2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 2 first round live results, scores, schedule & bracket: Van Duijvenbode survives against Dobey in tiebreak thriller

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Gary Anderson leads 4-1 over Ryan Joyce, but both players are producing elite scoring averages, with both over 105.

The 2026 World Matchplay of Darts resumes on Sunday, with eight exciting matches to be held across two sessions on Day 2 in Blackpool.

Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, Jonny Clayton and Gian van Veen are among the 16 players competing on Sunday.

2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 2 schedule & results

Here is the schedule and results from Day 2.

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First round (Day 2 afternoon session)

*Best of 19 legs (win by 2, or sudden death in 25th leg)

MatchDateTime (local)ScoreChris Dobey vs. Dirk van DuijvenbodeSun., Jul. 191:15 p.m.11-13Gary Anderson vs. Ryan JoyceSun., Jul. 192:15 p.m.Michael van Gerwen vs. Andrew GildingSun., Jul. 193:15 p.m.Jonny Clayton vs. Damon HetaSun., Jul. 194:15 p.m.

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First round (Day 2 evening session)

*Best of 19 legs (win by 2, or sudden death in 25th leg)

MatchDateTime (local)ScoreRyan Searle vs. William O'ConnorSun., Jul. 197:15 p.m.James Wade vs. Jermaine WattimenaSun., Jul. 198:15 p.m.Gian van Veen vs. Krzysztof RatajskiSun., Jul. 199:15 p.m.Wessel Nijman vs. Dave ChisnallSun., Jul. 1910:15 p.m.

Bracket

Here's what the bracket looks like for the second round.

Luke Littler vs. Nathan AspinallJosh Rock vs. Stephen BuntingMichael van Gerwen/Andrew Gilding vs. Dirk van DuijvenbodeJonny Clayton/Damon Heta vs. Gary Anderson/Ryan JoyceLuke Humphries/Cameron Menzies vs. Ross Smith/Kevin DoetsGerwyn Price/Martin Schindler vs. Danny Noppert/Rob CrossGian van Veen/Krzysztof Ratajski vs. Wessel Nijman/Dave ChisnallJames Wade/Jermaine Wattimena vs. Ryan Searle/William O'Connor

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