Alec Small wrapped up week 8 of the MODUS Super Series with a 4-3 win over Sam Spivey in the final on Saturday 20 June 2026. The result also sends him through to Champions Week. For the wider context of the event, you can also visit our page dedicated to the 2026 MODUS Super Series.
A tight final settled at the right time
The scoreline already says plenty about how the evening unfolded. Up against Sam Spivey, Small had to dig out the decision in a final with very little margin for error. That is exactly what gives the win its weight: he did not just come through the week well, he finished it when the pressure was at its highest.
In a format like the MODUS, that kind of Saturday often matters more than the cleaner spells seen earlier in the week. Titles usually come down to who can stay sharp once the exits become immediate, and Small handled that moment well.
A difficult route through the last four
The final bracket confirmed that the day stayed open right to the end. In the semi-finals, Sam Spivey beat Graham Hall 4-2, while Alec Small had to work harder to get past Ryan Branley 4-3. To take the title, he therefore had to come through two high-pressure matches on the same day.
The final Saturday group had already hinted at that pattern. Dylan Slevin beat Spivey 4-3, Spivey then saw off Small 4-2, and Small replied with a clear 4-0 win over Slevin. In other words, the day was not smooth from start to finish, but he regained control once the knockout stage began.
What this title changes for Small
The biggest gain is not limited to the weekly trophy. By winning this stop, Small also secures his place in Champions Week, the stage that brings together the weekly winners. That is what gives the performance longer-term value.
On a circuit as busy as this one, a win like that matters because it turns a strong week into something that lasts. Small leaves with a title, but also with a next step still to play for in the series. It gives the week proper substance within the season.
Why this result warranted its own article
The MODUS produces a heavy stream of matches and not all of them need a standalone piece. This one did. A seven-leg final, a tense closing bracket and a direct place in Champions Week gave the story enough shape to stand on its own rather than sit as just another scoreline in the feed.
