2026 World Matchplay of Darts Day 2 first round live results, scores, schedule & bracket: Anderson produces 110 average in dominant win

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Gary Anderson finishes with a 109.96 average, beating Ryan Joyce easily, 10-2.

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.10-2Michael 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 AndersonLuke 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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