World Darts Championship LIVE RESULTS: Aspinall in action, Sherrock fails to set up Littler clash – latest updates
THE World Darts Championship is well underway at the iconic Alexandra Palace - and there are some huge names yet to feature.
Wednesday's featured match sees Nathan Aspinall go head-to-head with Leonard Gates.
Last night, Peter Wright's first match of the tournament saw him beat Wesley Plaiser 3-1, despite some nervy moments for Snakebite.
Noa-Lynn van Leuven's historic World Darts Championship debut against Kevin Doets ended in disappointment as she lost 3-1.
Fallon Sherrock crashed out of the World Darts Championship after Ryan Meikle edged the first-round match 3-2.
If Sherrock was victorious she would have met teen sensation Luke Littler in a blockbuster clash on Saturday night - but it will be Meikle who he faces in round two.
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Mike De Decker 0-2 Luke Woodhouse* (LEGS: 1-3)
Mike De Decker is being truly outclassed here.
He just does not have an answer for Luke Woodhouse.
With a two-set lead, this seems like some mountain to climb for De Decker.
Mike De Decker* 0-1 Luke Woodhouse (LEGS: 1-2)
De Decker has only hit one of his twelve attempts at a double.
It is becoming a big problem for the Belgian.
Woodhouse takes his chance and wins against the throw to go within one leg of a two set lead.
Mike De Decker 0-1 Luke Woodhouse* (LEGS: 1-1)
Woodhouse comes back with the perfect reply with a seamless leg.
He hits double 16 with his first dart to draw level in the set.
The Englishman is looking in confident mood this afternoon.
Mike De Decker* 0-1 Luke Woodhouse (LEGS: 1-0)
This is a vital set for the number 24 seed now.
It is a massive ask to comeback from two sets down in any match.
With 86 remaining, he misses two darts at double 16.
Woodhouse cannot set himself up on a finish and the Belgian wins his first leg of the match.
Mike De Decker 0-1 Luke Woodhouse* (LEGS: 0-3)
De Decker has the perfect chance to break back but misses two darts at double 16.
Woodhouse gifts him another chance but the Belgian cannot find his range.
The Englishman hits the double to take the first set comfortably.
Mike De Decker* 0-0 Luke Woodhouse (LEGS: 0-2)
Against the throw Woodhouse shows some form.
With 170 remaining, he hits two treble 20s before narrowly missing the bull.
De Decker cannot find a finish and Woodhouse hits double 4 to take the leg against the throw.
Mike De Decker 0-0 Luke Woodhouse* (LEGS: 0-1)
It is a fantastic start from Woodhouse.
He continues his form from the other day and starts immediately hitting trebles, even hitting a maximum.
Woodhouse hits double 16 at the first attempt to take the leg.
Mike De Decker v Luke Woodhouse
Last match of the afternoon session ahead.
It is Belgium against England in this one.
Woodhouse looked in good form in his first round tie and will be looking to cause an upset against De Decker.
Top seed avoids surprise result
This match always was a potential banana skin for Ryan Joyce but he remained focussed and did what was needed.
I felt I was throwing well all game. Sometimes they were just going the wrong side of the wire. I'm really trying to work hard on my composure and am looking forward to Saturday night now. I go into it full of confidence.
Ryan Joyce
Ryan Joyce beats Darius Labanauskas 3-1
Ryan Joyce* 3-1 Darius Labanauskas (LEGS: 3-1)
Joyce misses a double for the match.
Labanauskas has 100 left but misses double 10 with his last dart.
No such mistake from Joyce who takes the match.
Ryan Joyce 2-1 Darius Labanauskas* (LEGS: 2-1)
Labanauskas misses a big chance at the double.
It leaves the door open for Joyce, who hits double 8 to take the leg against the throw.
He is now just one leg away from victory.
Ryan Joyce* 2-1 Darius Labanauskas (LEGS: 1-1)
Ryan Joyce looks to fight back straight away.
He makes hard work of the finish but finally hits double 10.
Joyce needed that to the wind out of this Labanauskas comeback.
Ryan Joyce 2-1 Darius Labanauskas* (LEGS: 0-1)
All the pressure is on the Lithuanian now.
He cannot afford to drop another set or he will be out of the World Darts Championship.
With 80 remaining, he hits double tops with his last dart to take the leg.
Ryan Joyce 2-1 Darius Labanauskas* (LEGS: 3-1)
Joyce misses double 18 for a 153 outshot but misses.
Labanauskas just cannot find the double.
Sensing his chance, Joyce hits double 4 to take the leg and set.
Ryan Joyce* 1-1 Darius Labanauskas (LEGS: 2-1)
An important 180 puts Joyce in control of the leg.
He sets himself up for a double 12 finish and takes the leg.
Joyce needs to try and break to take the set now.
Ryan Joyce 1-1 Darius Labanauskas* (LEGS: 1-1)
Hitting a maximum can change a leg in an instant.
Labanauskas takes a big lead and leaves himself time to finish.
Looking as calm as you like, he hits double top with his first dart.
Ryan Joyce* 1-1 Darius Labanauskas (LEGS: 1-0)
Joyce seemed to lose his range in that last set.
He needs to come back with a big statement now.
Making easy work of the leg, Joyce sees off 54, hitting double 18 to take the leg.
Ryan Joyce 1-1 Darius Labanauskas* (LEGS: 0-3)
This is a fabulous response from the Lithuanian.
He is hitting the big scores just when it matters most.
After giving Joyce a glimpse of an outshot, he cannot capitalise and Labanauskas hits double top to take the set.
Ryan Joyce* 1-0 Darius Labanauskas (LEGS: 0-2)
These are two very evenly matched players.
You feel, even at this early stage, that this set will be pivotal in the match.
Labanauskas hits a maximum at the most important time, leaving him double 10, which he hits with his next dart.
Ryan Joyce 1-0 Darius Labanauskas* (LEGS: 0-1)
Both players are average over 100 in that first set.
Labanauskas opens up a healthy lead in the leg, giving him time to pick his finish,
The Lithuanian hits double 8 to take his first leg.
Ryan Joyce* 1-0 Darius Labanauskas (LEGS: 3-0)
Joyce is living up to his nickname relentless here.
Labanauskas has one dart at tops for a 135 outshot.
He cannot take it and Joyce is clinical as he takes the first set in this entertaining match.
Ryan Joyce 0-0 Darius Labanauskas* (LEGS: 2-0)
Joyce is looking in good form here.
Looking to win the leg against the throw, Labanauskas misses one dart at double top to present the chance for the break.
Ryan Joyce does not mess around and takes out double 16 with his first dart.
Ryan Joyce* 0-0 Darius Labanauskas (LEGS: 1-0)
Both players get off to a good start, finding trebles immediately.
Labanauskas hits a maximum to ramp up the pressure on Joyce.
He takes it in his stride as he finishes with treble 19, single 19 and then bullseye.
Ryan Joyce v Darius Labanauskas
Next up it is England against Lithuania.
Both players have reached the quarter-finals here before.
Joyce will be looking to show why he has worked his way up to number 33 in the world.