Reigning champion Humphries stunned by Snakebite as Wright marches into last 16

'I've never had support like this in my life, thank you all.' — No.1 seed is dumped out by Scottish veteran in a fourth-round stunner at Alexandra Palace

VENOMOUS ARROWS: Peter Wright in action during his fourth round match against Luke Humphries (right) on day twelve of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Reigning champion Luke Humphries was knocked out of the World Championship by an inspired Peter Wright in a major upset at Alexandra Palace.

Two-time former champion Wright turned the formbook upside down to stun big favourite Humphries, who was well below par in a 4-1 defeat.