Luke Littler Equals Record with Dramatic Victory Over Luke Humphries in Leeds
The 2026 Premier League Darts season reached a fever pitch in Leeds on Night 14, as Luke Littler secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over Luke Humphries. The win marks a significant milestone for Littler, who not only completed a hat-trick of successive nightly wins but also claimed a record-equalling sixth nightly victory of the season.
In a high-tension final, the match swung on a knife-edge. Humphries, buoyed by strong home support and walking out to “I Predict a Riot,” appeared to be on the verge of victory. Leading 5-4, Humphries missed a match dart, and previously spurned a dart at tops for a crucial break of throw. Littler seized the opportunity, breaking throw in the next leg to seal the match and equal the record of six nightly wins previously set by Humphries in 2025.
Littler Stretches Lead at the Top
With this victory, Littler continues to assert his dominance over the 2026 campaign. By securing three consecutive nightly wins, he has further extended his lead at the top of the league table, cementing his position as the man to beat heading into the final stages of the tournament.
Play-Off Shake-up: Humphries Leapfrogs Van Gerwen
Despite the heartbreak of the final, the night was a success for Luke Humphries in terms of the overall standings. Thanks to the points earned from his quarter-final win over Josh Rock and a semi-final victory against Stephen Bunting, Humphries has climbed into the fourth and final Play-Off spot.
Humphries now sits fourth with 19 points, moving one point ahead of Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen’s slide down the rankings was accelerated after being beaten by Littler in the quarter-finals, leaving him outside the play-off positions with only two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Road to the Finals Night
The intensity of the competition is peaking as the tour approaches its conclusion. All eyes are now on the Finals Night at The O2, scheduled for May 28. With the play-off race tightening and Littler operating at a record-breaking level, the stage is set for a historic conclusion to the season.
- The Result: Luke Littler defeated Luke Humphries 6-5 in the Leeds final.
- The Record: Littler now has six nightly wins this season, equaling the 2025 record.
- The Standings: Luke Humphries moves into 4th place (19 points), leapfrogging Michael van Gerwen.
- Next Milestone: The Premier League Darts Finals take place on May 28 at The O2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the record for most nightly wins in a Premier League Darts season?
Luke Humphries set the record with six nightly wins in 2025; Luke Littler has now equaled that mark during the 2026 season.
Who is currently in the final Play-Off spot?
Following the events of Night 14 in Leeds, Luke Humphries occupies the fourth and final Play-Off spot with 19 points, according to BBC Sport.
When and where is the Premier League Darts Final?
The Finals Night will be held at The O2 on May 28.