Premier League Night Thirteen: Aberdeen Delivers As Littler Retakes Top Spot
Aberdeen produced another huge night in the 2026 BetMGM Premier League, with the battle for Play-Off places tightening and Luke Littler returning to the top of the table after a dramatic Night Thirteen victory.
The reigning World Champion defeated Josh Rock, Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries at the P&J Live, fighting back from 5–3 down in the final to edge past Humphries in a deciding-leg thriller.
But while Littler ultimately took the headlines, the night carried major significance across the league table.
Humphries produced arguably his strongest night of the campaign to reignite his Play-Off challenge, Gian van Veen moved level on points with Michael van Gerwen after another impressive run, and Gerwyn Price strengthened his hold on third place after a much-needed victory.
With only three league nights remaining, the pressure continues to build.
Quarter-Finals
Luke Littler 6–3 Josh Rock
Gerwyn Price 6–5 Stephen Bunting
Gian van Veen 6–2 Jonny Clayton
Luke Humphries 6–3 Michael van Gerwen
Littler opened the night with another strong display against Rock, averaging close to 106 to maintain his dominant record in the matchup. Price survived three match darts to deny Bunting in a dramatic deciding-leg battle, while Van Veen reignited his Finals Night push with an impressive win over table-topper Clayton.
In the evening’s final quarter-final, Humphries delivered a composed and clinical performance to overcome Van Gerwen in a huge match for the Play-Off race.
Semi-Finals
Luke Littler 6–1 Gerwyn Price
Luke Humphries 6–3 Gian van Veen
Littler continued his charge with a dominant display against Price, controlling the contest with heavy scoring and clinical finishing. Humphries followed with another high-quality performance against Van Veen, averaging over 102 and producing a brilliant 160 checkout at a crucial moment to secure his place in the final.
Final
Luke Littler 6–5 Luke Humphries
A high-quality final brought Night Thirteen to a dramatic finish.
Humphries looked set to secure his first nightly win of the season after opening up a 5–3 lead with a sensational ten-dart break of throw, but Littler responded with legs of 12 and 11 darts to force a deciding leg.
With the throw in his favour, Littler held firm to complete the comeback and secure his fifth nightly victory of the campaign.
Night Thirteen – Key Insights
180s: 41
Highest Average: 105.86 (Luke Littler)
Highest Checkout: 160 (Luke Humphries)
League Picture
Littler moves back to the top of the standings on 34 points, two clear of Jonny Clayton following the Welshman’s quarter-final exit.
Price strengthens his position in third, while the race for the final Play-Off place remains wide open, with Van Gerwen holding only a narrow advantage over both Van Veen and Humphries.
Three nights remain. Everything is still to play for.
Next Stop: Leeds
The Premier League heads to the First Direct Arena next Thursday with another crucial night ahead:
- Gerwyn Price v Jonny Clayton
- Luke Littler v Michael van Gerwen
- Josh Rock v Luke Humphries
- Gian van Veen v Stephen Bunting
The race to The O2 continues.
