Jonny Clayton Wins Premier League Darts Night 10 in Brighton After Luke Littler Early Exit

won the Premier League Darts Night 10 event in Brighton on May 16, 2024, by defeating Michael van Gerwen 7-5 in the final.

Clayton trailed 5-2 before van Gerwen missed chances to close the match, allowing Clayton to win the last five legs. The victory moved Clayton to first place in the league standings with 18 points. Luke Littler exited in the quarterfinals, losing 6-4 to Stephen Bunting.

94, his lowest in a televised PDC match. The Brighton crowd booed Littler, who responded by cupping his ears at the oche. 49. Other quarterfinal results included Clayton beating Josh Rock 6-3 and van Gerwen defeating Luke Humphries 6-4.

After Manchester Confrontation Littler and van Veen warmed up in separate practice areas before the Brighton event.

This followed a confrontation during their match in Manchester on May 9, 2024, where both missed match darts in the final leg. Littler celebrated when van Veen missed a checkout, leading to a staredown, and later posted comments on social media directed at van Veen. Jonny Clayton stated that separate practice rooms are standard, with players often divided into groups.

Clayton noted that van Veen joined his group on this occasion while Littler used another room. No deliberate avoidance occurred, according to Clayton. Littler's preparation included throwing darts with headphones on, differing from his usual routine that features pizza before matches.

Observers, including pundit Wayne Mardle, suggested the Manchester incident may have affected Littler's performance in Brighton.

win leapfrogged him over van Gerwen in the standings.

Littler holds third place with 12 points after the loss. The Premier League now moves to Rotterdam for Night 11 on May 23, 2024, where Clayton faces van Gerwen and Littler plays Gerwyn Price. The season culminates in the London Play-Offs on May 30, 2024, for the top four players.

Clayton emphasized his experience in the format as a factor in his success. Littler, the world number one at age 19, faces scrutiny over his on-stage conduct amid the recent controversy.