Ebdon edges out Higgins

Peter Ebdon tonight set up a possible repeat of this year’s world title showdown when he reached the Maplin UK Championship final in York.

The 36-year-old, now based in Dubai, won 9-7 against John Higgins and could meet his Crucible conqueror Graeme Dott in the battle for the £77,000 (€114,749) first prize on Sunday.