The penultimate of the Darts Premier League took place in possibly the smallest venue of the league, the BIC in Bournemouth. The penultimate fixtures are the rematches to the seventh week in Brighton.
The first match saw Whitlock take on Webster, Whitlock thrashed Webster 8-2 in Brighton. But with Webster consigned to last place the pressure has been taken off and it allowed him to play some good darts. After the two initial legs, the first six legs went with throw to leave the score at 3-3 at the break. Webster then broke Whitlock's throw in the seventh but the Aussie hit straight back. The highlight of the match came in the eleventh leg where Webster checked-out 127 as the match ended at 7-7.
Van Barneveld was able to the double over Anderson after an 8-5 win in Brighton, tonight's match looked to be a dress rehearsal for the semis. This match saw the first eight legs go with throw but unfortunately Anderson lost his way and allowed the Dutchman to capitalise with an 8-4 victory.
Brighton witnessed the first draw of the league between Jenkins and Lewis. The same pattern occurred as in the previous two matches with all first six legs going with throw. But after the break Lewis was on incredible form, taking out 100, 112 and 144 in legs seven to nine. Lewis then went onto win 8-3.
The final match of the night saw Wade play against Taylor. Taylor annihilated Wade 8-1 by the seaside but Wade desperately needed at least a point tonight. Taylor checked-out 157 in the second leg before taking a 5-2 lead. Wade managed to fight back to 5-4 but Taylor was able to see of Wade 8-4.
Taylor's unbeaten run now extends to twelve with 24 points. Anderson was already through but has now been joined by Barney with both players on sixteen. Lewis now looks favourite to clinch that final semis place on thirteen with Whitlock on eleven, Wade is also on eleven but his legs difference rules him out. Jenkins in consigned to seventh on eight points with Webster moving up to five.
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