There are 21 players still with a chance of making it to the showpiece event which will begin next weekend in Milton Keynes, the current venue of the PDC Summer Series.

Ryan Searle needs a Last 16 at minimum, Kim Huybrechts needs to make the Quarter-Finals. While Stephen Bunting must make at least the Semi-Final.

Steve West, Luke Humphries and John Henderson will need a final to stand a chance, with the latter two facing off in the first round so at least one will fall by the wayside early on.

15 other players will need to win a title to get themselves in contention which means if we get a shock winner, they could yet find their way into the field.

Currently the players under threat include all from 11th-16th including Steve Beaton who could yet miss out on a 20th consecutive appearance in the tournament. He sits just ahead of Ricky Evans and three consecutive first round exits, a good day is needed today to see him through.