Summary

Live Reporting

Charlotte Coates

  1. Littler 5-6 Noppert

    Luke Littler responds with a 14-darter to move a leg away from Danny Noppert.

    He takes of 25 and double 20.

  2. Littler 4-6 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    The Littler barrage will inevitably come, it is how Danny Noppert can withstand that.

  3. Littler 4-6 Noppert

    Luke Littler won't panic here but he needs to start putting more legs on the board if he's going to be crowned world number one today.

  4. Littler 4-6 Noppert

    Sam Drury
    BBC Sport journalist in Wolverhampton

    It's only the 10th leg but that felt like a huge dart for Danny Noppert.

    But with Luke Littler waiting to pounce, he nails tops to keep his nose in front.

    A smile from Littler as he walks off. He's in a game here.

  5. Littler 4-6 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    Luke Littler knows he's in a game here. He laughs it off but he's got plenty to ponder.

  6. Littler 4-6 Noppert

    Danny NoppertPA Media

    Luke Littler hits 171 to leave 40.

    Danny Noppert isn't feeling pressure as he takes out 80 to move two legs in the lead.

    We have a match on our hands here!

  7. Littler 4-5 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    Danny Noppert is fired up - he believes. He's the better player at the moment.

  8. Littler 4-5 Noppert

    Luke Littler will be disappointed with this leg on his own throw. He's ony on 140 with Danny Noppert on 81.

    The Dutchman is loving this as he hits double 13 to retake the lead.

  9. Littler 4-4 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    If Danny Noppert keeps throwing these 180s and outscoring Luke Littler in that regard he will create opportunities for himself.

  10. Littler 4-4 Noppert

    Danny Noppert isn't being left, though, as he brings it back level by taking out 18.

    He'll have to be at his best to stick with Luke Littler.

  11. Littler 4-3 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    Luke Littler has woken up at that break. There's still no big celebration though.

  12. Littler 4-3 Noppert

    Luke LittlerPA Media

    Luke Littler is flowing now.

    He's on 145 and hits treble 19, treble 16 and double 20 to take the lead.

    His average is close to 100 now.

  13. Littler 3-3 Noppert

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    That is a statement after the break.

  14. Littler 3-3 Noppert

    Luke Littler looks to have settled down. He leaves 161 and sets up to leave double tops and he finds it.

    Littler is level and this session feels massive.

  15. Littler 2-3 Noppert

    Stuart Pyke
    Commentator on Sky Sports

    Danny Noppert deserves the lead at the first break. It looks like it is going to be a cracking semi-final.

  16. Littler 2-3 Noppert

    Sam Drury
    BBC Sport journalist in Wolverhampton

    Luke Littler seems to have settled after that incident in the crowd in the very first leg.

    But Danny Noppert has the lead after the first mini session. He's started well.

    Still a very long way to go, of course.

  17. Littler 2-3 Noppert

    Luke Littler leaves the big fish but can't find the first treble. Can Danny Noppert move into a 4-1 lead?

    No, he makes a mess of the 140 left and Littler hits his favourite double 10 to stay within a leg at the break.

  18. Littler 1-3 Noppert

    Both men trade 180s but Luke Littler can't follow up, leaving Danny Noppert out in front.

    A cheer from Noppert as he takes out 78 by landing on double six.

  19. Littler 1-2 Noppert

    Luke Littler lands 174 but Danny Noppert is right there with him.

    Noppert goes for the double break but can't find the treble.

    Littler takes out 89 with double 16.

  20. Littler 0-2 Noppert

    Danny Noppert is far from distracted, though!

    He hits double tops at the first time of asking to move 2-0 in front.