The fourth round also featured 16 matches, with 16 players seeded into the round each meeting one of the third round winners. For the first time since turning professional, John Spencer failed to qualify for the event, as he was defeated 5–10 by Barry West. Bill Werbeniuk and Eddie Charlton also failed to qualify for the competition for the first time.
In the fourth round, there were 16 matches with each of the 16 seeded players facing a third round winner. John Spencer was unable to qualify for the event for the first time since turning professional, losing 5–10 to Barry West. Bill Werbeniuk and Eddie Charlton also failed to qualify for the competition for the first time.