The last 64 stage of the U.K. Championship begins with defending champion and world number 1 Mark Selby in action against Scott Donaldson in a repeat of there last 64 meeting in the English Open where Selby came through a scare and went on to win 4-3. The man known as the jester knows he has his hands full with Donaldson and will have to be on top of his game to seal his place in the last 32.
Man in form Ronnie O’Sullivan kicks off on Sunday afternoon against Cypriot number 1 Michael Georgiou and will be a firm favourite having won there previous meeting 6-1 in last years tournament and will take some serious stopping in his pursuit to lift the title as he has been in red hot form.
Fan favourite Jimmy White faces his frames academy team mate Kurt Maflin in a south London shoot out. Both are very good friends and the bragging rights will be long lasting for the winner. Jimmy White won their last meeting 4-2 in Latvia and recently spoke to Dafasnooker.com about his renewed belief in his game and will be a tough nut to crack for the former world amateur champion from Norway.
Former UK champion John Higgins faces a tricky last 64 tie against Cao Yupeng in his pursuit of a fourth UK title. Yupeng has a list of noticeable scalps on his record and the Wizard of Wishaw will have to be on his game to see off his dangerous Chinese opponent.
Value betting treble for the day:
Li hang to beat Robert Milkins @ 5/4
Lu Hoatian to beat Peter Ebdon @ Evs
Joe Perry to beat Jack Lisowski @ 8/11
UK Championship odds available at Dafabet.