TIMPERLEY Cons beat a strong Gardeners B 6-1 to open up a gap at the top of the Altrincham and Sale Round the Board Darts League on Monday night.

Another main contender are the British Rail Club who took on new team The Brigadier and beat them in a comprehensive 7-0 victory.

The Cringlewood continued their winning ways with a 6-1 triumph against reigning champions Budenburgs.

In the closest match of the night, Brooklands Tap edged out Station, while Central Club and Gardeners A both had byes.