Luke Littler, the teenage darts sensation, continues to dominate headlines and dartboards alike as he sets his sights on etching his name into the Premier League record books. At just 18 years old, Littler has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the 2025 Premier League Darts season, and his latest performance in Cardiff has only solidified his reputation as a prodigy with limitless potential. With a thrilling 6-4 victory over Michael van Gerwen in the Night Seven final, Littler not only claimed his third nightly win of the season but also unleashed a jaw-dropping nine-darter that left the crowd roaring and his rivals scrambling to keep up.
The Cardiff clash was a spectacle of skill and nerve, with Littler averaging a staggering 112.50 across the match—testament to his unrelenting precision and power. His nine-darter, a perfect leg achieved in just nine throws, came in the fourth leg of the final, sending the Welsh faithful into a frenzy. The feat earned him a luxurious prize: a set of 18-carat gold darts valued at approximately £30,000, courtesy of tournament sponsors BetMGM. It marked the third nine-darter of the 2025 Premier League season, following earlier perfect legs from Luke Humphries and Rob Cross, but Littler’s came with the added flourish of securing a victory, amplifying its significance.
What makes Littler’s latest triumph even more remarkable is his unconventional approach to preparation—or lack thereof. “I didn’t even realise the double 15 was in until Huw shouted it,” Littler admitted with a grin, referring to referee Huw Ware’s call that confirmed his nine-darter. He went on to reveal that he hadn’t touched a dart in the week leading up to the event, opting instead for a “chilled week off” while his peers competed in the Euro Tour. “I can’t see many players in the Premier League practicing at home,” he said, shrugging off the notion that constant practice is the only path to success. “I chose not to go, and it’s just another chilled week off. I’ll see how the darts fly in Newcastle.” That relaxed attitude seems to be his secret weapon, fueling a level of composure that belies his age and experience.
Littler’s victory in Cardiff has extended his lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points, with 21 points to his name after seven nights of competition. Reigning world number one Luke Humphries trails in second with 15 points, while Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price round out the top four. The teenager’s dominance has not gone unnoticed, and his rivals are beginning to feel the heat. Gerwyn Price, who boasts an impressive six consecutive wins over Littler since April 2024, offered a blunt assessment of the young star’s trajectory after his own recent success. “I just get up here and concentrate on my own game,” Price said following a nightly win in Nottingham earlier this month. “If the crowd are behind me like they are today, it’s brilliant and I end up winning matches.” Yet even Price, Littler’s self-proclaimed nemesis, acknowledged the teenager’s extraordinary talent, hinting that his record-breaking potential is only a matter of time.
Littler himself remains focused on the bigger picture. “It’s good to pick up another nightly win, more crucial points, and to have a six-point lead over Luke is a good boost for myself,” he reflected after the Cardiff triumph. But he’s not resting on his laurels. With nine weeks still to go in the Premier League season, Littler knows the competition remains fierce. “I wouldn’t say the tide has turned because there’s still so much left,” he cautioned. “Luke is still capable of winning nightly wins, so I’ve got to try and add on to it.” His ambition? To become a “record-wrecking machine” in 2025, a goal that seems increasingly attainable with each dart he throws.
As the Premier League caravan rolls into Newcastle for Night Eight, Littler faces Stephen Bunting in a quarter-final matchup dictated by the current standings. The Utilita Arena is bracing for another electric night, with Littler tipped as the even-money favorite to claim a fourth nightly victory. Humphries, priced at 5/2, looms as his closest challenger, but Littler’s blend of raw talent and unflappable demeanor has the darts world buzzing. His Cardiff heroics—complete with 10 maximum 180s and a performance that silenced doubters—have set the stage for a campaign that could redefine the sport. For now, Littler’s rivals can only watch in awe as the teenager eyes history, one dart at a time.
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