 A classic final between Harrington and Ronnie Baxter was characterised with deadly finishing from Baxter, who led the final for most of the way, and Harrington's stubbornness in clinging on and keeping the match neck-and-neck.However, Harrington eventually trailed 14–17 and was only 1 leg from defeat.Baxter had a championship dart at double 20 in the 33rd leg but missed.