Aspinall: Smith success inspired World Matchplay triumph

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 25 2023

Nathan Aspinall revealed that he used world number one Michael Smith as inspiration for his maiden Betfred World Matchplay success at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens last weekend.

Classy Clayton hails 'brilliant champion' Aspinall

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 24 2023

Jonny Clayton insisted he was a proud man after losing out to an inspired Nathan Aspinall in Sunday’s Betfred World Matchplay final at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

Betfred donate £30,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support after Blackpool activity

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 24 2023

Macmillan Cancer Support have received a bumper £30,000 donation from Betfred following their annual charity activity at the Betfred World Matchplay and Women's World Matchplay.

Awesome Aspinall storms to Betfred World Matchplay title

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 23 2023

Nathan Aspinall produced an inspired display to claim his maiden Betfred World Matchplay title on a remarkable night at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

Aspinall & Clayton set for blockbuster Blackpool clash

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 23 2023

Nathan Aspinall and Jonny Clayton will lock horns in Sunday’s Betfred World Matchplay final, as the pair prepare for arguably the biggest night of their respective careers.

Clayton & Aspinall to contest Betfred World Matchplay final

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 22 2023

Jonny Clayton will take on Nathan Aspinall in Sunday’s Betfred World Matchplay final, after the pair overcame Luke Humphries and Joe Cullen on a thrilling night of semi-final action at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

Emotional Clayton 'daring to dream' at Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 22 2023

Jonny Clayton admits he is ‘daring to dream’ ahead of Saturday’s Betfred World Matchplay semi-finals, as he bids to lift the coveted Phil Taylor Trophy for his ill father.

Clayton & Humphries complete semi-final line-up in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 21 2023

Jonny Clayton and Luke Humphries won through fascinating quarter-finals on Day Seven at the Betfred World Matchplay, as the semi-final line-up was finalised on a dramatic night at the Winter Gardens.

Resilient Humphries digging deep in his bid for World Matchplay glory

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 21 2023

Luke Humphries believes his growing resilience can inspire him to Betfred World Matchplay glory ahead of his quarter-final showdown against Damon Heta on Friday night.

Aspinall & Cullen to collide in Betfred World Matchplay semi-finals

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 20 2023

Nathan Aspinall will take on Joe Cullen in Saturday’s Betfred World Matchplay semi-finals, after the pair won through quarter-final ties against Chris Dobey and Daryl Gurney respectively on Thursday.
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2019 Betfred World Matchplay
Saturday July 20
First Round
Mervyn King 10-5 Nathan Aspinall
Stephen Bunting 13-12 Gerwyn Price
Gary Anderson 10-6 Danny Noppert
Rob Cross 10-3 Chris Dobey

Sunday July 21
Afternoon Session
First Round

Krzysztof Ratajski 10-5 Darren Webster
Max Hopp 11-9 Dave Chisnall
Ian White 10-0 Joe Cullen
Michael Smith 10-7 Jamie Hughes

Evening Session
First Round

James Wade 13-12 Jeffrey de Zwaan
Mensur Suljovic 10-1 Jermaine Wattimena
Michael van Gerwen 10-6 Steve Beaton
Glen Durrant 10-4 Adrian Lewis

Monday July 22
First Round

Keegan Brown 10-8 Jonny Clayton
Simon Whitlock 10-8 John Henderson
Daryl Gurney 10-7 Ricky Evans
Peter Wright 10-5 Vincent van der Voort

Tuesday July 23
Second Round

Michael Smith 12-10 Max Hopp
James Wade 13-11 Mensur Suljovic
Mervyn King 11-8 Gary Anderson
Glen Durrant 13-11 Michael van Gerwen

Wednesday July 24
Second Round

Daryl Gurney 11-9 Keegan Brown
Stephen Bunting 14-12 Ian White
Rob Cross 11-5 Krzysztof Ratajski
Peter Wright 11-2 Simon Whitlock

Thursday July 25
Quarter-Finals

Michael Smith 16-11 Mervyn King
Glen Durrant 16-7 James Wade

Friday July 26
Quarter-Finals

Rob Cross 16-14 Stephen Bunting
Daryl Gurney 16-13 Peter Wright

Saturday July 27
Semi-Finals

Rob Cross 17-15 Daryl Gurney
Michael Smith 17-10 Glen Durrant

Sunday July 28
Final

Rob Cross 18-13 Michael Smith