Two rising stars in the professional darts world, Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, have been making waves with their exceptional talent and growing list of accomplishments. Despite their shared English heritage and first names, these two players are distinct in their styles and achievements on the dartboard. Littler, at just 18 years old, has quickly risen through the ranks to become a force to be reckoned with, while the 29-year-old Humphries has already established himself as a seasoned member of the elite dart players.
Head-to-Head Battle
In the clash of these two darting titans, Littler has faced off against Humphries a total of 15 times on the PDC scene, as reported by Flashscore. Holding a slight edge, Littler currently leads the head-to-head battle by a narrow margin of 8-7. However, Humphries has shown his dominance in recent encounters, emerging victorious in their last four matchups and securing six wins out of the previous eight games. Notably, Humphries claimed a significant victory over Littler in the final of Night 4 during this season’s Premier League Darts.
Here is a breakdown of the head-to-head results between Littler and Humphries:
– Jan. 3, 2024: PDC World Championship – Final: Humphries 7, Littler 4
– Jan. 27, 2024: Dutch Darts Masters – Quarterfinals: Littler 6, Humphries 5
– Feb. 1, 2024: Premier League Night 1 – Quarterfinals: Littler 6, Humphries 2
– Feb. 8, 2024: Premier League Night 2 – Semifinals: Littler 6, Humphries 5
– … (continue for all matchups)
Major Wins and Career Earnings
Littler, the promising young talent, has already secured an impressive five PDC major wins and two PDC world series finals victories. With a record of 5-2 in six PDC major finals, Littler’s victories include the 2024 Premier League, the 2024 World Series of Darts Finals, the 2024 Grand Slam of Darts, the 2025 World Darts Championship, and the 2025 UK Open. Despite his success, Littler has faced disappointment in the form of runner-up finishes at the 2024 World Darts Championship and the 2024 Players Championship Finals, both times falling to Humphries.
On the other hand, Humphries boasts an impressive seven PDC major wins and one PDC world series finals victory. Known as “Cool Hand” Luke, he has excelled in 11 PDC major finals, with a record of 7-4. His victories include prestigious titles such as the 2023 World Grand Prix, the 2023 Grand Slam of Darts, and the 2024 World Matchplay. Humphries has also displayed consistency on the PDC world series stage, clinching the 2024 New Zealand Darts Masters.
In terms of career earnings, Littler has amassed £1,118,500 in prize money during his relatively short professional career as a darts player. Meanwhile, Humphries has enjoyed even greater financial success, with career earnings close to £3 million, highlighting his status as a top-tier player in the darts world.
As these two exceptional talents continue to compete and evolve on the dartboard, fans eagerly anticipate their future matchups and the unfolding of their respective careers. Their head-to-head battles and impressive list of achievements serve as a testament to their skill, determination, and passion for the sport.
