Billy Mundee impressed with a superb 18-darter as Kennedy’s made a commanding return to Archway Darts League action with a 14-1 away hammering of Slattery’s.
Hotshot Johnny Saunders followed up his captain's potent standards in dynamic style with a fine 19-dart leg, confirming their status as favourites to keep the title.
Paul Badman, the league's marquee summer signing for Doyles, landed a striking 180 and timely 19-dart leg in a man of the match showing at Royal Oak.
The 'Chiefs' scooped the points with a 10-5 win, while Old Oak's imperious form showed no sign of stopping at home as they condemned the Nicholas Nickleby to a 9-6 defeat.
Dylan Osborn hit a swell 18-dart leg consolation for the losing side.
Elsewhere, Camden's Robert Peel suffered a home reverse to Boston Arms 13-2, while the N19 were gifted an away walkover at British Legion, who face impending liquidation.
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