The Brighton Centre sits a stone throw from the English Channel and its spring Premier League stop has become synonymous with drama. Last season Luke Littler ended Michael van Gerwen’s unbeaten quarter final record here and the teenager returns seeking a repeat on Night Five in front of another sold out crowd.

The draw begins with a heavyweight clash as Gerwyn Price tackles Van Gerwen. Price sits third in the standings and aims to keep daylight between himself and the chasing pack. The Dutchman meanwhile desperately needs a statement win to silence whispers of decline after a month of missed doubles.

Littler faces local favourite Chris Dobey whose supporters plan a coordinated display of blue and white flags. Rob Cross and Luke Humphries complete the bracket in a contest statisticians rate as the likeliest to exceed a one hundred average given both men sit inside the top three of tournament scoring.

Brighton’s unique board height and slightly shorter oche have historically raised match averages by nearly three points and players often credit the fast stage lighting for improved sight lines. Organisers will again run an outdoor fan zone on the promenade with street food stalls and a retro gaming tent after last year’s trial drew rave reviews.

Off the oche charity will also benefit as nine rainbow coloured sets of flights designed by local artist David Shrigley are auctioned during the broadcast. Inside the hall expect a sea of glow sticks maximum noise and perhaps another chapter of coastal carnage in the race to London.