Lowry and Hatton hit Ally Pally to see MVG and Humphries power into last 16

The Ryder Cup heroes caught plenty of drama as world No.2 Humphries survived a hell of a scare against German Gabriel Clemens

THE BOYS ARE OUT: Shane Lowry, Irish golfer, is seen in attendance during the Round 3 match between Gian van Veen of the Netherlands and Madars Razma of Latvia in the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on December 28, 2025 in London, England. Pic: James Fearn/Getty Images

World number two Luke Humphries survived a scare against German Gabriel Clemens before booking his place in the World Championship last 16.

The 2024 champion was almost taken to a deciding set after a stunning fightback from Clemens at Alexandra Palace but held his nerve to edge through 4-2.