Stan James World Matchplay 2008 Draw

JAMES WADE will began the defence of his Stan James World Matchplay title against Wayne Jones at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

The Stan James World Matchplay began on Sunday 20 July, with 32 stars competing for £300,000 prize money.

Wade, who claimed the title 12 months ago in Blackpool, meets Wolverhampton's Jones in the opening round.

Jones is one of the 16 qualifiers through the Players Championship Order of Merit, who join the top 16 from the PDC Order of Merit.

Phil Taylor, an eight-time World Matchplay champion, will open his title bid against Steve Beaton, while Raymond van Barneveld meets Stoke qualifier Mark Frost.

Terry Jenkins, the 2007 runner-up, meets Alex Roy, while World Champion John Part faces Chris Mason.

Dennis Priestley, the runner-up in the first three World Matchplays, will take on youngster Adrian Gray in his opening game.

Kevin McDine will make his World Matchplay debut against Adrian Lewis, while Michael van Gerwen drew Andy Hamilton.

Colin Lloyd, the 2005 champion, will open the tournament on Sunday 20 July against Mark Walsh.

Stan James World Matchplay
First Round Draw & Bracket
Phil Taylor (1) v Steve Beaton
Colin Osborne (16) v Mervyn King
Adrian Lewis (8) v Kevin McDine
Colin Lloyd (9) v Mark Walsh
Terry Jenkins (5) v Alex Roy
Dennis Priestley (12) v Adrian Gray
John Part (4) v Chris Mason
Alan Tabern (13) v Vincent van der Voort
Raymond van Barneveld (2) v Mark Frost
Kevin Painter (15) v Tony Eccles
Andy Hamilton (7) v Michael van Gerwen
Wayne Mardle (10) v Mark Dudbridge
Roland Scholten (6) v Matt Clark
Peter Manley (11) v Denis Ovens
James Wade (3) v Wayne Jones
Ronnie Baxter (14) v Andy Smith

Schedule of Play
Sunday 20th July
7pm Start
First Round - Best of 19 legs
Colin Lloyd 6 - 10 Mark Walsh
Wayne Mardle 11 - 9 Mark Dudbridge
Colin Osborne 10 - 7 Mervyn King

Monday 21 July
1pm Start
Dennis Priestley 10 - 8 Adrian Gray
Kevin Painter 8 - 10 Tony Eccles
Roland Scholten 4 - 10 Matt Clark
Terry Jenkins 10 - 6 Alex Roy

7pm Start
John Part 10 - 3 Chris Mason
Adrian Lewis 8 - 10 Kevin McDine
Phil Taylor 10 - 6 Steve Beaton
Raymond van Barneveld 11 - 9 Mark Frost

Tuesday 22 July
1pm Start
Ronnie Baxter 10 - 4 Andy Smith
Alan Tabern 10 - 8 Vincent van der Voort
Andy Hamilton 12 - 14 Michael van Gerwen
Peter Manley 10 - 4 Denis Ovens

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7pm Start
James Wade 10 - 4 Wayne Jones
Second Round - Best of 25 legs
Taylor 13 - 5 Osborne
McDine 13 - 9 Walsh

Friday 25 July
Semi-Finals - Best of 33 legs
P Taylor 17 - 8 D Priestley
W Mardle 5 - 17 J Wade

Saturday 26 July
7pm Start
Final - Best of 35 legs

Phil Taylor 18 - 9 James Wade