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tournament which took place from 17 to 21 September 1986 in Southend-on-Sea, England. The tournament featured six professional players, all part of

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's Matchroom Sport stable. The tournament was won by Willie Thorne, who defeated Steve Davis 10–9 in the final. Thorne made a break of 137 in his opening match against Neal Foulds. The event was played at the same time as the

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Tournament draw

References

{{Snooker season 1986/1987 Matchroom Professional Championship Matchroom Professional Championship Matchroom Professional Championship Matchroom Professional Championship