2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Nine latest

Nathan Aspinall (PDC)

The 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship continues on Friday, with another full day of darting action including the final ties of round one.

Josh Rock headlines the afternoon session, as the World Cup winning star takes on Gemma Hayter, whilst Dutchman Kevin Doets takes on debutant Matthew Dennant.

Argentinian World Cup star Jesus Salate make his Alexandra Palace bow against Ryan Meikle, whilst Leonard Gates and Mickey Mansell do battle.

In the evening session, Rock’s Northern Irish World Cup winning partner Gurney clashes with Women’s Series winner Greaves in a tantalising match, as former World Matchplay champion Nathan Aspinall locks horns with Lourence Ilagan.

William O’Connor will play Polish number two Krzysztof Kciuk, before Keane Barry and Tim Pusey face off in the final match of round one.

The 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship is being broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, through the PDC's worldwide broadcast partners including DAZN and Viaplay, and on PDCTV (excluding UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria & Switzerland based subscribers)

2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship
Friday December 19
Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)
Round One x4

Kevin Doets 3-1 Matthew Dennant (2-3; 3-1; 3-2; 3-2)
Ryan Meikle 3-0 Jesus Salate (3-0; 3-0; 3-1)
Mickey Mansell v Leonard Gates
Josh Rock v Gemma Hayter

Evening Session (1900 GMT)
Round One x4

William O’Connor v Krzysztof Kciuk
Daryl Gurney v Beau Greaves
Nathan Aspinall v Lourence Ilagan
Keane Barry v Tim Pusey

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