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Goodbrand, Sutherland Jnr & Blatchford triumph in WDDA finals

July 22, 2026

Nicky Goodbrand, Robert Sutherland Jnr and Jason Blatchford all claimed glory at the World Disability Darts Association World Matchplay finals in Blackpool on Sunday. The WDDA World Matchplay took place at the Winter Gardens for a fifth consecutive year, with three finals contested across three categories. The earlier rounds of the tournament were contested in […]

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Nicky Goodbrand, Robert Sutherland Jnr and Jason Blatchford all claimed glory at the World Disability Darts Association World Matchplay finals in Blackpool on Sunday.

The WDDA World Matchplay took place at the Winter Gardens for a fifth consecutive year, with three finals contested across three categories.

The earlier rounds of the tournament were contested in May at Bannockburn, leaving just two player standing to compete for glory in their respective categories on the Empress Ballroom stage.

Goodbrand claimed the WDDA World Matchplay Ladies final, defeating Lauren Healy 2-0 to retain the title after also triumphing last year.

In the WDDA World Matchplay Compris final, Blatchford stormed to the title, defeating fellow debutant Thomas Reid 2-0.

Sutherland Jr triumphed for a third consecutive year in the WDDA World Matchplay Classic final, downing his father Rob Sutherland 2-1 despite conceding the first leg.

Sunday July 19
2026 WDDA World Matchplay Ladies Final
Nicky Goodbrand 2-0 Lauren Healy

2026 WDDA World Matchplay Classic Final
Robert Sutherland Jnr 2-0 Rab Sutherland

2026 WDDA World Matchplay Compris Final
Jason Blatchford 2-0 Thomas Reid

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