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Humphries Edges Woodhouse with Stunning Nine-Dart Finish

2/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Luke Humphries defeated Luke Woodhouse 4-3 in the World Masters last 16, flashing a nine-dart finish that electrified the Milton Keynes crowd.
Humphries led 2-0, Woodhouse leveled the match at 3-3, and Humphries held on after missing three match darts.
Humphries said the nine-darter mattered only because he won the match.
He will face Danny Noppert for a place in the semi-finals.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural World Darts Championship took place in February 1978, organized by the British Darts Organisation at the Heart of the Midlands Club in Nottingham. Sponsored by Imperial Tobacco, the event attracted over 1,000 spectators and featured ten top players, with Leighton Rees winning the title. This championship laid the foundation for professional darts, leading to its growing popularity and the emergence of future stars.

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Story summary

Luke Humphries defeated Luke Woodhouse 4-3 in the World Masters last 16, flashing a nine-dart finish that electrified the Milton Keynes crowd.
Humphries led 2-0, Woodhouse leveled the match at 3-3, and Humphries held on after missing three match darts.
Humphries said the nine-darter mattered only because he won the match.
He will face Danny Noppert for a place in the semi-finals.

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