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23:27 GMT - That's it from us tonight. We'll be back tomorrow for more, including Stephen Bunting versus Kai Gotthardt in the afternoon and Michael van Gerwen's return in the evening session. Night!
23:22 GMT - Get up to speed with all the stats and who's playing who via the Flashscore app here.
Here's a look at all the results from day five:
First round
Chris Landman 1-3 Lok Yin Lee
Callan Rydz 3-0 Romeo Grbavac
Martin Lukeman 3-1 Nitin Kumar
Nick Kenny 3-0 Stowe Buntz
Mensur Suljovic 2-3 Matt Campbell
Scott Williams 3-1 Niko Springer
Second round
Gabriel Clemens 1-3 Robert Owen
Michael Smith 2-3 Kevin Doets
23:11 GMT - That's the biggest scalp we've seen in a long time at the World Championship, you have to say.
23:05 GMT - It's got to be won by two clear legs with everything all square in the fifth.
Stunning stuff by both, Doets bags his seventh 180. He eventually breaks straight back, he's throwing for the match again! Doets doesn't need the Big Fish and sets up 112 with Smith not on a finish. The Dutchman misses out on the treble, and Smith nails double 8 to break again and make it 3-3.
Smith makes another perfect start to the leg. He leaves 94 and hits D19 twice to take the set to 4-3 in legs. He needs to break now.
Both are averaging over 100 here. Smith punishes a bounced dart with a 180 and 140, but Doets takes out 54: 4-4!
Doets hits the bullseye to make it 5-4 with a huge break, then takes his ninth max to start the next leg. Doets messes up his finish but gets a second chance with 40 to go, he takes it with the third match dart to knock out the former world champion!
22:56 GMT - It goes to a decider!
Doets has taken the first leg! He throws six perfect darts, but despite missing a nine-darter, hits tops to lead. Smith is in huge trouble here! (0-1)
Huge pressure on Smith to hit the 110 but misses on the D16! The Dutchman hits D7 and doubles his lead! Are we looking at a huge shock? Smith needs to win the next three legs to stay in the world championship (0-2)
Smith stays alive – hits a D9 to win the third leg. He needs to win the next two or he’s out (1-2)
Doets hits a 180 with his first three darts. This is tense. He needs 72 but misses the match dart on D20. Smith needs to finish on 84 and roars in delight as he hits a D11 to level at 2-2 and we go to a decider.
Smith or Doets need to win by two clear legs…
Doets breaks again! He takes a 180 and hits D12 to throw for the match at 2-3.
Smith needs 174 – but can only throw 98! Doets is on 112 but can get 60. Smith clears 76 with a D8 and we’re level again! (3-3)
22:49 GMT - Doets wins the fourth set to make it 2-2 and take it to a decider against Smith!
Doets does well, taking his score down to 68 before hitting the the T20 and D4 to stay alive in the game. (0-1)
The Dutchman fall short on the bull but with 25 left Doets hits the D8 to double the lead. One more and we’ll be going to a deciding set (0-2).
Doets misses D8 and D4 – but Smith misses tops and Doets hits D4 to take it to a decider! (0-3)
22:44 GMT - Smith makes it 2-1
Smith wins the first leg of the third set with ease, taking D8 with Doets floundering on 228. (1-0)
Doets needs 64 but his first dart pings back off the board. He misses the D11 allowing Smith into this. With 55 remaining Smith hits double tops for the second leg. Brutal. (0-2)
It’s looking ominous for Doets as Smith hits a 180. Doets needs 121 to stay in the leg but misses the bull – Smith takes D6 and the set is his (0-3)
22:34 GMT - Doets wins the second set over Smith to level the game at 1-1
Doets scores his third 180 of the game and leaves 82. Can he score a double this time? He does! It may be his 12th attempt but he punches the D20 to win his first leg of the match (0-1)
Smith requires 40 but misses three darts on the D20! Doets needs 76 but again misses the D20! Smith misses the D20 for the sixth time! Doets hits the D10 with his third dart to double his lead. Remarkable misses there (0-2)
Smith scores his first 180 of the match but can he claw his way back into this leg? He reduces 141 to 8 – and wins the leg on a D4. (1-2)
Doets fights back! After Smith misses the T20 to reduce his score, up steps the Dutchman to hit D15 to take the third leg and the set. (1-3)
22:22 GMT - Smith takes the opening set.
Doets needs 50 to win the opening leg but hits 12 allowing Smith to punch the D8 to take it (1-0)
The Dutchman scores the first 180 of the match to leave 82 but misses on D20. He misses D10, D5 and fails to score! He has a third time at the oche; misses D10 and hits the 5. This is not good enough against Smith. The world number two hits the D20 at the first time of asking to take the leg. (2-0)
Doets misses D20 and D10 allowing Smith to hit D10 to take the set. It could have easily been 3-0 to Doets but he missed 11 darts at double and Smith takes the set instead (3-0)
22:16 GMT - And we're off!
22:10 GMT - We’re moments away from the final game of the night and what a game we have in store as Michael Smith faces Kevin Doets for a place in the third round.
The 2022/23 winner and world number two is one of the heavy favourites to win the tournament this year but can Doets spring a surprise?
They met at the same stage last year - will it be redemption for Doets?
22:03 GMT - Williams beats debutant Springer 3-1
Williams misses two darts at D12 and it’s a huge miss for the first leg. Springer takes it with a D16. What a remarkable Ally Pally debut for the German. (0-1)
Williams needs 160 and gets 100. Springer needs 140 but misses the D16! Can Williams do it? He does! Double tops and it’s level (1-1)
It’s a pacey game with 11 180s and 30 over 140s.... make it 12 180s as Williams piles pressure on Springer. He has 120 to win it but hits 20. Williams needs 74 – and he misses the D10! Springer needs D10 and gets it on the second throw! (1-2)
Oh this is ridiculous. Williams and Springer have hit 180s – and Williams is on a nine-darter, but misses on a D5 with his next throw. Williams needs 80 – he hits D20.. T20.. looks around at the cheering crowd and misses the D10! He needs D10, misses, then hits a D5 to level. (2-2)
Springer with the 15th 180 of the game to get the final leg decider underway. Springer needs the bull but misses on the outer bull! Williams needs D13 to win the match but misses! Springer misses the D8 and puts his head in his hands! Williams is one dart away from the match – and he takes it on a D11!
Williams will face Rob Cross in the second round but what a game that was!
21:53 GMT - Williams takes a 2-1 lead
Springer nearly wins the leg on the bull but Williams hits a D10 to take it. The Englishman has taken four out of the last five legs. He’s hitting form when it matters. (1-0)
What a start we have here! Williams and Springer both hit 180s! Springer has 110 and hits a D18 to draw it level. (1-1)
Oh my days! Williams hits another 180 – and so too does Springer! The crowd is buzzing. Williams has 81 left but leaves 43. Springer has 87 but misses the bull. Williams hits the D8 to re-take the lead. Williams is averaging 104 in the third set. Brilliant darts. (2-1)
Another 180 for Williams and Springer needs to take this. He has 60 but misses D10 – Williams needs 30 and takes a D8 to win the set! There were seven 180s in that set. Remarkable. (3-1)
21:42 GMT - Williams makes it 1-1 against Springer
Williams hits a 180 – will that calm his nerves? Springer has 82 left to burst his bubble but leaves 40. The Englishman needs to take this - and he does! He clears 65 with double tops. (1-0)
Springer has 80 but his final dart pings off the board. Williams is ruthless and clears 59 to take the second leg. (2-0)
Springer has 72 remaining. Can he do it this time? No – he’s happy to leave it at 32. Williams can punish him but fails on a D12. Springer needs a D8 and he gets it. (2-1)
Springer goes for the 180 but his third dart bounces off the board – for the second time tonight! He looks around in disbelief – but he returns a few moments later and hits a 180! Incredible. However it's not to be as Williams hits a D6 and takes the leg and set. What a game we have here. (3-1)
21:30 GMT - Springer wins the first set on debut!
Springer hits his first Ally Pally 180 and the crowd erupt! He punches the air in delight, but misses his next chance on 28. He misses one dart on a D14 but finally takes the opening leg. (0-1)
Springer looks very confident. He has 88 but leaves 24. He hits 12 leaving a D6 which he takes. This is pretty impressive. (0-2)
Williams looks a little stunned. Springer tries to seal it with a bull but misses on the outer bull. It doesn’t matter – Williams can’t finish his big and Springer hits D8 on the second attempt to take the first set on debut! (0-3)
21:20 GMT - This could be the game of the night. Springer is making his Ally Pally debut while Williams is returning for the first time since his sensational run to last year’s semi-final.
The winner will face world number 5 Rob Cross in the second round - and we're underway!
21:15 GMT - We're halfway through the evening session and next on the oche is Scott Williams v Niko Springer. We're 10 minutes away.
21:11 GMT - Matt Campbell beats Mensur Suljovic 3-2
Campbell needs 124 but fluffs it on a T5 immediately. He returns, misses D16 and D8 allowing Suljovic a glimmer of hope, but he can only score 26. Campbell takes a D4 to win the first leg. (0-1)
One bad leg here and it could be the end for either Suljovic or Campbell. Suljovic is on 118. He hits T20, 18… but misses double tops to level! Campbell is on 91 but can’t find the bull. Suljovic needs tops but misses after hitting the 10! Campbell hits a D8 and takes the second leg! He’s one leg away for the match! (0-2)
Campbell throws first and is on 89. He needs bullseye to win it – and he does! He breathes a huge sigh of relief! (0-3)
The Canadian will face world number 20 Ryan Searle in the next round.
21:04 GMT - Suljovic makes it 2-2
Suljovic misses two D11 on 79 allowing in-form Campbell in. But he can only reduce his to 97. Suljovic takes D4 for the leg. That was close. (1-0)
Suljovic scores his third 180 and has 96 to level the leg. He hits D20, 18 and the D9 – it’s his! (2-0)
Who is going to take charge of the fourth set? Campbell has 110 but misses tops to seal it. Suljovic has 137 but leaves 80. Campbell takes it on tops. (2-1)
Campbell has 71 remaining. He takes the T13 and D16 on the second throw to level the leg! (2-2)
Suljovic must hold this leg to stay in the tournament. He leaves 50 and has six darts… 18, 16 and misses the 8 to close it out. Can he do it at the second attempt? He requires 16. D8 and the game will go to a deciding set! (3-2)
20:53 GMT - Campbell takes a 2-1 lead
Suljovic hits 102 to leave 65 in the first leg of the third set but he won’t be returning - Campbell hits a D18 to take the first leg. (0-1)
Campbell hits his third 180 of the match and reduces 140 to 81. He returns to take the D12 at the first time of asking. (0-2)
Oh my! Campbell hits 160 to take the third leg and set. Incredible! (0-3)
20:42 GMT - Suljovic takes the second set
Campbell hits a 180 with the first darts of the leg and ends it with a D16 to take it at the first attempt. (0-1)
Suljovic hits a maximum to reduce his score to 70. The Canadian has 113 left but can only take 39. Suljovic misses his chance on D20 and Campbell hits a stray dart at 74. Suljovic misses D12, D6 and D3, leaving Campbell to hit a D5 to take the second leg. (0-2)
Suljovic has six darts at 137 but takes with just three on a D16! Incredible. What a checkout! (1-2)
Campbell has six darts at 133 but misses 40 allowing Suljovic in to clear 100. He fails to hit tops - but Campbell misses D5 twice! Suljovic takes D10 on the second attempt and punches the air in celebration. (2-2)
Suljovic hits a bull to reduce to 32. He has three darts on D16 and takes it on the first throw! Clinical, and the set is his. (3-2)
20:25 GMT - Campbell wins the first set
Campbell throws first and needs 116 to take the first leg. He hits D20 to take it on the first attempt. (0-1)
Suljovic needs 160 to take his first leg but hits 60. Campbell hits 58 on 134, and the Austrian takes tops on the second attempt to level the match. (1-1)
Campbell hits 56 on the first attempt to take the third leg. Ruthless. (1-2)
Suljovic takes the first maximum of the match before Campbell also hits 180 to reduce his score to 136. Suljovic has 32 remaining and takes D16 to level. (2-2)
Campbell leaves 80 but misses the first game dart on double tops. He’s averaging 97.5 which is remarkable, and hits D20 on the third attempt to win the opening set. (2-3)
20:10 GMT - Next up, it's Mensur Suljovic v Matt Campbell for a place in the second round.
It's world number 56 v 55, and it looks set to be a close one.
20:04 GMT - Nick Kenny beats Stowe Buntz 3-0
The pressure is on Buntz in the first leg of the third set. Both are on 161 as Buntz throws 70. Kenny clears with a 16 and D16 to take the first leg. (1-0).
Kenny hits a 180 and is totally on top, but wait! Buntz then throws a 180. Can this be a great comeback? Bunts needs to take 103 but fails with the T20 and it’s on Kenny to clear from 80. He misses D10 but hits the D5. (2-0)
Buntz has 141 – it’s now or never, surely, but 109 leaves 32. Can he take the D16? He takes it on the third dart! (2-1)
It's Kenny to throw for the match. Can he finish in style? He has 170 left. He hits the T20.. hits the T20.. but can he hit the bull? Yes! What a brilliant finish! Kenny takes the third leg and with it, the third set and the match (3-1).
He averaged 87.66 and will face five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld in the next round.
19:50 GMT - It's 2-0 to Kenny!
It's another 180 for Kenny who goes on to take the first leg. The Welshman takes the remaining 64 with ease, hitting the D16 on his first attempt. (1-0)
Buntz has the chance to clear 170 to win his first leg but only hits 46. Kenny also has 170 and hits 59. It’s sloppy, but on his return to oche clears 111 to take the second leg. (2-0)
Just when you think the game is going away from Buntz, Kenny fails to hit D20 to clear 71 allowing Buntz in. And he accepts the invitation. Buntz hits tops. (2-1)
Buntz has a good chance to level the leg 86 and does so! Hitting two 18s and the bull. (2-2).
Oh my word! Kenny hits a 180 with his first three darts piling the pressure on Buntz. Kenny has 108 remaining but only hits 56. Buntz misses 121 Leaving it to Kenny who hits a D14 on the sixth attempt to take the third leg and a 2-0 set lead. (3-2)
19:32 GMT - Kenny wins the first set.
Buntz missed the chance to take 146 and it’s Kenny who takes the tops with the first dart to win the first leg (1-0).
It gets even better for Kenny! The Welshman misses two tops to take the second leg on the first attempt but as Buntz misses the tops, Kelly hits the mark with his second dart (2-0).
Kenny hits the first 180 of the session in the third leg and is putting Buntz under all sorts of pressure, but the American leaves 28 with his first 180 and hits the D14 to pull one back. (2-1).
Buntz misses the D10 for a chance to level the contest! Kenny takes 56 on his first attempt and win the first set. (3-1)
19:22 GMT - And we're underway! Remember it's the best of five sets, so the first to three.
19:15 GMT - First up on the oche is Nick Kenny v Stowe Buntz.
This is the second appearence at Ally Pally for USA's Buntz, who admitted treating the tournament last year as a "vacation" which he is keen to put right this time around. Kenny, the world number 76, is targeting a win that will help him keep his PDC Tour Card for next year.
18:55 GMT - Hello and welcome back to the Darts Tracker with the latest from Alexandra Palace in London!
There's a blockbuster night ahead of us with 2023 champion Michael Smith headlining the show.
The St Helens man has been inconsistent since his maiden win but after scooping the World Cup of Darts title earlier this year, many fans have backed him to pick up the world championship title once again.
The order of play tonight is as follows:
Nick Kenny v Stowe Buntz (Round 1)
Mensur Suljovic v Matt Campbell (Round 1)
Scott Williams v Niko Springer (Round 1)
Michael Smith v Kevin Doets (Round 2)
All the action gets underway at 19:15, so stay with us!
16:36 GMT - Here's a recap of the afternoon session on day five:
Upsets and high scores in afternoon session
The fifth day of the 2024/25 World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace saw a mix of exciting upsets and dominant performances.
Owen stuns Clemens
Welshman Robert Owen produced a stunning upset, defeating fancied German Gabriel Clemens 3-1 in a thrilling second-round encounter. Owen, who averaged just under 100 throughout the match, displayed impressive finishing to seal the victory over world number 27 Clemens.
Lee causes big upset
Hong Kong qualifier Lok-Yin Lee caused a major shock, defeating highly-rated Chris Landman 3-1. Lee showcased nerves of steel, utilising the energy from an entertained Ally Pally crowd in crucial moments to secure a memorable victory.
Rydz dominates
Callan Rydz continued his impressive form, defeating Romeo Grbavac 3-0 with a tournament-high average of 114. The Englishman displayed exceptional scoring power and clinical finishing. He faces world number 22 Martin Schindler in the next round.
Elsewhere...
- Martin Lukeman narrowly defeated Nitin Kumar in a closely contested match.
- The tournament witnessed its first nine-darter
- Follow for more updates from the World Darts Championship here with Flashscore.
16:22 GMT - Owen lands the fifth max of the match. He wires the bull off 81 to take the leg. Clemens takes out a stunning 143 to fire up the Alexandra Palace crowd. Sublime stuff!
Another 180 from Owen. Clemens is still scoring big as well. Owen pins an 81 finish to break Clemens to put him two away from the win.
Owen has the darts. Both players averaging well over 100 in this set. Owen lays up 40 for the leg, which he dispatches calmly to take it to 2-1.
Clemens misses his chance on the doubles, leaving Owen with a go at tops for the match. He pins it in one dart, giving him a 3-1 upset win.
16:14 GMT - What a huge set this is for Robert Owen. And for Clemens.
The German throws first. Owen breaks early to make it six legs on the spin and 1-0 in legs.
Owen can't take out 170. Clemens goes for 117 and takes it well to make it 1-1. An immediate break back.
Another solid leg now from Clemens who's putting up a fight. He takes out double 8 to hold his throw. He's one leg away from the set.
A decent 171 and 165 from Clemens puts the pressure on and he gets a look at double 12 which he hits first time to take the set. It's 2-1.
16:02 GMT - Owen races to a quick hold at the start of the second set. Clemens then hits a couple of 180s but misses a couple at the double. Owen just misses a champagne finish. Three more misses at the double for Clemens and Owen forces the break of throw. It's 2-1 in legs.
"Germany get battered everywhere they go" rings out from the crowd.
Owen lays up tops and sinks it for a 2-0 set lead.
15:51 GMT - Clemens has had a rough time in his TV appearances this year, so he'll be keen to start well.
Owen rocks straight up with a 180. He struggles to follow up with much, though. Clemens tees up 28 and takes it out to hold the first leg.
Clemens picks up his first max of the match to leave 41 but misses. Owen takes double 7 to make it 1-1.
The German takes a look at 164 but can't do the business. Both players then miss big opportunities on the doubles, with Clemens finally winning a 21-dart leg. Ugly stuff. It's 2-1 to Clemens. Owen battles back again to take the fourth set via double 8, sending us to a decider.
Clemens has the throw, but Owen makes a big scoring start. He gives himself 81 after nine darts but messes up his finish, seemingly getting his scoring mixed up. He still returns for 37, which goes out via double 11 to take the first set: 1-0.
15:29 GMT - A second-round match between German Gabriel Clemens and Welshman Robert Owen concludes the afternoon session today.
All eyes on the 27th-ranked Clemens in this one.
15:24 GMT - Kumar sinks his first maximum of the match against the throw. Lukeman leaves 83 and Kumar can't take out 117, allowing Lukeman in with a crucial finish on the bull to hold the first leg.
Lukeman's going to want some big scores, it could be a massive break now. Kumar comes out firing and misses 68. Lukeman can't take out 75, so Kumar takes out 32 to win the leg and hold: 1-1.
A missed chance there for Lukeman. Kumar hits another 180 to apply the pressure and break Lukeman. He misses two darts for the leg. Lukeman takes out 76 to pinch it and put him a set away from the match.
Kumar opens with another fine 180, but Lukeman returns with a series of ton-plus scores. He leaves 84 for the match but misses the bull. He returns for 41 and sticks it to win the match 3-1.
15:13 GMT - Kumar leaves tops in the first leg of the third set and pins it with his last dart to hold.
Lukeman looks to respond and hits a second 180. He leaves 46 in nine darts but can't take it out. He comes back with 18 to finish but bodges it on double 4. Kumar can't respond on 146, Lukeman finally sinks double 1 to narrowly hold his throw.
Kumar steps up with the darts. Lukeman's finding his trebles with some regularity now and narrowly misses a 124 checkout. He returns for 16, which he gets in one attempt to break and throw for the set.
The Englishman leaves 56 but misses two set darts at tops. Kumar has 58 for a break of throw, but he then misses two at tops himself. Lukeman returns looking for double 10 and involving the crowd, and he eventually pins it for a 2-1 set lead.
14:58 GMT - Lukeman throws first in the second set. He leaves 36 but fluffs his lines, but eventually takes the first leg.
Both players averaging around the 90 mark, Kumar edging it slightly. Lukeman sees a 180 bounce out, Kumar takes out 68 to hold and make it 1-1.
Lukeman sees another 180 bounce out. Crikey. Kumar looks to capitalise but can't. Lukeman hits a double 16 to make it 2-1 in legs.
Lukeman then breaks with a 74 checkout to level the match 1-1 in sets.
14:44 GMT - Grand Slam finalist Lukeman will be clear favourite for this one. Can Kumar cause a big upset here?
Kumar throws first. It's a sluggish start from both. Kumar narrowly misses a 141 out, but comes back to clean up the first leg with a double 12. It's 1-0 Kumar.
Lukeman leaves 112 but misses tops. Kumar goes for 148 but can't take advantage. Lukeman puns tops for 1-1.
Lukeman hits the first 180 in the third leg and sinks 104 to break throw and make it 2-1. With the darts in hand, he then misses four for the set, allowing Kumar back in to steal via a cool 90 checkout. It's 2-2, and Kumar with the throw.
Lukeman can't take out 126, Kumar steps up for 32 and eventually gets double 8. Kumar takes a 1-0 lead.
14:20 GMT - Up next is world number 38 Martin Lukeman against Nitin Kumar.
14:16 GMT - It's been sensational stuff from Rydz, who's averaging 114 (a near-tournament high) going into this third set.
Grbavac leaves 56 to hold, but he can't take it out. Rydz has a gift the break and takes out double 9 in two darts. Rydz now has the darts and is nailing the trebles. The Croatian isn't even playing badly, not by any stretch, but Rydz hammers his third 180 and is looking good. He takes out 47 on tops to move one away from the match. Just one leg dropped.
Rydz leaves 121 against the throw but can't take it. With a ton to take out, Romeo sinks it to take the leg and hold.
Rydz now throwing for the match, hammers a 140, 100 and 95 to leave 100 finish. He misses, but comes back for tops to seal an excellent performance. It finishes 3-0, and he ends with a 107 average, the highest of the tournament so far.
14:03 GMT - Rydz starts fast again in the second set. He leaves 84 for another 11-darter to make it 1-0.
Grbavac with the darts, but Rydz isn't mucking about it seems. He misses tops to hold, and Rydz can't take 139. Grbavac levels the set with a double 10.
Rydz gets down to 40 and pins it at the first attempt to make it 2-1. He'll fancy going for a break here and sinks a 180 to leave 139. He just misses tops. Grbavac can't capitalise but gives it a good go, Rydz comes back and takes the two-set lead.
13:54 GMT - Croatian debutant Grbavac has the darts and throws first. Rydz quickly leaves himself a double 20 to break in the first leg.
Rydz hits the first max of the match in the second leg. He's started fast, leaving 54 which he takes out. An 11-dart leg, that.
An array of 140s for both before Rydz leaves 129. He misses, and Grbavac misses his checkout, which Rydz punishes. An average of 118 and a comfortable first set for the Englishman.
13:41 GMT - Catch up on the match stats from Lee's excellent victory here.
Up next it's a round one clash between Callan Rydz and Romeo Grbavac.
13:35 GMT - Landman hasn't had a break - literally or figuratively - in this whole match. He's got to find some now.
Lee has the darts and misses bull, but Landman botches two at double 8, which Lee takes out to make it seven straight legs and another hold.
Landman looks to at least hold but he looks like a beaten man right now. He misses two at tops to give Lee a go at 72, which he just misses.
Landman misses another three doubles, Lee pins tops and it's 2-0 in legs.
Lee has the darts and is throwing for the match. Landman gets to a finish first but he misses two at the double. Lee still has 160 and can't take it out. Landman misses another three at double. Lee takes out 60 to win the match 3-1!
13:26 GMT - Lee leaves 62 for a fast break on the Dutchman, which he does very calmly with two darts to break. That's his fourth leg on the spin.
Lee's looking like he's finding his feet here. A few more big scoring visits and a 78 checkout sees him hold and go 2-0 up in legs.
Landman hasn't been in this for a while but Lee remains relentless with ton-plus visits. Just shy of 100 average for the Asian champion in this third set.
He narrowly misses a set dart on tops, and Landman can't take out 88. Lee returns, misses tops, but takes out double 10 to go 2-1 up in sets against the favourite Landman.
13:15 GMT - Snazzy shirt Lee has the darts in set two. He can't take out 96 but does get the double 4 to take the first leg.
Landman narrowly misses a 116, but Lee bags a tidy 118 via double 19 to break and take a 2-0 leg lead.
Throwing for the set, Lee races to a double 12 in 13 darts to make it 1-1 in sets.
13:04 GMT - Landman misses five set darts as Lee steps up to take out 65, but misses the double 16. Landman finally pins his eighth set dart to take a 1-0 lead.
12:59 GMT - Solid hold to start for Landman who takes out tops for the first leg.
The Dutchman picks up a 180 in the second, but Lee holds his own.
Landman cruises to the third via double 18 for a 13-dart leg. Lee then levels it at 2-2 after a few cracks at double 16.
12:47 GMT - Up first we have world number 87 Chris Landman against Hong Kong qualifier Lok-Yin Lee.
The winner will face Brendan Dolan in the next round.
12:37 GMT - Missed out on day four's entertainment?
No worries. You can read back all that happened right here after seeded Nathan Aspinall narrowly squeezed past a lively Leonard Gates and the tournament witnessed its first nine-darter.
12:35 GMT - We have another three first-round matches this afternoon featuring the likes of Martin Lukeman against Nitin Kumar.
Then there's second-round action featuring German Gabriel Clemens and Wales' Robert Owen to see out today's early session.
Follow all the action live here.
12:30 GMT - Good afternoon and welcome to Flashscore's Darts Tracker on day five of the 2024/25 World Darts Championship!