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Completed Match

Full leg data

Michael Smith

6–2

James Hurrell

European Tour 4 - German Darts Grand Prix 2026 • Round 1 • 4 Apr 2026, 17:05 UTC • Best of 11 legs

WinnerMichael Smith
Score6–2
DataFull leg data

Why this match was won

Post-match verdict

Michael Smith won 6–2. The result was driven by a 10.2 point 3-dart average edge for Michael Smith; a 8.0 percentage point checkout edge for Michael Smith; the longest leg run belonging to Michael Smith at 3 legs.

Average gap10.2 ptsMichael Smith led the 3-dart average.
Checkout gap8.0 ptsMichael Smith finished cleaner on doubles.
Leg flow3-leg runMichael Smith 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
Michael SmithJames Hurrell
86.4
3-dart averageMichael Smith edge
76.2
103.2
First 9 averageMichael Smith edge
88.2
26.0%
Checkout %Michael Smith edge
18.0%
6
100+Level
6
5
140+Level
5
2
180sMichael Smith edge
0
83
Highest checkoutJames Hurrell edge
110

Key performance insights

Driven by the final stat split and leg availability
Michael Smith created the cleaner scoring base with a 10.2 point edge in 3-dart average.
Michael Smith was the sharper finisher, clearing chances 8.0 percentage points better on doubles.
Michael Smith set the tone earlier in legs, opening with a 15.0 point First 9 advantage.
Michael Smith took the final leg in 19 darts, closing the match at 6–2.

Leg-flow story

Runs, breaks, and decisive legs
Michael Smith produced the longest run of the match with 3 legs in a row.
2 legs were won against the throw, which is where the match pressure actually moved.
Michael Smith closed the final leg at 6–2 in 19 darts.

Scoring and finishing

Volume plus conversion
Michael Smith
3-dart avg86.4
180s / 140+ / 100+2 / 5 / 6
Checkout %26.0%
Highest checkout83
Checkouts6/23
James Hurrell
3-dart avg76.2
180s / 140+ / 100+0 / 5 / 6
Checkout %18.0%
Highest checkout110
Checkouts2/11

Momentum strip

Match flow by leg
L1Michael Smith
L2Michael Smith
L3James Hurrell
L4Michael Smith
L5James Hurrell
L6Michael Smith
L7Michael Smith
L8Michael Smith

Leg-by-leg table

8 legs captured
LegWinnerDartsCheckout
Set 1 · Leg 1
Michael Smith
19
40
Set 1 · Leg 2Streak of 2
Michael Smith
16
20
Set 1 · Leg 3
James Hurrell
15Fast leg
110
Set 1 · Leg 4
Michael Smith
22
4
Set 1 · Leg 5
James Hurrell
14Fast leg
68
Set 1 · Leg 6
Michael Smith
16
12
Set 1 · Leg 7Streak of 2
Michael Smith
15Fast leg
83
Set 1 · Leg 8Streak of 3
Michael Smith
19
10

Data coverage

Source and completeness
CoverageFull leg data
Stats rows2
Legs / visits8 / 92
Sourcefull_leg_data