Jonny Clayton Crushes Gian van Veen 6-2 to Win Night Three in Glasgow as Littler and Price Fall Short
jonny clayton ruthlessly brushed aside Gian van Veen to become the third different nightly winner of the Premier League Darts season in Glasgow, defeating the world number three 6-2 to continue an impressive start to the year.
Jonny Clayton's route to the Glasgow victory
Clayton ended a near three-year, 10-match losing run against compatriot Gerwyn Price to open the night, then demolished world number one Luke Littler 6-1 in the semi-finals. He averaged 99. 88 and 101. 33 in those two matches, with checkouts of 60% and 66. 67% that stood out as decisive facets of his game.
In the final, jonny clayton raised his average further to 104. 35 and sealed the win with a stunning 156 checkout, breaking Gian van Veen in the opening leg and again in the seventh before finishing 6-2. His checkout percentage in the final dropped to 42. 86%, but the increased scoring average carried him through to the night victory.
Standings shake-up and wider night context
The victory takes jonny clayton to the top of the early standings, ahead of Michael van Gerwen, who missed the night through illness, and Van Veen, who has now been beaten in two finals. Clayton follows Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen as night winners this season.
Luke Littler received a bye to the semi-finals after the withdrawal and banked additional points, but his performance metrics on the night showed a drop from earlier standards: an average of 97. 84 and just one successful checkout from six attempts. Meanwhile, Luke Humphries was edged out 6-5 by Van Veen in the semi-finals after disposing of Josh Rock in the quarters, and a pundit assessing the early weeks described Humphries as looking like the best and most consistent player on the tour even as the results have not consistently reflected that form.
Key numbers and what to watch next
- Final score: 6-2 in favour of Jonny Clayton.
- Semi-final win over Luke Littler: 6-1.
- Averages: 99. 88 and 101. 33 in the Price and Littler matches; 104. 35 in the final.
- Checkout highlights: 60% and 66. 67% in the earlier rounds; 42. 86% in the final; decisive 156 checkout to clinch the title.
- Van Veen: beaten in two finals so far this season.
- Van Gerwen: missed the night through illness, affecting early standings.
Jonny Clayton's night in Glasgow combined renewed scoring power and timely finishing. The mix of high averages and key checkouts disrupted several of the tournament's current top names and shuffled the early leaderboard.
Implications for the Premier League campaign
This Glasgow result underlines a theme from the early weeks: pre-tournament expectations have not dictated nightly winners. While some top-ranked players have struggled with finishing, night winners have come from multiple names, and jonny clayton's return to the event after a two-year hiatus has had immediate impact on the standings and on the narrative of the season so far.
Recent updates indicate the season remains open and competitive; details may evolve as players recover, return, or adapt their form. Schedule and standings are subject to change as the Premier League progresses.
