Ryan Searle eliminates Peter Wright at World Matchplay

Ryan Searle was left looking for a new hotel after dumping Peter Wright out of the Betfred World Matchplay.

The Englishman was only booked into his accommodation in Blackpool until Friday, but now needs to find somewhere to stay after beating world number two Wright 11-8 to set up a quarter-final with Wales' Jonny Clayton that night.

Searle told Sky Sports: "I’m going to have to try to book a hotel now because I’m meant to be leaving on Friday. I have to try to find somewhere to stay."

The first five legs went with the darts, but it was Searle who landed the first break to lead the twice world champion 4-2, and as an out-of-sorts Wright struggled to find his best form, it was an advantage he never relinquished.

He took four legs on the trot, culminating in a 107 checkout and although missed doubles cost him the next two and gave the Scot hope, he eventually saw out the win with a 112 finish to claim a place in the last eight for the first time.

Searle said: "That’s unbelievable, really. That was such a scrappy game compared to Monday. We both gave each other chances and in the end, I was lucky enough to take mine.

"I didn’t expect an easy game, obviously. He’s not been in the best form, but you never know when he’s going to just turn a switch and turn it around. It was quite nervy at the end there, but I’m just happy to get over the line."

SEARLE BLOWS THE MATCHPLAY WIDE OPEN!!