Clayton Regains Top Spot in Premier League with Thrilling Brighton Win

Jonny Clayton has made a remarkable comeback to defeat Michael van Gerwen 6-5 on Night 10 in Brighton, thus reclaiming the top spot in the Premier League table. This win marks Clayton's third nightly victory in the 2026 campaign. With 24 points, Clayton now leads the table, followed by Luke Littler with 21 points and Gerwyn Price with 19 points. Van Gerwen's performance has earned him a spot in the top four with 16 points. The match was intense, with Van Gerwen initially taking a 3-1 lead, but Clayton made an incredible comeback, winning four legs in a row to level the game. Clayton ultimately emerged victorious, declaring that it is now time for Littler to chase him down. In other matches, Van Gerwen defeated Stephen Bunting 6-5, while Clayton also defeated Josh Rock 6-4 to book his spot in the final. The defending champion, Luke Humphries, suffered a damaging 6-5 loss to Clayton and is now running out of opportunities to defend his title. The Premier League Darts continues every Thursday until May, with all the action available to stream on Sky Sports.