---
title: "Q Tour Event 3: Powell Beats Lloyd 4-1 in Oberhausen"
url: https://ncuemedia.com/q-tour-event-3-powell-beats-lloyd-4-1-in-oberhausen
published: 2026-11-09T11:24:45Z
updated: 2026-11-09T11:24:45Z
summary: "Riley Powell beat Mark Lloyd 4-1 at Q Tour Europe event three in Oberhausen, moving into the ranking lead after the October 22-25 tournament."
author: "NCue Media"
categories: ["Snooker"]
tags: ["Q Tour Europe", "Riley Powell", "Snooker", "results"]
lang: en
---

# Q Tour Event 3: Powell Beats Lloyd 4-1 in Oberhausen

*October 2026 result: Powell takes his first Q Tour title.*

Riley Powell won the October 22-25, 2026, WPBSA Q Tour Europe event at Snooker Arena Germany in Oberhausen, beating Mark Lloyd 4-1.

## What were the key results?

| Stage | Winner | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Riley Powell | Luke Pinches | 4-2 |
| Semifinal | Riley Powell | Peter Lines | 4-0 |
| Semifinal | Mark Lloyd | Mark Joyce | 4-0 |
| Final | Riley Powell | Mark Lloyd | 4-1 |

![Powell holding the trophy](media:a8359c3d6517378e)

![Tournament venue](media:e540285519f43d5f)

## How was the final decided?

Powell took a 3-0 lead, including a century in frame two. Lloyd answered with 79, before Powell closed with 71.

![Finalists at the presentation](media:1c52fa95738d80ab)

## What changed in the rankings?

The 18-year-old Welshman moved into first place after three events. This was his first Q Tour title, earned in a field of 153 from 33 countries.

![Powell at the trophy presentation](media:c653778efc398cb4)

![Powell with his trophy and a guest](media:ceb2b59d5ef1af3b)

:::faq
### Who organized the event?
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).

### Does this establish the current ranking leader?
No. It records the standings immediately after event three.
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