MITRE are the new John Smith’s Darts League division one leaders.

Rich Corner (16 & 2 x180) got Mitre off to a good start before Ainsty’s Adam Thompson (20, 21) replied.

Steve Atkin (18) restored the lead, then John Quantock (18) took the first leg against Chris Thompson.

Chris took the second in 17 then missed D18 for a 156 C/O and John checked 95 in 2 for a 14 dart decider.

Lutz Leutzsch (18 & 124 Bull C/O for 12) made it 4-1. Martyn Turner (19, 21) reduced the deficit but Mitre took two of the three pairs for a 7-3 triumph.