The Scot faces either Mark Williams or Alan McManus for a place in the semi-final.

BBC: Ebdon holds off Drago

Alan McManus's defeat to Marco Fu has left the Scotsman pondering how to fill the summer months.

BBC: Crucible diary: Day 10

Reigning world champion Dott, who will meet Steve Davis or Alan McManus next, was more satisfied with his display.

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Murphy starts his UK Championship campaign a week on Thursday when he faces one of Scottish duo Alan McManus and Marcus Campbell.

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There were mixed fortunes for the home hopes as Welshman Ryan Day beat Mark King 5-2 but Dominic Dale slipped to a 5-2 defeat to Alan McManus.

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Maguire hit breaks of 121 and 111 on his way to a 5-0 second-round win over Alan McManus, while Burnett edged Robert Milkins 5-3 in their first-round match.

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Stevens beat Alan McManus 5-2.

BBC: Dott thrashed Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-0 in the previous round