Fallon Sherrock isn’t just the Queen of the Palace—she’s the woman who turned darts from a men’s club into her personal stage. And nowhere is that more legendary than in her charity clash with Phil “The Power” Taylor during lockdown.
It was 2020. No crowds. No roaring pub atmosphere. Just soft‑tip boards, two players, and £16,200 on the line for NHS Heroes. And it went down in thriller territory.
Taylor, the 16-times world champion, edged out Sherrock 7 – 6 in the deciding leg—but only after three shared 180s, checkouts of 167 vs. 155, and an average of 121.6 from fallon (vs. 116.7 for Taylor)—numbers that screamed world-class performance 👏The Irish Times+13Sky Sports+13Dartsnews.com+13.
Sherrock was just one dart away from not just victory—but a historic nine‑darter. She had breezed through legs left and right—cool, collected, clutch—only to stare it down and pull up just short. Taylor, ever the champion, punished the miss with a 167 finish to clinch it. Ouch. Sporting Life
What made it stick was Fallon’s grit. Despite losing, she racked up seven 180s, consistent high checkouts, and composure beyond her years. And when she nearly hit that nine‑darter not once, but twice? Fans—and Taylor himself—were left stunned. Sky SportsDartsnews.com
Fans on Reddit are still raving:
“Going to the darts looks like an unreal night… better take a water break and stay hydrated.”—they said that was world-class finishing from Sherrock.Sky Sports+3Reddit+3Reddit+3Sporting Life+15Reddit+15Reddit+15
Taylor later praised her, calling her a headline-maker and admitting the extra slot for Sherrock in major championships created more buzz and interest for the sport. She sells tickets, he said—it’s that serious. Dartsnews.com
So what does this match prove? Not that Fallon beat the GOAT—but that she belongs with him. That she can push legends to the limit. That she’s still rewriting darts history even in charity exhibitions not tied to ranking points.
It was a match, yes—but a masterclass.
Sherrock didn’t just raise money that night. She raised the bar.
And she’d still walk away smiling.
