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Littler Targets Redemption in Exeter Premier League Darts Showdown
Luke “The Nuke” Littler aims to bounce back from his Dublin quarterfinal defeat as he takes on Stephen Bunting in Exeter tonight. The 18-year-old, currently fourth in the Premier League Darts standings, is determined to make amends at Westpoint.
Littler’s match against Bunting is scheduled for 8:45 PM, with the winner advancing to face either Chris Dobey or Nathan Aspinall in the semi-finals. This marks their first Premier League encounter, adding to the anticipation.
Their recent head-to-head record is split: Bunting defeated Littler in the Dutch Darts Masters semi-final, reversing Littler’s earlier victory in the World Darts Championship semi-finals.
The Premier League Darts format consists of mini-tournaments each Thursday over 16 weeks, culminating in the play-offs at London’s O2 Arena.
Tonight’s Lineup (February 27, 2025):
- Quarter-finals:
- Michael van Gerwen vs. Rob Cross – 7:15 PM
- Gerwyn Price vs. Luke Humphries – 7:45 PM
- Chris Dobey vs. Nathan Aspinall – 8:15 PM
- Stephen Bunting vs. Luke Littler – 8:45 PM
- Semi-finals:
- Van Gerwen/Cross vs. Price/Humphries – 9:15 PM
- Dobey/Aspinall vs. Bunting/Littler – 9:45 PM
- Final: 10:30 PM
Key Points:
- Littler is seeking to improve his league standing after a quarter-final exit in Dublin.
- His match against Bunting is a rematch of their recent encounters, adding intrigue.
- The Premier League Darts format features nightly mini-tournaments leading to the play-offs.
- The winner of each night receives 5 points and a 10,000 pound bonus.
- The total prize fund is 1 million pounds.
- The event will be broadcast on Sky Sports.
Littler’s 2025 achievements include winning the World Darts Championship, Premier League Darts Night 2, and being awarded honorary citizenship of Warrington.
