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Luke Littler powers past Dirk van Duijvenbode to reach World Matchplay final

Luke Littler powers past Dirk van Duijvenbode to reach World Matchplay final

Littler was in imperious form at the Winter Gardens as he set up a final meeting with Gerwyn Price.

Luke Littler tops Premier League table after beating Luke Humphries in Aberdeen

Luke Littler tops Premier League table after beating Luke Humphries in Aberdeen

A quarter-final defeat for leader Jonny Clayton had opened the door for the world champion.

Luke Littler has yet to speak to Gian van Veen since on-stage spat

Luke Littler has yet to speak to Gian van Veen since on-stage spat

The back-to-back world champion was accused of celebrating when his opponent missed a match dart in Manchester.

World champion Luke Littler braced for boos as Premier League heads to Liverpool

World champion Luke Littler braced for boos as Premier League heads to Liverpool

Gian van Veen stands by Luke Littler criticism but is ready to move on from spat

Gian van Veen stands by Luke Littler criticism but is ready to move on from spat

Let it go – Luke Littler says time to move on after Gian van Veen bust-up

Let it go – Luke Littler says time to move on after Gian van Veen bust-up

Gian van Veen brands Luke Littler ‘out of order’ as Dutchman edges fiery clash

Gian van Veen brands Luke Littler ‘out of order’ as Dutchman edges fiery clash

Luke Littler bid for third straight Premier League win thwarted by Gian van Veen

Luke Littler bid for third straight Premier League win thwarted by Gian van Veen

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The world number one was beaten 6-5 by the Dutchman.

Gian van Veen ‘doing everything’ to make Premier League event in Berlin after op

Gian van Veen ‘doing everything’ to make Premier League event in Berlin after op

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

The Dutchman has undergone surgery to remove kidney stones.

‘I was gone’ – Luke Littler storms back from 5-0 down to stun Gerwyn Price

‘I was gone’ – Luke Littler storms back from 5-0 down to stun Gerwyn Price

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

The world champion reeled off six successive legs.

Luke Littler ignites Premier League campaign with victory in Cardiff

Luke Littler ignites Premier League campaign with victory in Cardiff

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

The first five rounds of the competition have produced five different nightly winners.

Luke Littler ‘not under any pressure’ despite disappointing Premier League start

Luke Littler ‘not under any pressure’ despite disappointing Premier League start

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

The world champion was beaten by debutant Gian van Veen in his opening match of this year’s competition.

Michael van Gerwen beats debutant Gian van Veen to win Premier League opener

Michael van Gerwen beats debutant Gian van Veen to win Premier League opener

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Luke Littler lost his quarter-final contest against Van Veen.

Luke Littler fights off Ross Smith to reach quarter-finals of World Masters

Luke Littler fights off Ross Smith to reach quarter-finals of World Masters

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

The world champion had claimed the first set with a 116 average.

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen set for world final rematch at Saudi Masters

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen set for world final rematch at Saudi Masters

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

The two-time world champion, who turns 19 on Wednesday, saw off the evergreen 71-year-old Paul Lim for the second week in a row.