Snooker World Championship: Halifax star Stan Moody drawn against former world champion in first Crucible appearance

Halifax’s Stan Moody will play former world champion Kyren Wilson in the first round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible.

Moody, 19, from Sowerby Bridge, reached the World Championships for the first time when he won his final qualifying round match on Tuesday.

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Halifax's Stan Moody

Wilson won the world title in 2024 and has has played in five Triple Crown finals, two at the World Snooker Championship and three at the Masters.

The match will get underway on Monday, April 20.

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