Clayton Extends Premier League Lead with Victory over Littler in Rotterdam

Jonny Clayton solidified his position at the top of the Premier League Darts standings by defeating Luke Littler 6-4 in the Night 11 final in Rotterdam. This marks Clayton's fourth win of the 2026 campaign and his second consecutive success, following his victory in Brighton. Clayton now has a five-point lead at the top of the table with 29 points, while Littler is in second place with 24 points. Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen trail behind with 19 and 16 points, respectively. Clayton's win has virtually guaranteed his spot at Finals Night at The O2 in May. Littler, despite making it to his fourth nightly final, was unable to secure the win. However, he did manage to silence the Rotterdam crowd after they booed him during his walk-on. The night saw two Dutch players, Gian van Veen and van Gerwen, participate in the Premier League for the first time since 2019, but both were eliminated in the quarter-finals. Clayton expressed his frustration with being labeled the favorite to finish at the bottom of the Premier League, stating that it motivated him to perform better. He also praised Littler, calling him an 'amazing darts player' with a bright future ahead. 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 the night by defeating Price 6-3, silencing the crowd after they booed him during his walk-on. He then held off a comeback from Luke Humphries to win 6-5 and secure his spot in the final. Humphries had earlier defeated Van Veen 6-3, while Rock remains at the bottom of the table despite showing improvement in his form.