Jonny Clayton strengthened his position at the top of the Premier League Darts standings 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 has a five-point lead at the top of the table with 29 points, making him a strong candidate 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 lost in the quarter-finals.
Clayton expressed his determination after being labeled the favorite to finish at the bottom of the Premier League, stating that this motivated him to perform better. He praised Littler, calling him an 'amazing darts player,' but emphasized that he still has the skills to compete.
Clayton's path to the final included a 6-5 win over Josh Rock in the semi-finals, where he showed his ability to win under pressure. Earlier, he dominated Michael 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 tense 6-5 match to reach the final. The night also saw Humphries secure a crucial quarter-final win over Van Veen, while Josh Rock remains at the bottom of the table despite showing improved form with a 6-1 win over Stephen Bunting.