Luke Littler wins Premier League amid crowd chaos, criticizes referee

Luke Littler won his second night of the Premier League Darts in Glasgow, defeating Luke Humphries 6-5, but the match was overshadowed by disruptive crowd behavior, including whistling aimed at players during throws. Littler expressed frustration, particularly toward referee Kirk Bevins, whose intervention to quiet the crowd seemingly exacerbated the situation. Despite being 5-4 down at one point, Littler managed to regain his composure and secure victory, emphasizing that the whistling detracted from the competition. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) condemned the inappropriate fan behavior and reiterated its commitment to maintaining a respectful environment at events. Sky Sports presenter Abigail Davies also criticized the disruptive fans, suggesting that such behavior is not indicative of true sportsmanship. Overall, while Littler celebrated his win, the incident raised concerns about crowd conduct at darts events.