PDC World Darts Championship 2025 results: Jonny Clayton beats Mickey Mansell in sudden-death leg

Jonny Clayton pulled off a sensational final-set comeback to beat Mickey Mansell in a sudden-death 3-2 win in the second round of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship.

The Welsh number seven seed was a leg away from defeat twice to his Northern Irish opponent, but came from behind to win the final set 6-5 in a sudden-death leg.

Clayton lost the opening set of the match, as he looked to avoid becoming the 12th seed to be knocked out, but fought back to lead 2-1.

He was pegged back by 51-year-old Mansell, who then missed match darts on double tops in the deciding set.

The Welshman will face either Daryl Gurney or Florian Hempel in the third round after the three-day Christmas break.

“I was very emotional. I’ve got to be honest, that meant a lot,” said Clayton after the win.

“I had chances before and Mickey definitely had chances before. It wasn’t great to play in, not the best – I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.

“There is a lot of weight off my shoulders after that. I know there is another gear or two in the bank, but I’ll be honest that meant a lot to me, it is a tester and will try and make me believe again.”