Jonny Clayton strengthened his position at the top of the Premier League Darts table with a 6-4 win over Luke Littler in the Rotterdam final. This marks Clayton's fourth nightly victory in the 2026 campaign, following his successes in Glasgow, Nottingham, and Brighton.
Clayton now holds a five-point lead at the top of the table with 29 points, making him a strong contender for Finals Night at The O2 in May. Littler, despite reaching his fourth nightly final, was unable to secure the win but managed to silence the Rotterdam crowd after they booed him during his walk-on. The night saw two Dutch players, Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen, participate in the Premier League for the first time since 2019, but both were eliminated in the quarter-finals. Clayton expressed his determination after being labeled as a potential bottom finisher, stating that the comment 'annoyed' him and fueled his performance.
He praised Littler as an 'amazing' player but emphasized his own experience and skill. Clayton's path to the final included a 6-5 win over Josh Rock in the semi-finals, where he demonstrated his ability to win under pressure.
He also defeated Van Gerwen 6-2, ending the Dutchman's hopes of a home win. Littler started strong, silencing the crowd with a 6-3 win over Gerwyn Price, and later held off Luke Humphries in a 6-5 victory to reach the final. The Premier League Darts continues every Thursday until May, with Clayton in a strong position to defend his lead.