Northern Ireland Open results: Trump and O’Sullivan among Monday exits

October 20, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

Close-up of a snooker cue and balls on a green baize table.

Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan were among the high-profile casualties as the Northern Ireland Open continued at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on Monday, 19 October.

Thirteen first-round outcomes were recorded during the day, including a walkover for Scott Donaldson after Wu Yize withdrew for medical reasons.

Trump and O’Sullivan beaten

Trump lost 4–3 to Martin O’Donnell, while O’Sullivan also went out in a deciding frame, beaten 4–3 by Cheung Ka Wai, despite leading 3-1 at one stage. There were more close contests elsewhere. Matthew Selt edged Hossein Vafaei 4–3, and Mateusz Baranowski also won by that scoreline against Gary Wilson. World number 2 Wu Yize withdrew from the tournament, giving Scott Donaldson a walkover.

Monday’s Northern Ireland Open results

Jamie Jones beat Chris Wakelin 4–1
Pang Junxu beat Alfie Burden 4–2
Luca Brecel beat Lei Peifan 4–1
Daniel Wells beat Barry Hawkins 4–2
Scott Donaldson received a walkover against Wu Yize
David Gilbert beat Oliver Sykes 4–1
Kyren Wilson beat Ben Mertens 4–0
Cheung Ka Wai beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 4–3
Stuart Bingham beat Yao Pengcheng 4–2
Jak Jones beat Tom Ford 4–1
Martin O’Donnell beat Judd Trump 4–3
Zhang Anda beat Liam Pullen 4–2
John Higgins beat Liam Highfield 4–1

The Northern Ireland Open continues at the Waterfront Hall this week, with the remaining players competing for a place in the later rounds. Northern Ireland’s two entrants, Mark Allen and Jordan Brown were unfortunately drawn against each other and will play today from 1pm.