Summary

  • Peter Wright beats Michael Smith to win second title

  • Smith 5-7 Wright

  • Scotland's Wright storms back from 5-4 down to take trophy

  • Wright, 51, won the 2020 title, beating Michael van Gerwen after finishing runner-up to him in 2014

  • Smith, 31, was also beaten by Van Gerwen in the 2019 showpiece

Live Reporting

Michael Beardmore

  1. 148 checkout

    Siân Price
    BBC Sport at Alexandra Palace

    The crowd goes wild as Wright pins double 14 a 148 checkout! The first ton plus checkout in the match!

  2. Wright breaks

    Smith 0-1 (1-2) Wright

    Double disaster for Smith.

    Not only did he fail to break Peter Wright in the previous leg, he's now had his throw broken.

    There seemed little danger with Wright on 148 but treble 20, treble 20, double 14 and bang, Smith is well up against it.

  3. Doubles deserting Smith

    Smith 0-1 (1-1) Wright

    I would love to see Michael Smith's doubles percentage in this final so far - it has to be mega low.

    He misses three darts to break Peter Wright's throw and the Scot levels things up in this second set.

  4. First blood for Wright

    Siân Price
    BBC Sport at Alexandra Palace

    Wright is using the darts he won the World Matchplay with this year and he looks comfortable with them tonight.

  5. Smith holds

    Smith 0-1 (1-0) Wright

    Decent response from St Helens' Michael Smith at the start of the second set as he holds his throw, albeit again after missing doubles.

  6. Rankings update

    Siân Price
    BBC Sport at Alexandra Palace

    If Michael Smith wins the title tonight he will move up to third in the world, overtaking Michael van Gerwen.

    If Peter Wright wins tonight, he will stay second but will be only £15,250 off the top spot held by Gerwyn Price on the darts Order of Merit.

  7. Wright wins opening set 3-1

    Smith 0-1 Wright

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    The Scot punishes those misses - landing D8 after missing D16 himself.

    What a nervy opening set that was, both players missing more doubles in four games than they would usually miss in four sets.

  8. Smith 0-0 (1-2) Wright

    Despite those early 180s, Smith has not settled - Wright has a chance to break throw and win the set.

    But, no, he misses a dart at D16.

    Then Smith misses two at D20 and D10.

  9. Wright holds

    Smith 0-0 (1-2) Wright

    A far more routine third leg as Wright holds with D4.

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  11. Smith 0-0 (1-1) Wright

    What is happening! They've missed three more each!

    Smith finally lands D1!

    It took him 28 darts - I reckon I've finished legs quicker!

  12. Smith 0-0 (0-1) Wright

    Nerves fraying already!

    Both players have missed seven darts apiece at a double in the second leg!

  13. Smith 0-0 (0-1) Wright

    But it isn't enough to claim the leg!

    Smith misses two darts at double tops - and Wright hits the same double at the first time of asking!

  14. Smith 0-0 (0-0) Wright

    It doesn't take long for the first 180 of the final - Michael Smith delivering it within four visits.

    And he follows it with another!

  15. Smith 0-0 (0-0) Wright

    Here we go!

  16. Touch of class from 2021 champion Gerwyn Price - who will be relinquishing his crown within the next couple of hours.

    But will it be his quarter-final conqueror Michael Smith who succeeds the Welshman?

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  17. And now, the 2019 champion Peter Wright is introduced.

    Always love seeing what hairdo he brings to the table.

    Wright's wife Joanne is a hairdresser and spends several hours perfecting his mohawk prior to games - it's a bright red effort tonight for 'Snakebite'.

  18. Here we go, the players are being introduced into the arena and first up is the 'pretender to the throne' - former world youth champion Michael Smith.

    He gets a huge ovation from the Ally Pally crowd.

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    Scott Smith: Smith playing some great stuff but will the experience of Wright see him to the title? Going for the Bully Boy to just edge it.

    Fenners: Would love bully boy to win it, but think Snakebite's consistency will see him through. 7-5 Wright, but come on bully boy!

    Darren S: I've picked the final winner correctly since 2014 but tonight is a very tough one. Smith seems to have a better mental attitude about him but I think Wright's experience will tell. 7-5 to Wright is my prediction!

  20. Buzz about the Palace

    Siân Price
    BBC Sport at Alexandra Palace

    There is a huge buzz and noise in the arena as the crowd await the walk-ons from the players.

    The arena at Alexandra PalaceSiân Price