World No 1 Luke Littler battled again from the brink of defeat, reeling off six legs on the spin to edge out Gerwyn Value in a last-leg thriller and declare Premier League Darts Night time Seven in Dublin.
Littler cemented his spot behind league chief Jonny Clayton after seeing off Stephen Bunting after which defeating Michael van Gerwen in a crackerjack of a semi-final earlier than preventing his method again from 5-0 all the way down to beat Value.
The back-to-back world champion survived eight match-darts in whole to seal victory within the Irish capital – three for Van Gerwen and 5 for Value, together with a shot for the Welshman at his usually-reliable tops when main 5-1 as Littler waved to the group in an obvious acceptance of his destiny.
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There have been 170s galore within the semi-final between Michael van Gerwen and Luke Littler…
“I have no idea how I have done that,” Littler instructed Sky Sports activities. “I got the first leg, had a bit of fun. Then I got my 180 but Gezzy had set up tops so I waved [the crowd] goodbye.
“The remaining is historical past. I used to be gone. When Gerwyn Value was on tops… he would not normally miss.
“Absolutely [I thought I was gone]. I may as well have been off the stage. This is darts, things happen.”
He added: “Clearly, I’ve completed high the final two years and I need to do it once more.
“Jonny and the start he has had, it is good to see I am in second but I am right behind him now and chasing.”
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Littler responded to the Dublin crowd’s sarcastic cheers after he discovered himself 5-0 down
Mardle: Typically it’s extra enjoyable to nick one!
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Littler waved to the group as whistles rang out throughout his publish‑match interview with Wayne Mardle and Emma Paton following his comeback victory over Value
Sky Sports activities’ Wayne Mardle:
“That is not something that happens often to Gerwyn Price. It is just one of those.
“It’s so unstable, it’s such a unstable little format and you’ll see it was enjoyable for Luke to win that.
“It is not always about the 105 averages, it is about nicking one that you shouldn’t win. He shouldn’t have won that. Gerwyn Price missed chance after chance.”
Littler beats MVG in fishathon
Luke Littler reeled in ‘The Large Fish’ in a sensational encounter towards MVG
Littler had earlier survived three match darts earlier than dispatching Van Gerwen 6-5 in a exceptional semi-final showdown.
‘Mighty Mike’ hit an impressive 170 end to go 5-3 up, however the 19-year-old reeled in ‘The Large Fish’ to attract stage earlier than successful a basic by pinning D5 when throwing first within the decider. It was arguably the match of the yr up to now!
Value averaged north of 109 with 5 180s and and 6/9 on the doubles to finish a 6-1 demolition of Luke Humphries and deny ‘Cool Hand’ an opportunity to safe his first nightly win of 2026 as reigning champion.
Van Veen withdraws; Littler, Value cruise into semis; Clayton overwhelmed
Gian van Veen was dominated out of Night time Seven and stays in hospital
Littler had stormed into the semi-finals along with his first-ever win in Dublin, sealing a commanding 6-3 victory over Bunting (101.41) as he averaged 105 with 4 180s and 60 per cent on the doubles.
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Highlights of the quarter-final between Littler and Stephen Bunting
World Championship runner-up Gian van Veen pulled out earlier on Thursday after being identified with kidney stones.
The Dutch No 1 was attributable to face compatriot Van Gerwen, who obtained a bye to the semi-finals.
Van Gerwen additionally earned two league factors and a plus one leg distinction, whereas Van Veen’s leg distinction will minus six because of his withdrawal.
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Josh Rock was not in good spirits after a drubbing towards Value
Within the different quarter-finals, Value whitewashed a demoralised Josh Rock.
The Welshman, who gained in Dublin within the 2025 version of the Premier League, averaged over 103.66 and hit 47 per cent of his doubles in a routine win the place he restricted his opponent to simply 4 darts at double.
Humphries averaged 103.44 handy Clayton a primary quarter-final defeat within the competitors this season with a 6-3 victory and a 120 ‘Shanghai’ end.
However ‘The Ferret’ will stay high of the Premier League heading into Night time Eight in Berlin – however solely by three factors with Littler respiration down his neck.
What’s occurring on Premier League Night time Eight in Berlin?
Night time Eight of the BetMGM Premier League will happen in Berlin on Thursday March 26, as Littler begins his bid for a 3rd nightly victory of 2026 towards Bunting on the Mercedes-Benz Enviornment.
League chief Clayton will tackle Rock within the night’s opener, Humphries and Van Gerwen additionally go head-to-head, whereas Value takes on Van Veen for a spot within the semi-finals.
Quarter-Ultimate fixtures for 14 of the 16 league nights are in draw bracket order, with fixtures for Night time Eight and Night time 16 decided by league standings heading into every night time.
Who will win this yr’s Premier League Darts? Luke Humphries will probably be defending his title and you’ll watch the motion each single Thursday till Could on Sky Sports activities. Stream darts and extra high sport with NOW.
