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 successes in Glasgow, Nottingham, and Brighton. Clayton now holds a five-point lead at the top of the table with 29 points, ahead of Littler on 24 points.
The Welshman is on the verge of securing a spot at the Finals Night in May. Littler, despite reaching his fourth nightly final, was unable to claim the win, although he did manage to quiet 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 motivation after being labeled the favorite to finish at the bottom of the Premier League, stating it 'annoyed' him and drove him to succeed.
The final match saw Clayton come back from 2-0 down to win 6-4, with Littler winning the ninth leg before Clayton sealed the victory. Clayton previously defeated Josh Rock in the semi-finals with a 6-5 win, showcasing his ability to 'win ugly.' In the quarter-finals, Clayton 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 6-5 victory to reach the final. The night also saw Humphries defeat Van Veen 6-3 and Josh Rock overpower Stephen Bunting 6-1.
With the Premier League heating up, Clayton's lead has put him in a strong position to claim the title.