Gurney to face champion at World Darts Championship

Derry professional Daryl Gurney will face defending champion Gary Anderson in the second round of the William Hill World Darts Championship.

“The Dude” continued his recent good form with a 3-1 win over Welsh man Jamie Lewis at Alexandra Palace in London last night, a game screened live of Sky Sports.

Speaking afterwards, Gurney said he had “no fears” about facing Anderson who he defeated at the recent Players Championship before being put out by world number one Michael van Gerwen in the semi-final.

His second round clash with Anderson will take place on St Stephen’s Day, a game that will also be screened live of Sky Sports.