Luke Littler (3) 1-0 (2) Luke Humphries

Well how will Luke Humphries respond to going behind for the first time in the match? Luke Littler has a handy habit of racing away when in front…

177 from Littler punishes a sloppy 88 from Humphries, who can only muster a 60 next time out. It’s a nightmare start for the World No1.

Littler needs D8 and has three bites at the cherry… Misses! He gets another opportunity and nails D4. It’s another break of throw.

Set: Luke Littler (3) 3-1 (2) Luke Humphries

Punished! Humphries has a poor visit of 43 and the youngster inflicts damage him with a maximum. He finishes the D16 and he’s in front at Alexandra Palace!

“Look at the venom from the last dart by Littler – that’s just punishment of the highest order,” says Sky Sports’ Wayne Mardle.

Luke Littler (2) 2-1 (2) Luke Humphries

Littler has time to finish his 144, and makes use of it very well – leaving himself 16. Three goes at the D8 here… MISSES!

Humphries can’t capitalise with 56 remaining and Littler holds. The nerves are growing here.

Luke Littler (2) 1-1 (2) Luke Humphries

Five perfect darts from Luke Humphries to start the leg. He gets the obligatory boos from the crowd, who are desperate for that perfect nine-darter.

12-dart hold of throw to level the set.