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Aspinall reaches play-offs as Littler sets records

Aspinall reaches play-offs as Littler sets records

Summary

Nathan Aspinall earned a spot in the Premier League play-offs after defeating Michael van Gerwen. Luke Littler set new records in Sheffield, winning the final match and ending the regular league phase with the highest points ever.

Key Facts

  • Nathan Aspinall defeated Michael van Gerwen 6-2 in the quarter-finals.
  • Luke Littler broke his own Premier League points record with a win over Stephen Bunting 6-1.
  • Littler won the final in Sheffield, beating Luke Humphries 6-3.
  • Littler achieved eight high-scoring finishes, including 155 and 170 checkouts, which are high point earning plays in darts.
  • Aspinall will join Littler, Humphries, and Gerwyn Price in the play-offs on May 29 in London.
  • Michael van Gerwen did not win any nightly events during the 2025 campaign and missed the play-offs for only the second time in 13 years.
  • Aspinall has faced criticism for his inclusion in the competition but overcame injuries and a condition called dartitis to secure a play-off place.
  • The play-off semifinals will feature Aspinall against Humphries and Littler against Price.

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