LUKE KEEPS COOL TO LAND FIRST NIGHTLY WIN – BETMGM PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS NIGHT 15 RECAP
Luke Humphries finally claimed his first nightly win of the BetMGM Premier League season in Birmingham – and it was enough for the defending champion to secure his play-off spot.
His win over Gerwyn Price in the final saw him guarantee his place in the top four while, in making the final, the Iceman made sure he will be appearing at the O2 too.
With the top four locked in and a night to go, Night 16 in Sheffield will see Price and Littler jostle for position for the more favourable draw in London.
Here’s everything you need to know about Night 15 in a nutshell:
- Night 15 winner: Luke Humphries
- Runner-up: Gerwyn Price
- Key takeaway: Humphries won his first night of the season and qualified for the play-offs in the process; Two whitewashes happened on the same night for the first time in Premier league history; Luke Littler was denied a fifth nightly win in a row; Seven-time champion Michael van Gerwen misses out on the play-offs for the second season in a row
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How Night 15 Unfolded in Birmingham
It was a fast-paced night in the Second City and the night where the top four was decided.
On the night Humphries and Price assured qualification, Gian van Veen kicked off proceedings with a win over Josh Rock before Price got the better of Van Gerwen in a back-and-forth tussle.
Humphries thrashed Stephen Bunting 6-0, and then another whitewash was just around the corner – Littler demolishing second-placed Jonny Clayton.
Price made sure of his top four spot by beating Van Veen in the semis, before Humphries finally got the better of Littler in the other – with Cool Hand averaging north of 110.
He then raced into a commanding lead in the final before a Price comeback made it 4-4. It wasn’t to be for the Welshman though, and the defending champion won two legs in a row to claim a 6-4 win.
THE WINNER’S ENCLOSURE WITH… LUKE HUMPHRIES
"I'm incredibly proud of myself, probably the most proud I've ever been in my life," Humphries said post-match.
“For me, the last two Premier Leagues have been easy, getting through in 14 weeks
"For the last few weeks there has been a lot of pressure on my shoulders. To make three finals and win one means a lot. I get written off a lot as a player but this means I have that grit and determination.
"Yes [there was a point where I thought I wouldn't make Finals Night], when you are five points outside the top four you think you need a miracle.
"But in the back of my mind, and my girlfriend's mind, we knew I had it in me. I needed someone to tell me I could do it – I've believed in myself the last few weeks.
"I'm really proud because it would have hurt me had I not defended the title at the O2."
BetMGM Premier League Darts Night 15 Results
Quarter-finals
- Josh Rock (92.30) 3-6 (102.14) Gian van Veen
- Gerwyn Price (101.32) 6-4 (87.96) Michael van Gerwen
- Luke Humphries (107.36) 6-0 (92.46) Stephen Bunting
- Jonny Clayton (93.07) 0-6 (100.20) Luke Littler
Semi-finals
- Gian van Veen (98.07) 4-6 (96.38) Gerwyn Price
- Luke Humphries (110.98) 6-3 (99.86) Luke Littler
Final
- Gerwyn Price (95.44) 4-6 (100.16) Luke Humphries
Most 180s: Luke Humphries (13)
Highest checkout: Luke Littler (136)
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Next Up: Night 16 in Sheffield
The BetMGM Premier League heads to the West Midlands next week with Sheffield’s Utilita Arena the venue for Night 16 – the final regular night of the season.
Though the play-offs are decided, players will want to end the campaign on a high, or take form to the O2, and the fixtures for the final night are decided on league standings.
Top against bottom kicks us off with Littler facing Rock, before Humphries takes on Van Gerwen.
Clayton is up against Bunting before the last-eight ties are rounded off by Price and Van Veen.
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 16 and when you can expect it:
- Early entry: All you need to know about Night 16 in Sheffield, packed with facts, promos & practical info & more. Out Monday.
- Game on! Read our full Night 16 preview, including exclusive tips, key stats & more. Drops Tuesday.
- BetMGM vs Laura Woods: Our ambassador makes her picks and pits her darting wits against a house hanging on by a thread. We picked up two points in the Midlands to just about keep the competition alive at 13-7 to Laura. Can we put the pressure on 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 Sheffield. Explore it all here on Thursday.
- About Last Night… We round up the best bits from Birmingham ahead of Play-offs Night at the O2. Released Friday.
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