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Aspinall hoping to continue 'childhood dream' against MvG
Nathan Aspinall is hoping to continue his 'childhood dream' week in Blackpool by defeating Michael van Gerwen in their Betfred World Matchplay quarter-final on Friday.

Superb Van den Bergh joined by Ratajski in Blackpool semi-finals
Dimitri Van den Bergh's bid to retain the Betfred World Matchplay title will continue with a semi-final against Krzysztof Ratajski on Saturday after the Belgian's brilliant victory over Gerwyn Price.

Van den Bergh & Price set for seismic showdown in Blackpool
Blackpool's Winter Gardens is preparing for a seismic Thursday night showdown at the Betfred World Matchplay as reigning champion Dimitri Van den Bergh clashes with World Champion Gerwyn Price.

Van den Bergh & Price set up blockbuster quarter-final on Night Four
Dimitri Van den Bergh and Gerwyn Price will meet in a mouth-watering Betfred World Matchplay quarter-final after coming through thrilling second round ties in Blackpool on Tuesday.

Van Gerwen holds off Heta as first round concludes in Blackpool
Michael van Gerwen overcame a scare against Damon Heta before booking his second round spot at the Betfred World Matchplay with a 10-7 victory in Blackpool on Monday.

Humphries KO's Wade as Wright, Cross & Smith progress
Luke Humphries produced an outstanding Betfred World Matchplay debut to knock out former winner James Wade on Sunday, as Peter Wright, Rob Cross and Michael Smith progressed in Blackpool.

Price & Clayton set up tasty Betfred World Matchplay clash
Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton set up an all-Welsh tie at the Betfred World Matchplay with opening-night wins in Blackpool on Saturday as Dimitri Van den Bergh made a winning start to his title def...

Historic World Matchplay trends: Reigning champs, World Champs & debutants
As the countdown to the 2021 Betfred World Matchplay continues, darts stats supremo Richard Ashdown takes a look at four historical trends of the summer's biggest tournament...

Sad news
The PDC is saddened to learn that Andy Fordham passed away on Thursday, aged 59.