Schedule and preview Sunday afternoon session 2021/22 PDC World Darts Championship including Bunting-Smith

All eyes will be on Fallon Sherrock and Jonny Clayton this evening at the Alexandra Palace but before that comes Sunday afternoon's appetiser at the PDC World Darts Championship.

This includes Stephen Bunting against Ross Smith as the standout tie with 'The Bullet' aiming to evoke memories of twelve months ago when he reached the semi-finals.

His opponent has looked good all year and did so against Jeff Smith in the opening round and will aim to send another seed home early.

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While it is the tale of the debutants facing established World Championship participants barring that as Alan Soutar after a superb start to his campaign as a PDC Pro will face Diogo Portela.

Jason Heaver Tour Card Achiever as he was dubbed after winning through Q-School has impressed at times on the ProTour and has Gordon Mathers who replaced Juan Rodriguez.

While starting the session, it is the other half of the Smith duo as Ky looks to join Dad, Raymond in the second round but faces a tricky assignment in quality Dutchman, Maik Kuivenhoven.

Sunday December 19

Afternoon Session (1230 GMT)

3x First Round, 1x Second Round

Maik Kuivenhoven v Ky Smith (R1)

Jason Heaver v Gordon Mathers (R1)

Alan Soutar v Diogo Portela (R1)

Stephen Bunting v Ross Smith (R2)