Luke Littler is on an absolute tear in the Premier League Darts this season, and he's just made history—again. The 19-year-old sensation defeated Luke Humphries in Leeds to claim his third consecutive nightly win and his sixth overall this season, matching the record he set last year. With two more league nights remaining, he has every chance to break it.
This victory in Leeds follows back-to-back wins in Liverpool and Aberdeen, and it's pushed Littler five points clear at the top of the standings. Already guaranteed a spot in the play-offs at London's O2 Arena on May 28, the 2024 champion is playing with the confidence of a man who knows he belongs at the top.
Littler's path to glory wasn't easy. He edged past Michael van Gerwen 6-5 in the quarter-finals, then survived another last-leg thriller against Jonny Clayton in the semis. The final was a masterclass—both players averaged over 100 and hit better than 45% on their checkouts. Littler missed chances to break in the fifth leg, and Humphries had a shot to seal it in the tenth, but the teenager raised his game in the decisive leg to deny Humphries a third straight win in Leeds.
For fans of the sport, this is the kind of rivalry that makes darts so electric. Littler's composure under pressure is unmatched, and his ability to deliver in tight matches is a reminder of why he's already a household name. Whether you're a seasoned player or just picking up a set of darts, watching Littler's precision and focus is pure inspiration.
As the Premier League heads into its final weeks, all eyes are on the standings. The top four after 16 nights will battle it out at the O2, with first facing fourth and second against third in best-of-19-leg semi-finals, followed by a best-of-21-leg final. If players are tied on points, it comes down to nights won and then matches won—so every leg counts.
For now, Littler is the man to beat. And with the way he's playing, he might just be rewriting the record books again before the season is done.
