Luke Littler Falls to Gerwyn Price in Premier League Quarter-Final
Luke Littler suffered a frustrating early exit on Night Three of the Premier League in Dublin, falling 6-4 to Gerwyn Price in their quarter-final clash.
For the second consecutive week, Littler allowed his opponent to race ahead, this time trailing 4-1 against Price. Unlike last week’s stunning comeback in Glasgow, there was no late heroics as the reigning World Champion was unable to turn the tide against the in-form Welshman.
Despite posting an impressive average just below 100, The Nuke was below his best, visibly frustrated at times as Price sealed his spot in the semi-finals.
Littler Enjoys Pre-Match Banter But Endures Another Price Defeat
Before the match, Littler was in high spirits, even joining the Irish crowd in their playful serenade of Price. However, after yet another defeat, he’s unlikely to be singing Price’s name anytime soon.
The loss extends Littler’s losing streak to five matches against the 2021 World Champion, with Price seemingly having the upper hand in recent meetings.
Their head-to-head record in 2025 now includes:
- Bahrain Masters (January): Price won 6-2
- Players Championship (February): Price edged a 6-5 thriller
- Premier League (February): Price triumphed 6-4
Littler’s Frustration Shows Amid Crowd Antics
Although Littler remained in good spirits for much of the match, he struggled to find his usual rhythm and was left scratching his head at times, particularly while chasing a finish.
In one notable moment, after nailing double 14 to win a leg, Littler sarcastically celebrated toward the crowd, gesturing for them to stay calm—a response to some restless spectators.
While the reaction was lighthearted, it comes in the wake of recent crowd controversies. Last week in Glasgow, booing and whistling disrupted key moments of play, prompting the PDC to release a statement condemning the behavior:
“Following Thursday’s Premier League Darts night in Glasgow, the PDC wishes to strongly reiterate that it does not condone any behavior which can disrupt an event, such as whistling or booing when players are throwing.”
With Littler’s rivalry with Price heating up and crowd antics becoming a talking point, the Premier League drama is only just beginning.
