Lisa Ashton and Fallon Sherrock each walked away with a title at the PDC Women’s Series events 17 and 18, held on Saturday at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester. Their triumphs cemented Ashton’s position as the runner‑up in the overall rankings and Sherrock’s as third, while the series leader, Beau Greaves, was not present on the day. The double‑header at the Mattioli Arena provided a showcase for the top women’s darts players.

In Event 17, Ashton dominated from the opening round, cruising through the last‑16 stage with three consecutive whitewash wins. She dropped only a single leg in her match against Lauren Hall, which was enough to secure a quarter‑final berth. In the quarter‑finals, the Lancashire‑born darts professional faced Grace Ferridge and dispatched her 5‑1, demonstrating a blend of clinical finishing and steady scoring.

The semi‑final presented a sterner test against Gemma Hayter, but Ashton edged the encounter in a nail‑biting deciding leg, earning a place in the final. The final saw Ashton meet Lauryn Salter, the 2025 Women’s World Matchplay champion. Salter, who had already made a name for herself by reaching the semi‑finals at Event 12 earlier in the season, fought valiantly but was overwhelmed by Ashton’s relentless scoring. Ashton won 5‑0, adding a third Women’s Series title to her 2026 tally and reinforcing her second‑place ranking.

Salter’s performance, however, was historic in its own right. By reaching the final, she became the first player that season to break into the championship match, after earlier quarter‑final victories over Emma Pearce and Jade Gofford. Her run propelled her up to 16th in the series standings, highlighting her rapid ascent in the women’s game.

Event 18 offered a different storyline. After a dominant showing in the early rounds—conceding just one leg across victories over Hollie McKain and Julie Whitehouse—Sherrock continued her momentum.

She defeated Jody Hancock with an impressive 93 average, then eased past Leanne Topper to reach the last eight. In the quarter‑finals, Sherrock white‑washed Aoife McCormack 5‑0 before confronting Gemma Hayter again in the semi‑final.

This time she emerged victorious 5‑3, securing her fourth final appearance of the year. The final was a repeat of the July Women’s World Matchplay semi‑final, pitting Sherrock against Ashton.

Sherrock replicated her earlier success, delivering a flawless 5‑0 performance to claim her first Women’s Series title of the 2026 season, ending a 16‑month title drought. The win not only gave her a coveted trophy but also solidified her third‑place ranking behind Ashton and Greaves. Beau Greaves, who did not compete on Saturday, retained her lead at the top of the Women’s Series leaderboard.

The top three finishers in the final rankings—Greaves, Ashton, and Sherrock—will earn spots in the 2026/27 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, while the series champion also secures entry to the 2026 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts. Below is a concise recap of the match results from both events: Event 17 – Quarter‑Finals: - Lauryn Salter 5‑2 Emma Pearce - Jade Gofford 5‑2 Sue Lowther - Lisa Ashton 5‑1 Grace Ferridge - Gemma Hayter 5‑3 Aileen de Graaf Semi‑Finals: - Lauryn Salter 5‑4 Jade Gofford - Lisa Ashton 5‑4 Gemma Hayter Final: - Lisa Ashton 5‑0 Lauryn Salter Event 18 – Quarter‑Finals: - Karolina Ratajska 5‑2 Tracey Dean - Lisa Ashton 5‑1 Trina Gulliver - Gemma Hayter 5‑1 Kirsty Hutchinson - Fallon Sherrock 5‑0 Aoife McCormack Semi‑Finals: - Lisa Ashton 5‑3 Karolina Ratajska - Fallon Sherrock 5‑3 Gemma Hayter Final: - Fallon Sherrock 5‑0 Lisa Ashton These results underline the competitive depth of the women’s circuit and set the stage for the upcoming qualification battles. As the season progresses, fans can anticipate further excitement, especially with the looming World Darts Championship and the Grand Slam, where the top performers from this series will have the chance to showcase their talents on the sport’s biggest stages. For viewers wanting to follow the action live, darts coverage is available on Sky Sports, and streaming options can be accessed through NOW without a contract.

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