Weston defeated Frome to move into second place in the Somerset Super Darts League.

WESTON travelled to Frome in the Somerset Super Darts League and returned with a 39-27 victory.

Weston were looking to chase down the top spot and got off to a good start with Ian Cope (21.69) winning 4-1, followed by a 4-0 success by captain Nick English.

On board two, Paul Tyler had a tussle, but came out on top 4-2, but Frome made a comeback taking the next two games.

The visitors were still in control on board one, with Rich Harris winning 4-2 and still had their best players to come. Weston were not disappointed either, as Mike Norton turned in a top performance, hitting back-to-back 180s in the second leg, giving him a shot for a 9nine-darter.

Mike did not have it all his way as Frome fought took two legs back, but Mike was too strong for him and put him away 4-2, hitting 14 tons with a 29.70 average.

With the bar set, Kelvin Hart had to fight hard to get his 4-3 win with another top performance, hitting 12 tons with a 26.48 average.

Weston let one slide on board two, but Ricky Harding turned in another stirling performance, not giving away any legs in his 4-0 victory, averaging 28.08 finishing the board off 20-9 winners.

Meanwhile, games were still being played out on board one with the luck of the Irish going Weston’s way with Seamus Slattery (22.72) winning a tight game 4-3. The evening was finished off by Westons very own flying Dutchman, Martin Vanedgemeister (21.26) winning 4-2.

KNC Miners man of the match was a close run thing between Ricky Harding winning 4-0 and Mike Norton, but Mike just sneaked the award with his higher average and a nine-darter attempt.

Weston now sit in second spot, seven legs behind leaders Bath, who they play next at home in the 49 Club on December 6 in a must win top of the table clash.