Luke Littler secured his place in the UK Open Darts 2026 semi-finals with a victory over Danny Noppert. The young star continued his impressive run at the tournament, defeating his Dutch opponent to advance to the final four. Littler's progression comes as defending finalist James Wade also booked his semi-final spot.

Wade claimed a dramatic 10-9 win over 2018 world champion Rob Cross after trailing 9-7. The 2025 runner-up produced a stunning comeback, forcing a deciding leg before hitting a 107 finish to seal victory. Earlier in the day, Northern Ireland's Josh Rock defeated Poland's Krzysztof Ratajski 10-7 to join the quarter-final lineup.

Jonny Clayton faces Gerwyn Price in the final quarter-final match. If Clayton wins this all-Welsh clash, it would recreate the exact same four-player semi-final lineup from last year's Minehead tournament. The semi-finals and final will begin at 19:00 GMT, with the champion earning a £120,000 first prize.