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Luke Littler eyes clean sweep of major titles after Matchplay victory

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Luke Littler eyes clean sweep of major titles after Matchplay victory
Summary

Luke Littler secured his second consecutive World Matchplay title in Blackpool, defeating Gerwyn Price 18-9. This victory marks Littler's fifth major championship win in 2026, following his triumphs in the World Darts Championship, UK Open, Premier League, and Masters. With this win, Littler aims for a complete sweep of major titles. He now shifts focus to qualifying for the Players Championship Finals in Minehead this November, which requires participation in some Pro Tours. His dominant performance included a record average of 111.53 and a record number of 180s in the tournament, affirming his status as the world No 1.

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Key Details
  • •Littler defeated Price 18-9 in the World Matchplay final
  • •He has won five major titles in 2026
  • •Littler aims to qualify for the Players Championship Finals
  • •He averaged over 109 in multiple matches during the tournament
  • •Record for 180s set at 66, surpassing his previous record of 64
What they're saying
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When Luke Littler arrived in Blackpool for the World Matchplay he made one thing clear: the outcome of this tournament would determine how the rest of his 2026 unfolded.

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Luke Littler believes "not many" can stop him in the form he showed at the World Matchplay as he sets his sights on a 2026 majors clean sweep.

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