Smith & Price crash out on incredible night at Betfred World Matchplay

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 18 2023

Chris Dobey and Joe Cullen produced inspired displays to dump out Michael Smith and Gerwyn Price on an extraordinary Tuesday night at the Betfred World Matchplay.

Aspinall 'on cloud nine' ahead of Noppert showdown

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 18 2023

Nathan Aspinall insists he’s on ‘cloud nine’ as he prepares to renew his rivalry with Dutch number two Danny Noppert for a place in the Betfred World Matchplay quarter-finals on Tuesday night.

Wright and Van den Bergh progress; Searle ruins Barney's return

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 17 2023

Former champions Peter Wright and Dimitri Van den Bergh moved through to the last 16 of the Betfred World Matchplay on Monday, as Ryan Searle ruined Raymond van Barneveld’s highly-anticipated Blackpool return.

Van Barneveld aiming to roll back the years on Winter Gardens return

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 17 2023

Raymond van Barneveld admits he will feel a sense of pride when he steps onto the Winter Gardens stage for the first time in five years, having fought his way back into the top echelons of darts.

Van den Bergh relishing return to 'magical' Winter Gardens

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 17 2023

Dimitri Van den Bergh is aiming to continue his remarkable Betfred World Matchplay record in 2023, as he prepares to take on European Champion Ross Smith in his Blackpool opener on Monday evening.

WDDA stars return for big-stage appearances in Blackpool

News

Jul 17 2023

The PDC will again be supporting the World Disability Darts Association during the 2023 Betfred World Matchplay, as the organisation stages its own World Matchplay Finals on stage.

Dolan causes astonishing upset to dethrone Van Gerwen in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 16 2023

Brendan Dolan caused one of the biggest upsets in Betfred World Matchplay history with a sensational victory over reigning champion Michael van Gerwen on Day Two in Blackpool.

Smith aiming to cement legacy with World Matchplay success

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 16 2023

Michael Smith is bidding to cement his status as one of the sport’s greats by adding a maiden Betfred World Matchplay title to his growing haul in Blackpool this week.

Rock: Blackpool bow is a 'dream come true'

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 16 2023

Josh Rock will fulfil another darting dream when he makes his highly-anticipated Betfred World Matchplay debut on Sunday afternoon in Blackpool.

Price powers through, as Anderson dumps out Chisnall on Day One

Betfred World Matchplay

Jul 15 2023

Gerwyn Price began his Betfred World Matchplay campaign with a convincing win over Stephen Bunting, as Gary Anderson dumped out Dave Chisnall on a star-studded opening night in Blackpool.

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