Score and updates as Judd Trump squares off with John Higgins - World No 1 Trump takes on four-time world champion Higgins with a place in the quarter-finals at the Barbican Centre in York on the line

The 48th edition of the tournament takes place at the Barbican in York. Ronnie O'Sullivan's title defence was ended abruptly by Barry Hawkins.

THE UK Championship is heading towards the business end – and some huge names remain in the conversation to win the first Triple Crown event of the season. On Wednesday night, Mark Allen

Judd Trump has won five straight frames from 3-1 down to beat Neil Robertson 6-3 and reach the last. John Higgins awaits world No 1 Trump who is now on his way to a potential second UK Championship title after his 2011 success.

Judd Trump is the standout name on Thursday's schedule at the UK Championship in York. The world No.1 came from behind to beat Neil Robertson in the first round, with legendary snooker star John Higgins next up in round two.

UK Snooker Championship schedule today including Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump - Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump headline the action in York in two mouthwatering sessions on Friday