Premier League Darts: Night Three Results from Glasgow
London, 19 February 2026 – The PDC Premier League season continued tonight at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The evening was marked by a significant withdrawal as Michael van Gerwen was forced to pull out of his scheduled quarter-final against Luke Littler due to illness. Consequently, the reigning world champion, Littler, advanced directly to the semi-finals. On the oche, Jonny Clayton secured a notable victory over Gerwyn Price, ending a three-year drought against his fellow countryman.
Night Three: Glasgow Results
The following table outlines the quarter-final results from the Glasgow event held on 19 February 2026. Matches in the Premier League format are contested as the best of 11 legs.
| Matchup | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Bunting vs Gian van Veen | 3–6 | Gian van Veen |
| Luke Humphries vs Josh Rock | 6–2 | Luke Humphries |
| Gerwyn Price vs Jonny Clayton | (Loss)–(Win) | Jonny Clayton |
| Michael van Gerwen vs Luke Littler | Withdrawn | Luke Littler (Bye) |
Professional Darts Scoring Standards
In professional PDC competition, scoring follows a strict set of regulations to ensure accuracy and fairness. The standard format for major televised events is “501”, where players must reduce their score to exactly zero.
- Starting Score: Each player begins with 501 points.
- The Finish: To win a leg, a player must land their final dart in a “Double” (the outer narrow ring) or the “Bullseye” (the red centre circle, valued at 50 points).
- Valid Darts: A dart only scores if the point remains in or touches the face of the board within the outer double wire until the score has been called by the official.
- Legs vs Sets: Most Premier League matches are played in a “Legs” format (e.g., Best of 11). The World Championships typically use a “Sets” format, where a player must win three legs to claim a single set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Michael van Gerwen withdraw from the Glasgow event?
Michael van Gerwen withdrew from Night Three of the Premier League in Glasgow on 19 February 2026 due to illness. His opponent, Luke Littler, received a bye into the semi-finals.
What is the difference between a Leg and a Set?
A “Leg” is a single game of 501. A “Set” is a scoring unit used in specific tournaments (like the World Championship) where a player must win a predetermined number of legs (usually the best of five) to win that set.
What happens if a player scores more than the required points to reach zero?
This is known as a “Bust”. If a player hits a score that takes them past zero or leaves them with a score of one, their turn ends immediately, and their score is reset to what it was at the start of that visit.