Barry Hawkins secured his place in the UK Championship final with a 6-5 victory over Mark Allen following a tense, early-morning finish at the Barbican.

Watch live coverage and follow live text from the semi-finals at the UK Snooker Championship at the York Barbican.

Ronnie O’Sullivan hailed Kyren Wilson as “the man to beat” ahead of the world champion’s UK Championship semi-final showdown with Judd Trump. Wilson booked his place in the last-four of the tournament after dispatching Michael Holt 6-3 on Friday.

Barry Hawkins battles back to win 6-5 against Mark Allen to reach his first UK Championship final, where he will meet Judd Trump.

World champion Kyren Wilson beat Michael Holt 6-3 to set up a mouthwatering UK Championship semi-final meeting with world number one Judd Trump at the Barbican in York.

Barry Hawkins wins marathon to book place in UK Championship final - Hawkins saw off Mark Allen in the deciding frame to win the five-hour marathon and book a clash with Judd Trump.