Jonny Clayton sets the standard: no one as consistent this season in Premier League Darts

In Manchester, the ninth night of the 2026 Premier League Darts is on the schedule this evening. Jonny Clayton has had to surrender top spot to Luke Littler, but gets the chance to put things right as he faces Northern Irishman Josh Rock in the quarterfinals, the opponent he lost to last week in Berlin.

Clayton continues to impress in this season’s Premier League Darts. “The Ferret” is the only player who has managed to occupy a play-off position on each of the first eight nights. The 51-year-old Welshman thereby underlines his exceptional form and consistent performances at the highest level.

While many of his rivals have been inconsistent, Clayton delivers week in, week out. His stability also shows in the standings: he has by far the highest average position. In fact, Clayton has led the table more often than his eight rivals combined. That statistic perfectly sums up his dominance at this stage of the tournament.

The Premier League Darts is known for its intensity and high standard, with the world’s best players going head-to-head every week. In such a competition, consistency is invaluable, and that is exactly where Clayton excels. With his cool checkout finishing and heavy scoring, he keeps making the difference at crucial moments.

With eight nights remaining in the regular phase of the Premier League Darts, Clayton looks well on his way to a play-off spot. If he maintains this trajectory, he will undoubtedly be among the leading contenders for the title.

Clayton already won the Premier League Darts in 2021, when he proved too strong for Portuguese star José de Sousa in the final with an 11-5 scoreline.