their trebles the Irish outfit are a revitalised unit with new signings Chris Cahill and Steve Dunsworth in their ranks.