Littler reaches second round as Van Gerwen exits early in Euros
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Luke Littler advanced to the second round of the European Championship after defeating William O'Connor 6-3. Littler, a two-time world champion, displayed strong form with six 180s and a three-dart average of 105. In contrast, Michael van Gerwen was eliminated in the first round after a 6-3 loss to Kevin Doets. Doets will face Krzysztof Ratajski, who won his match against Dave Chisnall. Next, Nathan Aspinall, who also won his match, will compete against Littler in Dortmund.
- •Littler beat O'Connor 6-3 in the first round.
- •Van Gerwen lost 6-3 to Doets and is eliminated.
- •Littler will next play Aspinall, who defeated Reyes.
- •Doets faces Ratajski after his victory over Chisnall.
- •Other winners included Clayton and Rock, who won their matches.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Littler through as Van Gerwen suffers early Euros exit
- 9:51 PMBBC Sport — Littler through as Van Gerwen suffers early Euros exit
"World champion Luke Littler makes it through to the second round of the European Championship with a win over William O'Connor but Michael van Gerwen is knocked out of the tournament at the first-round stage.
"World champion Luke Littler makes it through to the second round of the European Championship with a win over William O'Connor but Michael van Gerwen is knocked out of the tournament at the first-round stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 9:51 PMLittler through as Van Gerwen suffers early Euros exit
World champion Luke Littler makes it through to the second round of the European Championship with a win over William O'Connor but Michael van Gerwen is knocked out of the tournament at the first-round stage.
- BBC SportOct 23, 2026, 9:51 PMLittler through as Van Gerwen suffers early Euros exit
World champion Luke Littler makes it through to the second round of the European Championship with a win over William O'Connor but Michael van Gerwen is knocked out of the tournament at the first-round stage.
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