Clayton Reclaims Top Spot in Premier League with Thrilling Victory

Jonny Clayton has moved back to the top of the Premier League standings with a 6-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen on Night 10 in Brighton. This win propelled Clayton to 24 points, surpassing Luke Littler who is now in second place with 21 points, and Gerwyn Price who is in third with 19 points. Van Gerwen's run to the final has moved him back into the top four with 16 points. Clayton's win marked his third nightly victory of the 2026 campaign and was a remarkable comeback. After initially taking the lead with a 140 checkout, Clayton faced pressure as Van Gerwen won three consecutive legs to take a 3-1 lead. However, Clayton mounted a fightback, winning four legs in a row, including a notable 84 checkout on the bullseye to level the game. Clayton ultimately emerged victorious, declaring that it is now time for Littler to chase him down in the standings. "I thought the game was over, but he missed and gave me a chance. We've got to take chances. The last leg was probably my best of the game, but they all count. I'm through, back on top of the table, and it's time for Luke Littler to start chasing me again," Clayton stated. Clayton's path to the final included a 6-4 victory over Josh Rock, avenging two previous Premier League defeats. He also snapped a three-week quarter-final losing streak by defeating Luke Humphries 6-5 with a bullseye finish. Van Gerwen's journey to the final included a tough 6-5 win over Stephen Bunting and a 6-4 victory over Gian van Veen in the quarters. The night also saw Bunting defeat Littler 6-4, while Josh Rock secured a 6-3 win over Gerwyn Price. The Premier League Darts continues, with the action available to stream on Sky Sports and NOW.