DartsEdge

Completed Match

Full leg data

Niko Springer

6–3

Ryan Meikle

Players Championship 05 • T128 • 24 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTC • Best of 15 legs

WinnerNiko Springer
Score6–3
DataFull leg data

Why this match was won

Post-match verdict

Niko Springer won 6–3. The result was driven by a 4.7 point 3-dart average edge for Niko Springer; a 17.0 percentage point checkout edge for Niko Springer; the longest leg run belonging to Niko Springer at 4 legs.

Average gap4.7 ptsNiko Springer led the 3-dart average.
Checkout gap17.0 ptsNiko Springer finished cleaner on doubles.
Leg flow4-leg runNiko Springer had the longest scoring burst.
Pre-match edgeNo clean edgePrediction unavailable

Pre-match edge post-mortem

Prediction unavailable
No clean edge

There was no clean structured pre-match edge to grade here. The useful read is the actual performance split and leg flow, not retrofitting a prediction after the fact.

Match comparison

One table, no stat-card cosplay
Niko SpringerRyan Meikle
94.2
3-dart averageNiko Springer edge
89.6
101.4
First 9 averageNiko Springer edge
94.1
50.0%
Checkout %Niko Springer edge
33.0%
16
100+Ryan Meikle edge
17
6
140+Ryan Meikle edge
7
2
180sNiko Springer edge
0
91
Highest checkoutRyan Meikle edge
107

Key performance insights

Driven by the final stat split and leg availability
Niko Springer created the cleaner scoring base with a 4.7 point edge in 3-dart average.
Niko Springer was the sharper finisher, clearing chances 17.0 percentage points better on doubles.
Niko Springer set the tone earlier in legs, opening with a 7.3 point First 9 advantage.
Niko Springer took the final leg in 14 darts, closing the match at 6–3.

Leg-flow story

Runs, breaks, and decisive legs
Niko Springer produced the longest run of the match with 4 legs in a row.
4 legs were won against the throw, which is where the match pressure actually moved.
Niko Springer closed the final leg at 6–3 in 14 darts.

Scoring and finishing

Volume plus conversion
Niko Springer
3-dart avg94.2
180s / 140+ / 100+2 / 6 / 16
Checkout %50.0%
Highest checkout91
Checkouts6/12
Ryan Meikle
3-dart avg89.6
180s / 140+ / 100+0 / 7 / 17
Checkout %33.0%
Highest checkout107
Checkouts3/9

Momentum strip

Match flow by leg
L1Ryan Meikle
L2Niko Springer
L3Niko Springer
L4Ryan Meikle
L5Ryan Meikle
L6Niko Springer
L7Niko Springer
L8Niko Springer
L9Niko Springer

Leg-by-leg table

9 legs captured
LegWinnerDartsCheckout
Set 1 · Leg 1
Ryan Meikle
13Fast leg
36
Set 1 · Leg 2
Niko Springer
20
48
Set 1 · Leg 3Streak of 2
Niko Springer
16
28
Set 1 · Leg 4
Ryan Meikle
15Fast leg
107
Set 1 · Leg 5Streak of 2
Ryan Meikle
19
38
Set 1 · Leg 6
Niko Springer
14Fast leg
60
Set 1 · Leg 7Streak of 2
Niko Springer
12Fast leg
91
Set 1 · Leg 8Streak of 3
Niko Springer
13Fast leg
40
Set 1 · Leg 9Streak of 4
Niko Springer
14Fast leg
76

Data coverage

Source and completeness
CoverageFull leg data
Stats rows2
Legs / visits9 / 93
Sourceexplicit