When Dan Emmett secured frame nine to extend the advantage to 7–2, it looked like a comfortable win was on the cards. But a spirited late surge from Staines Cons saw them claim the final three frames, making the final scoreline far more respectable. 

Greg Omahony was the standout performer of the night, winning all three of his frames and playing a key role in delivering SS&NR’s first win of the season.

It was a true game of two halves and arguably a shock result for anyone studying the form guide, but full credit goes to Sunbury Con Club B for a superb home victory. They stormed into a dominant 6–1 lead, leaving NRS with a mountain to climb.

To their credit, NRS refused to roll over, battling back to take the next five frames and level the match at 6–6. That set up a tense decider between Min Kirby and Vinny Mitchell.

In a tight and pressured final frame, it was Min Kirby who held his nerve, sealing the win and securing an excellent 7–5 result for Sunbury Con Club B.

It was a showdown between the league’s only two unbeaten sides - widely regarded as the top teams in the league and many expected this to end in a draw. With both teams missing their usual “Robs,” changes were needed: with Rob Mutter unavailable, Daz Wallace stepped in, while the absence of Rob Malik saw Tom Howick called up for WR Sports.

Captain Ben Reading proved to be the standout performer, setting the tone early and later helping to steer his team over the line as WR Sports secured a commanding 8 - 4 victory. It’s a huge statement from one of the title favourites and marks the first defeat of the season for The Three Tuns.

WR Sports look incredibly strong and will take some stopping now to stop back to back League Titles!

Eddies came into this one struggling for form, while Egham & Hythe Youth were riding high after back‑to‑back wins. The visitors started brightly, with their experienced players taking the opening two frames, but the momentum quickly swung as Eddies surged ahead to a 4–2 lead.

Dan Reilly pulled one back for Egham before Chris Atwell steadied things for Eddies by taking frame eight. That left the Young Guns with work to do, trailing 5 - 3 and needing something special to rescue the match.

And special is exactly what they delivered. Young Stan Sims stepped up, playing back‑to‑back frames, and winning both to level the match at 5–5 with some outstanding play. Next came Young Max James, who looked sharp, but experience told as Chris Atwell pinched the frame to give Eddies a 6–5 lead and a chance to close it out.

Facing huge pressure in the final frame, Max returned to the table knowing defeat meant losing the match. Instead of faltering, he rose to the moment, producing a brilliant frame to secure a dramatic 6–6 draw.

Next week is not only my 21st birthday, but also the final league match before the Cup begins. With cup groups determined by league position at the halfway stage, there’s still plenty to play for.

Cup Groups will be decided based on the halfway standings:

• Group 1: Ranks 1, 3, 5, 7 from Division 1 and 2, 4, 6, 8 from Division 2
• Group 2: Ranks 2, 4, 6, 8 from Division 1 and 1, 3, 5, 7 from Division 2

Fixtures for the Cup will be released once next week’s league results are confirmed