Stokesley Pool League Week 2 Results 2025/26

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The second week of the Stokesley Pool League season delivered some huge talking points — none bigger than Kirkby A’s shock 5-4 victory over reigning champions Kirkby B. Ayton remain unbeaten at the top after another convincing away win, while newcomers Nunthorpe Rec claimed their first triumph of the campaign.

Kirkby A 5-4 Kirkby B

Venue: Black Swan Inn | Date: 7 October 2025
Doubles: 0 – 3 | Singles: 5 – 1

In one of the biggest early upsets of the season, Kirkby A battled back from losing all three doubles to stun champions Kirkby B with a dominant singles showing. Veteran Tony Smith rolled back the years with a vital singles win, while Rachel Muscat, Billy McElvany and Mick Gaines-Burrell all produced strong performances. Kirkby B looked in control after the doubles but couldn’t halt the momentum shift as Kirkby A stormed through the singles 5-1.

Nunthorpe Rec 7-2 Sports A

Venue: Nunthorpe & Marton Recreation Club | Date: 7 October 2025
Doubles: 2 – 1 | Singles: 5 – 1

A statement win from the league’s newest side as Nunthorpe Rec powered past Sports A 7-2. Tony Czifra and James Hartley were outstanding in the singles, while Gary Fields and Mark Stephenson helped secure valuable doubles points. Sports A’s only resistance came from Lewis Martin, who continued his steady start to the season.

Sports B 2-7 Ayton

Venue: Stokesley Sports Club | Date: 7 October 2025
Doubles: 0 – 3 | Singles: 2 – 4

Ayton continued their perfect start to the season with another commanding win, this time away at Sports B. Phil Walker and Steve Taylor once again led by example, each taking singles and doubles victories. Simon Parker impressed with a composed performance, while Stuart Watson contributed both singles and doubles points.

Player Standings Highlights

• Steve Taylor (Ayton) – 100% record, unbeaten in four frames

• Phil Walker (Ayton) – 100% record in singles and doubles

• Tony Smith (Kirkby A) – inspirational performance in the upset of the week

• James Hartley (Nunthorpe Rec) – two singles wins in two appearances

Week 2 Talking Points

• Kirkby A shock the champions Kirkby B in a thriller

• Ayton remain unbeaten and top with maximum points

• Nunthorpe Rec celebrate their first league win

• Tony Smith reminds everyone of his class with a vital frame win

• Sports A and Sports B still searching for early consistency

Player of the Week

Tony Smith (Kirkby A) – rolled back the years with a vital singles win in Kirkby A’s dramatic 5-4 victory over the reigning champions.