CENTRAL Club are the early leaders of the Altrincham and Sale Monday Night Darts Winter League after a win against Stonemasons.

The Railway played a fantastic match, winning 4-3 against new team Bricklayers.

Defending Winter League champions Timperley Conservative Club edged out British Rail Club 4-3 in a tight encounter, with captain Andy Brownhill admitting it was a high-standard match which was nip and tuck all the way.

The Orange Tree beat The Wheatsheaf 4-3 in another tight match.

League secretary Carl Bailey said: "It was a brilliant start to the winter season."

Although the teams are all in, there is still an opportunity for players to sign for an existing team.

Anyone interested should email CarlMBE@hotmail.com.