Luke Littler Exposes Luke Humphries’ Weakness After Dominant Premier League Victory
Luke Littler delivered another commanding performance in the Premier League Darts, crushing world No. 1 Luke Humphries 6-1 in the Newcastle final and extending his lead at the top of the table.
Littler’s Tactical Edge
The 18-year-old sensation stormed through the night, defeating Stephen Bunting and Rob Cross before facing Humphries in the final for the third time this season. Littler quickly built a 4-0 lead, capitalizing on Humphries’ missed doubles and securing victory with three successive double 20 checkouts.
Speaking after the match, Littler highlighted a key vulnerability in Humphries’ game—his visible frustration.
“When I’m playing certain players, I know when I’ve got them,” Littler said. “With Luke, he shows too much emotion. When he hits a 60 or a 41 and he’s not happy, you can tell. Then on his next throw, he does the same. You just have to pounce on it.”
Chasing History
Littler’s fourth nightly win of the season has put him in firm control of the standings, with 26 points already—historically enough to guarantee a spot in the O2 Arena playoffs. However, the teenager has his sights set on breaking records.
“I want to finish top again and go back to back,” he said. “Now, I’m fighting to stay on top and break the points record.”
While Littler remains modest about being the world’s best, he acknowledged his dominant form.
“My performances show why people say I’m the best right now,” he admitted. “I don’t usually say it myself, but maybe I should. I’m outplaying these guys, so we’ll see how it goes.”
With another emphatic win under his belt, Littler continues to establish himself as the most formidable force in Premier League Darts.
