Luke Littler seized the top spot on the Premier League Darts leaderboard after clinching his fifth consecutive nightly victory, edging out fellow Englishman Luke Humphries 6‑5 in the Night 13 final held in Aberdeen. The showdown was historic, marking the first time this season that the world’s two highest‑ranked players met in a league final. Humphries, who had not reached a final since Night Six in Nottingham, entered the match with confidence but fell short against the 19‑year‑old prodigy. Littler’s path to the summit was anything but easy.
Earlier in the evening, he had already endured a chorus of boos from the Aberdeen crowd, yet he brushed off the negativity and produced a second straight nightly win. The night began with a spectacular 11‑dart leg from Littler, showcasing his precision and composure. Both competitors exchanged high‑quality darts in the opening exchanges, keeping the score tight.
Humphries managed to level the match at two legs each, finishing a 130 checkout that demonstrated his own scoring power. He then appeared to capture a pivotal break of throw with a swift 10‑dart leg, pulling ahead 4‑3. At that point, Littler was merely one leg away from victory, but the young star rallied dramatically.
He won three consecutive legs, turning the tables and ultimately sealing a 6‑5 triumph. After the win, Littler told Sky Sports, “I always want to be on the top. Jonny [Clayton] might not be as concerned about the leaderboard, but I’m chasing that record of six nightly wins from 2025 and hoping to break it.” He added that his practice sessions had been going well and that he felt comfortable on stage, which helped him maintain his focus throughout the tense final. The atmosphere in Aberdeen was described by Littler as "okay" but not as loud as he would have liked.
He suggested that the Premier League could benefit from another Scottish representative to boost crowd energy. Looking ahead, he expressed excitement for the upcoming fixture in Leeds, saying, “I can’t wait for Leeds next week.” Meanwhile, Jonny Clayton, who suffered a 6‑2 quarter‑final loss to Gian van Veen, has already secured his place at the Finals Night at The O2 on May 28, joining Littler. Two spots remain open for other competitors.
Van Veen’s victory narrowed the gap to Michael van Gerwen, though both van Veen and Humphries now trail the Dutchman by two points with three nights left in the league. Van Gerwen himself was knocked out 6‑3 by Humphries in a crucial quarter‑final clash, missing an opportunity to extend his lead over the chasing pack.
Gerwyn Price, however, added two points to his tally by defeating Stephen Bunting 6‑5 in his quarter‑final, while Bunting and bottom‑placed Josh Rock appear to be out of contention for the Finals Night. In the opening match of the night, Littler dispatched Josh Rock 6‑3, and later, the world number one Michael van Gerwen overwhelmed Price 6‑1 in the semi‑final, marking his 15th win in the last 16 against the Welshman. Sky Sports darts analyst Wayne Mardle offered perspective on Littler’s rapid rise: “Before the Premier League started, Littler had four wins in year one, six in year two, and it looked like he was heading for seven, eight, nine wins here, but then his momentum stalled briefly. The way he handled the pressure over the last two weeks, especially in that final, was impressive.
He navigated every high‑pressure moment better than anyone else, which is why he’s winning now.” Mardle also highlighted a key moment when Humphries had a chance to clinch the match at 5‑3: “When you’re up 5‑3 in a final, you have a clear opportunity to close it out. Humphries missed that chance, and Littler responded by refusing to give him any room. Humphries broke Littler’s throw in ten darts, but he couldn’t capitalize because Littler’s brilliance shone through.” The result gave Littler a valuable three‑point boost, improving his chances of reaching the Play‑Offs, though Humphries will be left disappointed after a night that could have been a turning point for him. The Premier League Darts race remains open, with each Thursday’s fixture potentially reshaping the leaderboard.
Fans can continue to follow the drama each Thursday until the season concludes in May, streaming live on Sky Sports or via NOW. For the latest updates, highlights, and in‑depth analysis, stay tuned to Sky Sports’ darts coverage and the official Premier League Darts schedule and table.