Rob Cross vs Ryan Searle

Ryan Searle beat Rob Cross 6-2 in the first round of the World Series of Darts Finals 2026 on Thursday 17 September at AFAS Live, Amsterdam. Ryan Searle goes through to the second round.

Result
Score6-2 in legs
Played
DateThursday 17 September 2026
Start timeThe session started at 6pm UK time. Match 2 of 8, so one of the first on.
TV channelITV4, free to air. Stream free on ITVX
VenueAFAS Live, Amsterdam
RoundFirst round
FormatBest of 11 legs, first to 6
Prize money£5,000 for the loser, the winner is guaranteed £10,000

Previous televised meetings

Rob Cross 2, Ryan Searle 2 in 4 televised meetings. Their full head to head.

YearEventScoreAverages
2026World Series of Darts Finals2-6 98.1 / 97.6
2026PDC World Masters3-1 91.1 / 93.7
2024World Matchplay11-6 107.0 / 96.7
2021Players Championship Finals7-10 97.0 / 95.6

Who does the winner play next?

The winner plays Josh Rock in the second round (Sat 19 Sep, 12pm and 6pm), over best of 19 legs. The full bracket shows how it fits together.

The players

Rob Cross

World number 22, England.

£402,000 in ranking prize money over two years.

Major titles: European Championship (2021, 2019); World Matchplay (2019); World Darts Championship (2018).

Ryan Searle

World number 14, England.

£569,750 in ranking prize money over two years.

Other matches on Thursday 17 September

In order of play, from 6pm.

Also here: the full World Series of Darts Finals 2026 bracket, the World Series Finals guide, and the darts schedule.

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