Stokesley Pool League – Week 20 League Finale

Proudly sponsored by My Insurance BrokerThe Winter 2025/26 season came to a close this week, and after a strong run-in, Kirkby B are crowned Stokesley Pool League Champions. Going into the final match they needed just one point to secure the title, and despite a tight contest, they got the job done in style.

Kirkby B 5–4 Sports B

DBL: 2–1, SNG: 3–3

It was a tense finish at the Black Swan Inn, with Kirkby B edging Sports B 5–4 to confirm top spot. After taking two of the three doubles, they did just enough in the singles to get over the line and secure the title.

Key singles wins from Jack Butler, John Corner and Ian McGreevy proved decisive, while Sports B pushed them all the way in a proper end-of-season battle.

Nunthorpe 8–1 Kirkby A

DBL: 3–0, SNG: 5–1

Nunthorpe capped off their first season in the league by securing second place, finishing strongly with a dominant 8–1 win. A clean sweep in the doubles set the tone before they carried that momentum into the singles to round off an excellent campaign, just falling short of the title.

James Hartley, Gary Fields and Jason Rowden were all in top form on the night, underlining a superb season from Nunthorpe.

Sports A 7–2 Ayton

DBL: 3–0, SNG: 4–2

Sports A rounded off their season with a convincing 7–2 win over Ayton. A strong start in the doubles gave them control, and they backed it up well in the singles to finish on a high.

Matthew Brown, James Rowney and Jordan Phillips all contributed important frames as Sports A secured third place.

Final Table

Kirkby B finish as champions on 108 points, with Nunthorpe Rec runners-up on 103. Sports A and Sports B both finish on 88, followed by Ayton on 77 and Kirkby A on 73.

End of Season Awards

Singles Player of the Year: James Hartley (Nunthorpe)
Doubles Player of the Year: Lee Murphy (Kirkby B)
Senior Player of the Year: Peter Fields (Nunthorpe Rec)
Most 7-Ball Finishes: John Corner (Kirkby B)

A brilliant season all round, with the title race going deep and plenty of standout performances across the league.