Ashton confident ahead of Meulenkamp clash: "I'm going into the match looking for an upset"

Lisa Ashton will face off against Ron Meulenkamp this evening at the 2021/22 PDC World Darts Championship and is looking to spring an upset on her return to the Alexandra Palace stage.

It is a third appearance for 'The Lancashire Rose' and she is confident of claiming her first win on the biggest stage.

"I think it's going to be more exciting this year because we've got the crowd back as well. I'm really looking forward to it," Ashton told Sky Sports.

"I've prepared for Ron just like any other match. I've played Ron before and I know how he plays - he's a bit of a slow player. But that doesn't matter, I'll just play my own game and just do what I always do."

"I'm going into the match looking for an upset but I'm also a bit more experienced as I know what it's like and the way my game is going at the minute, I'm feeling quite good and hoping to get over the winning post this time."