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Littler and Van Duijvenbode book their spots in the 2026 World Matchplay Semi-Finals - Night 6 Recap

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By Tom Smith
| The Online Darts Podcast
Night Six of the 2026 World Matchplay saw Luke Littler and Dirk van Duijvenbode secure their places in the semi-finals with impressive victories at the Winter Gardens. Littler powered past Josh Rock 16-6, winning 13 of the final 14 legs, while Van Duijvenbode held off a late Gary Anderson fightback to complete a 16-13 victory and continue his outstanding run in Blackpool.
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Van Veen edges all-Dutch classic against Nijman as Menzies withdraws through illness - 2026 World Matchplay Night 5 Recap

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By Tom Smith
| The Online Darts Podcast
The second round of the 2026 World Matchplay concluded at Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens tonight, with four more players securing their places in the quarter-finals. Following a memorable evening on Tuesday that saw Luke Littler produce a sensational nine-dart finish and the second-highest average in World Matchplay history, expectations were sky high heading into Wednesday’s session with plenty of blockbuster ties in waiting.
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Luke Littler hits a NINE DARTER and produces the second highest World Matchplay average - 2026 World Matchplay Night 4 Recap

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By Tom Smith
| The Online Darts Podcast
Luke Littler and Nathan Aspinall treated the World Matchplay audience to an absolute classic on Night 4, as Littler hit a nine-darter and missed the double for a second with a record-breaking performance. Ando into the Quarters Gary Anderson was on fire in his opening round match against Ryan Joyce, posting a magnificent 109.96 average to set up this intriguing encounter against the Number 5 seed Jonny Clayton.
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