Luke Littler is excited to face off against Stephen Bunting and his dedicated fans in a thrilling semi-final at Alexandra Palace. Littler secured his spot with an impressive 5-2 win over Nathan Aspinall, while Bunting also triumphed against Peter Wright by the same scoreline.
The atmosphere at Ally Pally will be electric, with both players generating immense support through their entrance music—Bunting’s “Titanium” and Littler’s “Greenlight.” Despite the crowd’s enthusiasm, Littler knows that not everyone will be cheering for him on this journey towards his first World Darts Championship title.
“I felt the crowd supported me well tonight,” Littler remarked after his victory. “But it’s evident that Stephen has his supporters too.”
With Luke Humphries’ unexpected early exit, Littler now stands as a formidable favorite in the semi-finals. He will compete against Bunting, while Michael van Gerwen takes on Chris Dobey in the other match. The young talent is feeling confident, stating that he is playing his best darts of the tournament, and he aims to channel that energy into booking a spot in the final.
“Anything can happen on the day in the semi-finals,” Littler noted. “It’s a different atmosphere this year compared to last, but I feel great and aim to replicate that feeling again.”
Meanwhile, Bunting acknowledges the vital role of support from the crowd, encouraging them to rally behind him even more. “The crowd was phenomenal in the early stages, but I need them to do even better in the next match,” he urged.
Looking ahead, the highly anticipated semi-finals will see three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen lead the evening’s fixtures against Dobey, followed by Littler’s clash with Bunting. With high stakes in the air, the World Darts Championship is set to usher in an exciting year of darts events, including the Premier League and World Matchplay.
Fans are left wondering who will claim victory in the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, with all eyes on the upcoming matches.
