Luke Humphries ended a long drought by claiming his first Premier League nightly win in Birmingham, dispatching Stephen Bunting 6‑0 before beating world No 1 Luke Littler 6‑3 and Gerwyn Price 6‑4. The victory gave him a 100.16 average and a 117 checkout, cementing his place in the Finals Night at The O2.

The night also saw Littler top the table for a third straight campaign after a clean sweep of Jonny Clayton, while Price secured a Play‑Off berth by defeating Gian van Veen. With all four Play‑Off spots now locked, the league table is set for the final stretch.

Humphries, who has defended the title twice before, reflected on the pressure that kept his confidence low. "I thought I might not make Finals Night," he said, adding that belief and support from his girlfriend pushed him forward. The win means he will defend his crown in London on May 28.

Meanwhile, veteran Mark Webster returned to Sky Sports commentary after battling hairy cell leukaemia, adding a human angle to the tournament’s climax.