Darts Premier League
Lukes to close the gap on Clayton on Premier League Darts Night 6
The 2026 Premier League swings into Nottingham with Jonny Clayton still leading the table.
Heavyweights Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are rapidly closing the gap on The Ferret after big performances in Cardiff.
Josh Rock (4/5) v Stephen Bunting (EVS)
Night 6 opens with Josh Rock against Stephen Bunting. Rock remains bottom of the table and still hasn’t put together a deep run, but his scoring has been better than his results suggest and many analysts see this as a “must win” if he’s to stay in the play‑off picture. Bunting, meanwhile, has finally found some form after his Night 4 win, though he is still forgiving the odd poor leg under pressure.
William Hill have Rock 4/5 and Bunting at even money. With Rock’s motivation and the sense that Bunting’s resurgence is still fragile, the edge goes to the Northern Irishman to scrape through 6–4 or 6–5.
Jonny Clayton (10/11) v Michael van Gerwen (10/11)
Next up is the pick of the quarter‑finals on paper, with top‑of‑the‑table Jonny Clayton facing Michael van Gerwen. Clayton has been the model of consistency, winning Night 1 and reaching multiple finals, while MVG has flashed his old brilliance without fully dominating.
The market can’t split them, with both priced at 10/11. Clayton’s current confidence and scoring – he holds one of the highest season averages – just shade this, especially over a short race where his doubling has been superb. Van Gerwen always carries a ceiling that can blow anyone away, but on Night‑6 form Clayton is the percentage call.
Luke Humphries (8/11) v Gian van Veen (11/10)
Quarter‑final three sees world champion Luke Humphries take on Gian van Veen in yet another meeting between two of 2026’s standout performers. Both have already won nights this year and sit inside the top four, with van Veen’s fearless scoring making him one of the breakout stars of the campaign.
Humphries is 8/11 favourite with van Veen 11/10. Recent head‑to‑heads have been tight and predictions expect this to go at least 10 legs, which makes over 9.5 legs an appealing side bet. Cool Hand’s superior big‑match experience and slightly better finishing stats tip the main market his way, but this is close enough that an upset would hardly shock.
Gerwyn Price (19/10) v Luke Littler (2/5)
The night closes with a blockbuster: Gerwyn Price against Luke Littler. The Nuke is coming off a spectacular Night‑5 win where he hit two 170 checkouts and narrowly missed a nine‑darter, and he now sits third in the standings with momentum firmly behind him. Price, winner in Antwerp earlier in the season, remains dangerous but has endured some patchy results since.
William Hill have Littler as a strong 2/5 favourite, with Price available at 19/10. Given Littler’s current scoring power and recent head‑to‑head edge, it’s hard to argue with those prices. If you want extra value, Littler -2.5 legs or Littler to hit the most 180s are logical ways in, given the volume he’s been throwing.
Prediction
We’ve got Luke Littler to ride his Cardiff momentum and claim back‑to‑back nightly wins, with Luke Humphries the main threat if he keeps his doubling sharp and can stop The Nuke in his tracks in the semi-final.
