LITTLER’S ABERDEEN ASCENSION – BETMGM PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS NIGHT 13 RECAP
Luke Littler claimed his fifth nightly win of the BetMGM Premier League season to overhaul Jonny Clayton at the top of the table.
The Nuke beat Luke Humphries in a pulsating final to reach the summit with three regular nights to go.
Clayton and Littler remain well clear of the chasing pack but the race for third and fourth is becoming increasingly tight as Finals Night at the O2 draws closer.
Here’s everything you need to know about Night 13 in a nutshell:
- Night 13 winner: Luke Littler
- Runner-up: Luke Humphries
- Key takeaway: Littler’s win was his fifth of the competition, more than any other player; just five points now celebrate third-placed Gerwyn Price and sixth-placed Humphries after Cool Hand made his second final; Stephen Bunting and Josh Rock have now both suffered nine quarter-final defeats
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How Night 13 Unfolded in Aberdeen
It was a dramatic night in the north-east of Scotland,m and it came down to a deciding leg in the final.
Littler got the better of Humphries in the first final in which they had faced each other this season, winning three legs in a row to complete a comeback victory from 5-3 down.
Humphries, though, will be buoyed by his nightly performance ahead of his home night in Leeds next week.
The action started with Littler beating Rock 6-3, with Rocky’s recent mini-revival looking to be over.
Price then surely ended Bunting’s play-off hopes with a deciding leg victory before the Welshman was thumped 6-1 in the semis by the Nuke.
On the other side of the draw, Gian van Veen beat then-leader Clayton to keep his own top four hopes alive, before Humphries closed out the quarters with a strong win over Michael van Gerwen.
Cool Hand was impressive to beat the Giant and looked to be on his way to a first nightly win but could not handle the comeback from 19-year-old Littler.
𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥 ☢️
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) April 30, 2026
Luke Littler reigns in Aberdeen to go top of the Premier League 🔝
🏴 Aberdeen, what a place!#BetMGMDarts pic.twitter.com/IUWPWizedR
THE WINNER’S ENCLOSURE WITH… LUKE LITTLER
"I always want to be on the top," Littler said post-match.
"Jonny [Clayton], I don't know if he's much bothered about it but I want to chase and hopefully break my own record [of six nightly wins from 2025].
"I was just comfortable tonight. Practice was going well and I'm obviously glad to bring it on the stage.
"The crowd were OK tonight but definitely not the loudest. I think we need another Scottish player in the Premier League to bring the atmosphere up a little bit!
"I can't wait for [Leeds] next week."
BetMGM Premier League Darts Night 13 Results
Quarter-finals
- Josh Rock (101.25) 3-6 (105.86) Luke Littler
- Stephen Bunting (97.02) 5-6 (95.98) Gerwyn Price
- Jonny Clayton (95.14) 2-6 (104.32) Gian van Veen
- Luke Humphries (99.18) 6-3 (91.02) Michael van Gerwen
Semi-finals
- Luke Littler (98.34) 6-1 (94.18) Gerwyn Price
- Gian van Veen (102.67) 3-6 (101.80) Luke Humphries
Final
- Luke Littler (104.11) 6-5 (103.10) Luke Humphries
Most 180s: Luke Humphries (10)
Highest checkout: Luke Humphries (160)
View From the Floor
As always, the BetMGM team was all over proceedings at P&J Live. Here’s a selection of the best bits from our point of view — including a Viva Darts Vegas winner!
Luke Humphries beats Gian van Veen to set up a final with Luke Littler in Aberdeen!#BetMGMDarts pic.twitter.com/61DXaMBOxj
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) April 30, 2026
𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗪 𝗜𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗔𝗦 𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗦 🇺🇸
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) April 30, 2026
It’s taken until night 13 but we have our second 𝙑𝙄𝙑𝘼 𝘿𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙎 𝙑𝙀𝙂𝘼𝙎 winner of the season!
Enjoy your trip 🎰#LoveTheDarts #BetMGMDarts pic.twitter.com/7UbZYSqW3r
Listen to what Andrew had to say after winning a trip to Las Vegas ✈️
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) April 30, 2026
We hope you enjoy your time away from the kids 😂#BetMGMDarts pic.twitter.com/6iIgIJf6vG
Gezzy beats Stephen Bunting in a 6-5 thriller to set up a semi-final with Luke Littler 🏴#BetMGMDarts pic.twitter.com/L9IMYkofat
— BetMGM UK (@BetMGMUK) April 30, 2026
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Next Up: Night 14 in Leeds
The BetMGM Premier League heads to West Yorkshire next week with Leeds’ First Direct Arena the venue for Night 14.
An all-Welsh clash between Price and Clayton kicks things off before leader Littler faces seven-time BetMGM Premier League winner Van Gerwen.
Rock, surely now playing for pride, takes on Humphries who will have the backing of the crowd, while Van Veen and Bunting round off the last-eight ties.
COMING SOON TO THE BETMGM PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS HUB
We have you covered all week long on the BetMGM Premier League Darts Hub. Here’s some of our exclusive content ahead of Night 14 and when you can expect it:
- Early entry: All you need to know about Night 14 in Leeds, packed with facts, promos & practical info & more. Out Monday.
- Game on! Read our full Night 14 preview, including exclusive tips, key stats & more. Drops Tuesday.
- BetMGM vs Laura Woods: Our ambassador makes her picks and pits her darting wits against the increasingly demoralised house. Laura picked up two points at the death in Scotland to soar into a perhaps insurmountable 11-5 lead. Can we respond in Yorkshire? Lands Wednesday.
- It’s showtime! Browse our full repertoire of pre-match options or track our in-play odds as the action unfolds in Scotland. Explore it all here on Thursday.
- About Last Night… We round up the best bits from Leeds ahead of doing it all again in Birmingham for Night 15. Released Friday.
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