Ben Woollaston enjoys home comforts to progress at Championship League snooker, Xiao Guodong joins him in last 32

Ben Woollaston booked his place in the last 32 of the Championship League by winning Group 16 in his home city of Leicester on Monday.

A break of 96 helped the world No. 46 complete a 3-0 win over Liam Graham before he defeated Peter Lines by the same scoreline.

A 2-2 draw with former European Masters champion Jimmy Robertson in his final group match secured his progress after he fought back from 2-0 behind by winning the final two frames, including a closing knock of 73.

Xiao also topped Group 32 on seven points. He followed a 2-2 draw against Rory McLeod with breaks of 101, 123 and 50 in a 3-1 win over Alexander Ursenbacher before a 3-0 victory over Martin Gould saw him reach the second group phase.

The action continues on Tuesday with 2015 world champion Stuart Bingham facing Matthew Stevens, Duane Jones and Allan Taylor in Group 15.

Meanwhile, Anthony Hamilton, Xing Zihao, Ben Mertens and Ryan Thomerson contest Group 28.

World No. 1 Ronnie O’Sullivan is due to return to action on Monday and has been drawn in Group 1 alongside Scott Donaldson, Rod Lawler and Alfie Burden, who was successful in regaining a fresh two-year tour card at Q School earlier this month.

Championship League latest group winners

• Group 3: Ashley Carty (Eng)
• Group 30: Daniel Wells (Wal)
• Group 11: Martin O’Donnell (Eng)
• Group 21: Chris Wakelin (Eng)
• Group 10: Michael White (Wal)
• Group 22: Robbie Williams (Eng)
• Group 5: Kyren Wilson (Eng)
• Group 29: Thepchaiya Un-Nooh (Tha)
• Group 6: Mark Williams (Wal)
• Group 27: Barry Pinches (Eng)
• Group 32: Xiao Guodong (Chn)
• Group 16: Ben Woollaston (Eng)

Championship League Stage 1

• June 26-30
• July 3-8
• July 10-14

Championship League Stage 2

Championship Stage 3

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