Snooker · Northern Ireland Open 2026
Joe O'Connor vs Ricky Walden
Finished Last 32
Ricky Walden beat Joe O'Connor 4-3 in the last 32 of the Northern Ireland Open 2026 at Waterfront Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
| Result | Ricky Walden won 4-3 |
|---|---|
| Round | Last 32 |
| Event | Northern Ireland Open 2026, 18–25 October 2026 |
| Where | Waterfront Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| UK TV | TNT Sports Most ranking events outside the BBC and Channel 5 ones are on TNT Sports, streaming on HBO Max. |
Who does Ricky Walden play next?
Ricky Walden plays Elliot Slessor in the last 16, and Elliot Slessor won it 4-1. Elliot Slessor vs Ricky Walden.
The road to this match
Joe O'Connor
- Last 64: beat Matthew Stevens 4-1
Ricky Walden
- Last 64: beat Neil Robertson 4-1
The players
- Joe O'Connor: profile, age and career record
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