In a thrilling finale to the 2025 Premier League Darts, Luke Humphries cemented his place among the sport’s elite by defeating Luke Littler 11-8 to claim the title. With this victory, Humphries joins a select group of players to have secured the coveted triple crown—adding the Premier League trophy to his previous World Championship and World Matchplay triumphs.
While Littler has often been the center of attention throughout this year’s Premier League campaign, it was Humphries who delivered when it mattered most. The high-stakes, one-night playoff format proved unpredictable, but Humphries held his nerve to outlast his rival in a match that lived up to its billing.
A Tense Battle for Supremacy
Littler started strong, opening with a 180 and taking the first leg with a 14-darter. Humphries struggled early, squandering three darts at doubles as Littler extended his lead to 2-0. The young star continued his dominance, capitalizing on Humphries’ missed opportunities to go 3-0 ahead.
Humphries finally got on the board at 3-1, but Littler responded to restore his three-leg advantage. However, the tide began to turn as Humphries capitalized on Littler’s missed doubles, clawing back to 3-2 before leveling the match at 3-3 with a spectacular 130 checkout.
The momentum swung back and forth, with Littler breaking again to lead 5-3. But Humphries refused to fade, breaking back immediately and then leveling at 5-5. From there, he seized control, reeling off four consecutive legs to lead 7-5.
Littler fought back with a 12-darter to close the gap to 7-6, but Humphries responded with a crucial hold, then extended his lead to 9-7. Needing a swift response, Littler kept the pressure on, but Humphries remained composed. A pivotal 180 set up a 124 finish, and though he missed his first match dart, he sealed the title on double 10, finishing with a 97 average and five maximums.
A Landmark Achievement
This victory marks another milestone in Humphries’ rapid rise to the top of world darts. Having already conquered the World Championship and World Matchplay, the Premier League crown completes his triple crown—a testament to his consistency and mental strength under pressure.
For Littler, it was a valiant effort in his bid to defend the title, but Humphries proved just too strong when it mattered. The final delivered the dream matchup fans had hoped for, but in the end, it was “Cool Hand Luke” who reigned supreme, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.
With this triumph, Humphries has etched his name into darting history, proving once again that he belongs among the game’s all-time greats.
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