Clayton Extends Lead at the Top of the Premier League Table with Victory Over Littler

Jonny Clayton solidified his position at the top of the Premier League Darts table by defeating Luke Littler 6-4 in the Night 11 final held in Rotterdam. This win marks Clayton's fourth nightly victory in the 2026 campaign, following his successes in Glasgow, Nottingham, and most recently in Brighton. As a result, Clayton has all but guaranteed his spot at the Finals Night at The O2 in May, boasting a five-point lead at the top of the table with 29 points. 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 motivation after being labeled as a potential candidate to finish at the bottom of the Premier League, stating that it annoyed him and fueled his determination to succeed. He praised Littler, calling him an amazing player with a promising future ahead. 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, overcoming a hostile crowd to defeat Gerwyn Price 6-3, 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 continued his improving form with a 6-1 demolition of Stephen Bunting.