Fourth round begins at Alexandra Palace
Luke Littler continues title defence
RESULT: Luke Littler 4-2 Rob Cross in last 16
Ryan Searle beats James Hurrell 4-0 in opening fourth-round tie
Josh Rock beat Callan Rydz 4-1 to conclude third round
Afternoon session results (third round): Justin Hood 4-1 Ryan Meikle, Ricky Evans 2-4 Charlie Manby, Nathan Aspinall 3-4 Kevin Doets
20-year-old Manby sets up last-16 tie against 10th seed Gian van Veen
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Evans 1-0 Manby (3-1)
Image source, PA MediaRicky Evans hits his first 180 to leave 137. He nails two treble 19s to leave 16 and he finds the double two with his final dart to win the set.
A rapid opening set but Charlie Manby will know he's bang in this if he cleans those doubles up.
Evans 0-0 Manby (2-1)
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
Charlie Manby is missing too many opportunities. He could have set one wrapped up.
The pace of the two players is masking over a set that has had a fair few errors from both players.
Evans 0-0 Manby (2-1)
This match is being played at a great pace as Charlie Manby looks for double 20 to break again but drops under.
Manby misses three more at the double and Ricky Evans capitalises.
The 20-year-old needs to clean that up if he's going to threaten here.
Evans 0-0 Manby (1-1)
Laura Turner
Ex-Women's World Championship quarter-finalist on Sky Sports
The pace will really suit both players. Charlie Manby said that as soon as he saw the draw.
I don't expect either player to drop the pace or rhythm.
Evans 0-0 Manby (1-1)
Image source, PA MediaA slower pace to the second leg after a blistering opening.
Charlie Manby leaves 57 with Ricky Evans going for tops, tops but misses the last dart.
Manby responds and nails double 20.
Evans 0-0 Manby (1-0)
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
That will feel like a break of throw for Ricky Evans, but it is just a hold.
Evans 0-0 Manby (1-0)
Charlie Manby isn't showing any signs of nerves as he bangs in a second 180 to leave 45 after nine darts.
But he can't land the double after missing five. Back comes Ricky Evans, who hits the bull for the leg.
Evans 0-0 Manby (0-0)
Gian Van Veen awaits the winner of this one and Charlie Manby kicks off with a 180.
This could be a stunner of a match.
Evans v Manby
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
Ricky Evans should win but you never know.
Evans v Manby
And here is Ricky Evans.
He's walking out to Madonna's Like a Prayer and has somehow whipped out some green pompoms and is having a dance with the cheerleaders.
What a man.
Image source, PA MediaEvans v Manby
Charlie Manby talking to Sky Sports, about not producing his A-Game yet: "That is the thing, it is a matter of time before it comes out so hopefully that is today."
On whether he's got the levels to match Ricky Evans: "I know I have. I back myself to do it as well so hopefully it goes out today."
Evans v Manby
Charlie Manby is first to walk to the stage and it's to Oasis' Champagne Supernova.
What a tune.
Evans v Manby
Laura Turner
Ex-Women's World Championship quarter-finalist on Sky Sports
Charlie Manby will have to improve his level today I reckon. He'll enjoy the pace of Ricky Evans too.
Evans v Manby
Ricky Evans is a big lover of Christmas and always walks out to Christmas songs but now we're past the big day so what will he have in store for his walk out?
He says everyone will be singing along to it.
Hood 4-1 Meikle
Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports
Justin Hood has set really high standards throughout this tournament in his first two games and he wasn't as high there, but he just looks at home. It was a really professional job.
He seems super relaxed. You've got to have an element of nerves but he's controlling it really well. He wants to show the world what he can do and he is doing that. He'll be a danger in the next round.
Evans v Manby
Right then, the fun doesn't stop there as 'Rapid' Ricky Evans takes on Huddersfield's Charlie Manby.
Excited for this one!
Justin Hood talking to Sky Sports: "It is good, but there are still more games to go. I'm playing good, but that wasn't my best performance and I'll put that right next game.
"If you win, you win. If you play well, great, if you don't oh well, you win.
"I've been playing since I was 14 so 18 years and I've never practised as much as I have in the past three weeks. Look out next year! There will be some serious averages.
"The money I'll get from this means I won't have to work. so long may it continue."
Hood 4-1 Meikle
Justin Hood is all smiles as he's interviewed on the stage after reaching the last 16.
He seems like a great laugh!
Hood 4-1 Meikle
Image source, Getty ImagesBrilliant from Justin Hood to hit 144 to leave 40 with Ryan Meikle on 164.
Up steps Hood with three darts to win the match but he only needs one to land himself a spot in the last 16 of the world championship for the first time.
What a December he's having!
Hood 3-1 Meikle (2-2)
Ryan Meikle makes him pay in the best by hitting treble 18 and nailing double 8 for the leg.