World Matchplay Darts 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Wade THROUGH with Bunting set to feature against Clayton
The Bullet clashes Jonny Clayton, while James Wade beat Gian van Veen in the first clash of the night.
Yesterday, World champion Littler found himself 7-2 down at one point before mounting a truly remarkable comeback to reach the quarter-finals, with the Machine Gun played his part, never giving in and pushing Littler to a dramatic 25th leg.
Gerwyn Price also romped into the quarters with a demolition job on Chris Dobey, where he averaged 108.73, before Michael van Gerwen CRASHED OUT after a sensational performance from Josh Rock.
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19th Jul 2025, 19:26 By Laurence Ryan
Live - Wade 1-0 Cullen*
Both players use the early goings to feel out the board and their throws, with Wade landing the first 180 of the match.
He leaves himself a simple 40, and takes out double 20 at the first attempt.
19th Jul 2025, 19:18 By Laurence Ryan
We wait..
Well, the first game is still yet to get going.
The clash was scheduled for 7:10, but as is the way with darts, the timings are a little off sometimes.
We still start with Wade and Cullen - so stay posted, as we will be underway ASAP.
19th Jul 2025, 19:05 By Laurence Ryan
Here we go!
James Wade against Joe Cullen - what a way to get the week going!
The pair will take to the oche in Blackpool NEXT.
A week of darts is set to get going!
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