Jonny Clayton reinforced his position at the summit of the Premier League Darts standings by edging out Luke Littler 6-4 in the Night 11 final held in Rotterdam. The victory marked Clayton's fourth nightly triumph of the 2026 season and continued a remarkable run that began with a win in Brighton, followed by further successes in Glasgow and Nottingham. With the win, the Welshman—affectionately known as "The Ferret"—has virtually secured his place at the Finals Night at The O2 in May, thanks to a five‑point cushion atop the leaderboard. Clayton now sits on 29 points, while Littler trails in second place with 24 points.
Gerwyn Price occupies third with 19 points, and Michael van Gerwen holds fourth with 16 points. The Rotterdam crowd, which had been vocally critical of Littler during his walk‑on for the quarter‑final against Price, fell silent as the young Englishman fought his way into his fourth nightly final, though he ultimately fell short of the trophy.
The event was notable for being the first time since 2019 that two Dutch competitors featured in the Premier League. Both Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen, however, were eliminated in the quarter‑finals, ending any hopes of a home‑soil champion this year. After the match, Clayton spoke to Sky Sports, recalling a comment he had heard after his previous week’s final against van Gerwen: "Someone said I was the favourite to finish bottom of the Premier League, and that stung a little." He admitted the remark annoyed him, but added that his recent form had put a huge smile on his face. "It’s the grandpa and the young kid!
All jokes aside, I have total respect for Luke. He’s an incredible talent with a bright future, and he’s shown us the standard we need to reach to beat him.
This old dog still has plenty of life left in him," he said. Clayton’s win over Littler was the third victory in four Premier League meetings between the two players in 2026. After falling behind 2‑0, Clayton rattled off three consecutive legs to swing the score to 5‑3. Littler managed to take one more leg before Clayton clinched the match by finishing on double 20.
Earlier in the night, Clayton had demonstrated his ability to win under pressure by defeating Josh Rock 6‑5 in a tightly contested semi‑final. The match saw both players exchange breaks of throw, with Rock producing a stunning 142 checkout to force a deciding leg. In the end, Clayton’s steady finishing allowed him to secure his place in a fifth nightly final. The Welshman also ended Michael van Gerwen’s hopes of a home‑soil Premier League victory with a commanding 6‑2 win.
From the outset, van Gerwen appeared frustrated by missed opportunities, while Clayton, still riding the momentum from his Brighton triumph, surged ahead with five straight legs before the Dutchman could respond. Clayton closed out the encounter with a clean finish on double 20, dashing the Dutch crowd’s aspirations for a local champion.
Littler’s night began with a 6‑3 triumph over world No 1 Gerwyn Price, a result that quieted the initially hostile Rotterdam audience. Ahead of the match, Littler told Sky Sports that he anticipated a strong reaction following a heated exchange with Dutch world No 1 Gian van Veen in early April. Despite a booed entrance, he settled into his rhythm, maintaining composure and focusing on his darts. He opened with a hold of throw and followed with a 124 checkout to claim a break.
Five consecutive breaks of throw propelled him to a 4‑2 lead, and after each player held serve, Price responded with another 124 finish, this time on the bullseye, prompting Littler to let out a roar of satisfaction. In the quarter‑final, Littler faced Luke Humphries and secured his place in the final with a 6‑5 victory.
The match was evenly poised at two legs each, and Littler amplified the tension by gesturing for the crowd to calm down, only to see the noise rise again. He built a 5‑2 advantage with four legs on the spin, but Humphries fought back, winning three successive legs to level the match at 5‑5. Ultimately, Littler held his nerve on his own throw, finishing on his preferred double 10 to book his spot in the final.
Elsewhere, Humphries captured his first quarter‑final win in four weeks, beating Gian van Veen 6‑3. Van Veen had the honor of walking on to a home crowd for the first time, but that joy was short‑lived as Humphries broke his throw twice and executed a clinical series of doubles to secure two vital points for the defending champion, who is eager to climb the table ahead of next month’s finals.
Josh Rock, despite a recent surge in form, remains at the bottom of the table after a dominant 6‑1 quarter‑final victory over Stephen Bunting. The competition continues to heat up as the season approaches its climax. Looking ahead, the question remains: who will lift the Premier League Darts trophy this year? Luke Humphries is aiming to defend his title, while Jonny Clayton appears poised to capitalize on his current momentum.
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