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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Stephen Bunting BOOSTED to 4/1 to beat Jonny Clayton AND hit the highest checkout and most 180s - as he targets World Matchplay semis
Stephen Bunting is three steps away from claiming his first World Matchplay title - and Jonny Clayton the immediate hurdle he faces. The Bullet is through to the last eight in Blackpool for just the second time and has insisted he is ready to win it. He is now the highest-ranked star left in the top half of the draw and has declared that he is 'not a village idiot anymore who comes here and has a laugh'. Sky Bet have boosted Bunting to 4/1 to win the match, hit the highest checkout, and score the most 180s in the Winter Gardens clash. Meanwhile, Clayton has been boosted to 8/1 to win the match and have two or more bullseye finishes. The final enhancement offered by Sky Bet is for Bunting and Clayton to each hit 10 or more 180s. Away from the boosts, Sky Bet have the pair neck-and-neck to win as they are both priced at 5/6. Sky Bet odds for Stephen Bunting vs Jonny Clayton: Stephen Bunting to win 5/6 Jonny Clayton to win 5/6 Sky Bet Price Boosts for Stephen Bunting vs Jonny Clayton: Stephen Bunting to win the match, hit the highest checkout, and score the most 180s WAS 7/2 NOW 4/1 Jonny Clayton to win the match and have two or more bullseye finishes WAS 7/1 NOW 8/1 Stephen Bunting and Jonny Clayton to each hit at least 10 180s WAS 11/4 NOW 3/1
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Bunting battles past Anderson to reach last eight
Stephen Bunting is through to the World Matchplay quarter-finals after a nervy 12-10 win over Gary Anderson at Winter Gardens in BlackpoolA topsy-turvy match saw Scotland's Anderson lead 6-4, only for Bunting to rattle off five successive legs - a run that included missing out on a nine-darter in the 15th with the final 40-year-old Englishman then missed a match dart to complete a 101 checkout and 11-9 success, with 2018 champion Anderson taking the leg instead to level at 10-10. But fourth seed Bunting responded again by claiming the next two legs, including a 112 checkout, to set up a last-eight meeting with 2023 runner-up Jonny Clayton, who beat Belgium's Mike de Decker 11-8."I was so, so nervous, playing a legend of the sport in Gary Anderson on this stage," Bunting told Sky Sports. "I tried to put that at the back of my mind but I just couldn't and for whatever reason I couldn't find my best form. I'm so happy with the win but I just need to get to bed, I'm shattered."England's James Wade averaged 102.5 and had checkouts of 126, 121 and 108 as he thrashed Wessel Nijman of the Netherlands 11-5."It wasn't an amazing performance from me. I was just really fortunate the young lad didn't play how he can," 2007 winner Wade told Sky Sports."Who cares about doubles, who cares about averages. We just care about having a great time and the crowd enjoying themselves."Wade will play Gian van Veen next after the Dutchman, who knocked out defending champion Luke Humphries, beat compatriot Danny Noppert 11-5.
South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Luke Littler hammers Ryan Searle on World Matchplay debut
Littler, the second seed on his first appearance at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, looked like a man in a hurry as he jumped out to a 6-0 lead. And although Searle was able to get on the board late on, there was never going to be any way back against Littler, who averaged nearly 109. Darting demolition job from Luke Littler! ☢️ What a way to celebrate your first win at the Betfred World Matchplay! The World Champion averages 108.92 to demolish Ryan Searle in brutal fashion!#MatchplayDarts | R1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 20, 2025 'I was well up for tonight,' Littler said on Sky Sports. 'I wanted that win, to get that winning feeling and I've done it in some standard.' After revealing earlier this week he had failed his driving theory test for a fourth time, Littler said he has not been doing his homework for that as he has been keeping his focus on his game, adding: 'I've got a competition to focus on.' 'I've been practising so much,' he said. 'Obviously I've not put much on social media but I've been at home putting the hours in, hours and hours, and I'm glad it's paid off tonight.' Fifth seed Jonny Clayton survived a tough contest against Martin Schindler to prevail 10-7, despite the German putting up better numbers for much of the contest. Clayton's average was 99.60 compared to Schindler's 103.45 but the Welshman picked his moments to advance. 'I am here, I want to win this tournament,' Clayton said. 'Hopefully it is going to be my week. I love it when I pass the first round.' CLAYTON WINS A THRILLER! Jonny Clayton has won a thriller here in Blackpool! The Ferret beats Martin Schindler 10-7 to book his place in the second round against Mike De Decker! 📺 #MatchplayDarts | R1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 20, 2025 Earlier 13th seed Gary Anderson saw off Luke Woodhouse 10-5 despite a spectacular 167 checkout from the Englishman. Four seeds were sent home during Sunday's afternoon session as further shocks followed Saturday's exits of top seed Luke Humphries and eighth seed Nathan Aspinall. Seventh seed Damon Heta fell to Andrew Gilding in a contest that went to overtime, with Gilding eventually prevailing 12-10 after a late fightback came to nothing for Heta. Gilding advances to face Dirk van Duijvenbode, who saw off 10th seed Rob Cross 10-8 after rallying from 6-2 down in a remarkable contest. Jermaine Wattimena beat 15th seed Peter Wright 10-8 while Mike De Decker beat 12th seed Dave Chisnall 10-7.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Luke Littler hammers Ryan Searle on World Matchplay debut
Littler, the second seed on his first appearance at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, looked like a man in a hurry as he jumped out to a 6-0 lead. And although Searle was able to get on the board late on, there was never going to be any way back against Littler, who averaged nearly 109. Darting demolition job from Luke Littler! ☢️ What a way to celebrate your first win at the Betfred World Matchplay! The World Champion averages 108.92 to demolish Ryan Searle in brutal fashion!#MatchplayDarts | R1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 20, 2025 'I was well up for tonight,' Littler said on Sky Sports. 'I wanted that win, to get that winning feeling and I've done it in some standard.' After revealing earlier this week he had failed his driving theory test for a fourth time, Littler said he has not been doing his homework for that as he has been keeping his focus on his game, adding: 'I've got a competition to focus on.' 'I've been practising so much,' he said. 'Obviously I've not put much on social media but I've been at home putting the hours in, hours and hours, and I'm glad it's paid off tonight.' Fifth seed Jonny Clayton survived a tough contest against Martin Schindler to prevail 10-7, despite the German putting up better numbers for much of the contest. Clayton's average was 99.60 compared to Schindler's 103.45 but the Welshman picked his moments to advance. 'I am here, I want to win this tournament,' Clayton said. 'Hopefully it is going to be my week. I love it when I pass the first round.' CLAYTON WINS A THRILLER! Jonny Clayton has won a thriller here in Blackpool! The Ferret beats Martin Schindler 10-7 to book his place in the second round against Mike De Decker! 📺 #MatchplayDarts | R1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 20, 2025 Earlier 13th seed Gary Anderson saw off Luke Woodhouse 10-5 despite a spectacular 167 checkout from the Englishman. Four seeds were sent home during Sunday's afternoon session as further shocks followed Saturday's exits of top seed Luke Humphries and eighth seed Nathan Aspinall. Seventh seed Damon Heta fell to Andrew Gilding in a contest that went to overtime, with Gilding eventually prevailing 12-10 after a late fightback came to nothing for Heta. Gilding advances to face Dirk van Duijvenbode, who saw off 10th seed Rob Cross 10-8 after rallying from 6-2 down in a remarkable contest. Jermaine Wattimena beat 15th seed Peter Wright 10-8 while Mike De Decker beat 12th seed Dave Chisnall 10-7.
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Luke Littler hammers Ryan Searle on World Matchplay debut
Littler, the second seed on his first appearance at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, looked like a man in a hurry as he jumped out to a 6-0 lead. And although Searle was able to get on the board late on, there was never going to be any way back against Littler, who averaged nearly 109. Darting demolition job from Luke Littler! ☢️ What a way to celebrate your first win at the Betfred World Matchplay! The World Champion averages 108.92 to demolish Ryan Searle in brutal fashion!#MatchplayDarts | R1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 20, 2025 'I was well up for tonight,' Littler said on Sky Sports. 'I wanted that win, to get that winning feeling and I've done it in some standard.' After revealing earlier this week he had failed his driving theory test for a fourth time, Littler said he has not been doing his homework for that as he has been keeping his focus on his game, adding: 'I've got a competition to focus on.' 'I've been practising so much,' he said. 'Obviously I've not put much on social media but I've been at home putting the hours in, hours and hours, and I'm glad it's paid off tonight.' Fifth seed Jonny Clayton survived a tough contest against Martin Schindler to prevail 10-7, despite the German putting up better numbers for much of the contest. Clayton's average was 99.60 compared to Schindler's 103.45 but the Welshman picked his moments to advance. 'I am here, I want to win this tournament,' Clayton said. 'Hopefully it is going to be my week. I love it when I pass the first round.' CLAYTON WINS A THRILLER! Jonny Clayton has won a thriller here in Blackpool! The Ferret beats Martin Schindler 10-7 to book his place in the second round against Mike De Decker! 📺 #MatchplayDarts | R1 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 20, 2025 Earlier 13th seed Gary Anderson saw off Luke Woodhouse 10-5 despite a spectacular 167 checkout from the Englishman. Four seeds were sent home during Sunday's afternoon session as further shocks followed Saturday's exits of top seed Luke Humphries and eighth seed Nathan Aspinall. Seventh seed Damon Heta fell to Andrew Gilding in a contest that went to overtime, with Gilding eventually prevailing 12-10 after a late fightback came to nothing for Heta. Gilding advances to face Dirk van Duijvenbode, who saw off 10th seed Rob Cross 10-8 after rallying from 6-2 down in a remarkable contest. Jermaine Wattimena beat 15th seed Peter Wright 10-8 while Mike De Decker beat 12th seed Dave Chisnall 10-7.
