Hawkins saw off Mark Allen in the deciding frame to win the marathon clash and set up an encounter with Judd Trump

Mark Allen was accused of sabotaging himself during his tense UK Championship defeat against Barry Hawkins. Speaking on BBC punditry, Steve Davis said: “It’s tough sometimes playing this game and it does feel like both players are dragging each other down a bit. And it’s just sometimes the balls go [Allen’s] way.

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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.

Mark Allen and Barry Hawkins played out a marathon semi-final in the UK Championship on Saturday night - and the slow play of the world No.3 was the big talking point

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

Barry Hawkins battled back to beat Irishman Mark Allen 6-5 and secure his place in the final of the UK Championship.

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

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.