BASILDON'S Stuart Bingham knows that he could be in for a tough time when he resumes his world championship challenge on Sunday.

For he takes on Cambridge pro Joe Perry, who has come out on top in recent duels with the new towner, in round two.

Said Bingham, who celebrates his 32nd birthday next month: "Joe's had the upper hand on me in our last few games, but obviously that's something I'll be hoping to change."

Victory for Bingham in the best of 25 frames affair is likely to put him in the sport's top 16 for the first time in his 13-year pro career.

The match starts at 2pm on Sunday and continues in two sessions on Monday with Perry currently 14th in the rankings and Bingham 22nd.