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Premier League Darts LIVE: Result as Luke Littler throws nine-darter to claim biggest title of career

The 17-year-old darts sensation picked up his biggest title yet after beating world number one Luke Humphries 11-7

Chris Wilson
Friday 24 May 2024 00:49 BST
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Luke Littler is through to the Premier League final
Luke Littler is through to the Premier League final (Getty Images)

Luke Littler stormed to an enthralling 11-7 win in the Premier League Darts final to capture the biggest title of his career in front of 40,000 fans at the O2 Arena. 

The 17-year-old easily overcame his semi-final opponent Michael Smith, winning 10-5 and showcasing his impressive talent to an already excited O2 crowd. 

And Luke Humphries was equally impressive in his semi-final win over Michael van Gerwen, easing to a 10-5 win to set up a rematch of the world championship final. 

The pair couldn’t be separated after the first 10 legs, heading into the break at 5-5, both having showcased why they’re the two leading players in their sport. 

But it was Littler who really showed his class in the second period, landing an exceptional nine-darter to take a lead that he never relinquished.

The teenager finally fought off a brief challenge from Humphries to take the match 11-7 and land what may well be the first of many Premier League titles.

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

Luke Littler 5-2 Michael Smith

Littler has two chances to get the double 14 and go to 6-2, but he misses both! He then misses the chance to finish on 28!

Unbelievably, Smith misses the double , before Littler misses the double 1!

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:39

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

Luke Littler 5-2 Michael Smith

Smith misses the checkout on 108 and Littler punishes him, getting the 58 he needed to make it 5-2.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:37

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

Luke Littler 4-2 Michael Smith

Smith just landing short of the doubles in this seventh leg so far. Littler pulls ahead, needing just 104.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:36

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

Luke Littler 4-2 Michael Smith

Smith grabs a leg back as he checks out on a double four.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:35

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

Luke Littler 3-1 Michael Smith

Littler is enjoying the opening stages, averaging over 118! He goes 4-1 up with a 92 finish on double 15.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:34

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

Luke Littler 3-1 Michael Smith

3-1 to Littler now as he breaks throw!

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:33

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

Luke Littler 2-1 Michael Smith

Lovely from Littler as he scores two 180s before hitting treble 20, but then he wires a double 19.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:32

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

Luke Littler 2-1 Michael Smith

First 180 of the night to Smith, leaving him on the edge, but littler checks out on a 144! 2-1.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:31

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

Luke Littler 1-0 Michael Smith

A much closer second leg goes to Smith, who checks out on 67. An even match early on.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:30

Premier League Darts Finals Night LIVE

We’re underway here!

Littler to throw first, and he gets the first leg advantage, checking out with 68 and finishing on a double 10.

Chris Wilson23 May 2024 19:28

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