Summary

  1. Postpublished at 15:41 GMT

    Littler 11-9 Noppert

    Sam Drury
    BBC Sport journalist in Wolverhampton

    He still looks to be simmering but things are looking far better for Luke Littler now.

    The 18-year-old dominated that mini session and is five legs away from the final - and becoming world number one.

  2. Littler breakspublished at 15:39 GMT

    Littler 11-9 Noppert

    Danny Noppert has 132 left and leaves 40.

    Luke Littler takes out 25 with five and double 10.

    He leads by two after going 4-1 in the session. Turning point?

  3. Postpublished at 15:39 GMT

    Littler 10-9 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    There are a lot of darts starting to drop low for Danny Noppert. That will be a concern.

  4. Postpublished at 15:38 GMT

    Littler 10-9 Noppert

    The darts are starting to drop low for Danny Noppert on the treble 20 as Luke Littler sets up the big fish.

    He goes lands the two treble 20s before hitting 25. So close!

  5. Postpublished at 15:37 GMT

    Littler 10-9 Noppert

    BIG DART!

    Luke Littler reacts again by taking 65 by going one,14 and bull.

    He leads again.

  6. Postpublished at 15:34 GMT

    Littler 9-9 Noppert

    Massive moment for Danny Noppert with 120 left but he can only land 56.

    Luke Littler can't take the 30 out and Noppert comes back with 64 on the board.

    He hits double tops and lets Littler know he's not going away.

  7. Postpublished at 15:33 GMT

    Littler 9-8 Noppert

    The Kolo and Yaya Toure song is in full flow in Wolverhampton.

    Classic.

  8. Postpublished at 15:32 GMT

    Littler 9-8 Noppert

    Luke Littler is flowing better now. He goes for the 150 and leaves 15 with Danny Noppert out on 164.

    Littler goes three and double six to lead.

  9. Postpublished at 15:31 GMT

    Littler 8-8 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    That is a huge reaction from Luke Littler. He knows how big that is. Again he's come out firing after a break.

  10. Postpublished at 15:30 GMT

    Littler 8-8 Noppert

    Danny Noppert hits a 180 to pile the pressure on Luke Littler for the 128.

    He goes 18, treble 20 and bull to level.

    It's also the first bit of positive emotion we've seen from him.

  11. Postpublished at 15:27 GMT

    Littler 7-8 Noppert

    Sam Drury
    BBC Sport journalist in Wolverhampton

    The crowd boo Luke Littler's decision not to go for the big fish and the world champion just stares them out.

    He still seems a little irked but I'd imagine that is largely down to the fact he's still behind.

  12. Postpublished at 15:25 GMT

    Littler 7-8 Noppert

    Luke Littler is not in top form here and is bang in trouble if he doesn't up it.

  13. Postpublished at 15:24 GMT

    Littler 7-8 Noppert

    Luke Littler leaves the big fish. He hits two treble 20s before going for 10 to leave 40 with Danny Noppert at 176.

    Littler nails the double 20 to move to within a leg.

  14. Postpublished at 15:22 GMT

    Littler 6-8 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    This is brilliant from Danny Noppert. It ensures he'll lead at the next break and he's halfway to the final.

  15. Postpublished at 15:22 GMT

    Littler 6-8 Noppert

    Danny Noppert hits a 180 and Luke Littler follows his lead - leaving both men on 181.

    What is happening here then? With 116 left, Noppert goes treble 19, 19 and double 20 to go two in front.

  16. Postpublished at 15:21 GMT

    Littler 6-7 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    This is a fascinating clash.

    That is a missed opportunity for Luke Littler. He just can't string things together at the moment.

  17. Postpublished at 15:20 GMT

    Littler 6-7 Noppert

    With Danny Noppert on 100, Luke Littler hits 128 to leave 56.

    Can Noppert take the leg? No and now Littler has his chance but fluffs it on double 10. He's not quite right here.

    Noppert responds with double tops.

  18. Postpublished at 15:19 GMT

    Littler 6-6 Noppert

    We've seen 10 180s so far and eight have them have gone to Danny Noppert!

  19. Postpublished at 15:18 GMT

    Littler 6-6 Noppert

    Against the throw, Luke Littler leaves 51 with Danny Noppert still on 180.

    It's an 11-darter for Littler to draw level.

    Is he stepping on the gas now?

  20. Postpublished at 15:17 GMT

    Littler 5-6 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    Luke LittlerImage source, PA Media

    It just feels like Luke Littler is starting to go through the gears.