James Wade vs Stephen Bunting
James Wade beat Stephen Bunting 3-1 in the second round of the World Grand Prix 2026 at Mattioli Arena, Leicester. James Wade goes through to the quarter-finals.
Previous televised meetings
James Wade 1, Stephen Bunting 4 in 5 televised meetings. Their full head to head.
| Year | Event | Score | Averages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | World Grand Prix | 3-1 | 93.2 / 96.3 |
| 2021 | World Grand Prix | 1-3 | 85.8 / 86.6 |
| 2021 | PDC World Darts Championship | 2-4 | 87.9 / 93.2 |
| 2015 | PDC World Darts Championship | 1-4 | 90.9 / 93.4 |
| 2014 | Grand Slam of Darts | 8-10 | 95.5 / 98.2 |
Who does the winner play next?
The winner plays Gian van Veen in the quarter-finals (Fri 2 Oct, 7pm), over best of 5 sets. The full bracket shows how it fits together.
The players
James Wade
Number 6 seed here.
World number 7, England.
£672,750 in ranking prize money over two years.
Major titles: UK Open (2021); European Championship (2018).
Stephen Bunting
Number 11 seed here.
World number 9, England.
£598,000 in ranking prize money over two years.
Major titles: World Masters (2024).
Also here: the full World Grand Prix 2026 bracket, the World Grand Prix guide, and the darts schedule.
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