Luke Humphries opened the Premier League season by beating Gerwyn Price 6‑4 in the opening night final, claiming the first win of the campaign. The 31‑year‑old, who had already posted a 6‑0 triumph over Stephen Bunting and a 6‑3 comeback against Luke Littler, averaged 107 and 111 in the encounter during the match night session.

Humphries’ performance sealed a playoff berth in Birmingham, while Price also secured the spot, setting the stage for a tie on points at the end of the league phase. After week 10 Humphries sat seventh in the eight‑player table, but his run of victories has moved him at least into fourth place, guaranteeing a finals night on 28 May today.

The victory also confirmed Humphries’ place at finals night for a third straight year, adding to a remarkable run that has seen him climb to world number two. He reflected on the grind, noting a return to older flight settings helped him regain form. “It’s easy when you’re winning, but it shows true grit to come from my position to then get through and win it tonight,” he said today.

With the playoff places now locked, the focus shifts to the final league phase nights in Sheffield and Birmingham. Humphries and Price will battle for the top two seeds, while Littler and Jonny Clayton already hold their spots after week 12. The outcome will dictate the final bracket and set the tone for the May 28 finals of the season today.