The devil of a match (7)
I believe the answer is:
lucifer
I believe this is a double definition.
'the devil' is the first definition.
('Lucifer' can be a synonym of 'devil')
'a match' is the second definition.
('lucifer' can be a synonym of 'match')
'of' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for lucifer that I've seen before include "Devilish sort of match" , "Light" , "from the abyss?" , "Rebellious angel; a match" , "Rising star" .)