Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

There's no darting drama at the moment.

On we go, still on throw.

Nathan Aspinall was in control of the leg throughout and finishes it off with another double 16.

Michael Smith might have put a little bit more pressure on but for a bounce out.

Still on throw after another excellent set-up from Michael Smith.

It's a pair of double 19s this time to leave him 64.

Double eight, tops and Smith retakes the lead.

Nathan Aspinall gets the match's first 180 on his way to holding throw.

He misses the double 16 for a 101 out but comes back, hits double eight and it's level again.

Excellent start for Michael Smith.

A brilliant 174 set-up shot leaves him needing double four.

He misses that but then hits double two to edge ahead with a 14-dart hold.

It's the Sheffield crowd's turn to belt out Mr Brightside as Nathan Aspinall makes his way to the stage.

And belt it out they do.

They aren't shy about singing along to Shut and Dance as Michael Smith comes up either.

The two friends have a chat before throwing a few practice darts. That friendship will be put to one side very shortly.

This is the crucial match of this league stage. Winner advances to the play-offs.

Mark Webster
Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

It is going to come down to a mistake or a moment of magic. The bull in the backroom could be decisive.

These are the nights you want to play in.

Michael Smith talking to Sky Sports: "I feel good, this is what it all comes down to. I would have preferred to be top and not worrying about it but if you get to week 16 and you're still in with a shout that is the main thing. I am feeling good and I am ready for tonight.

"It is going to be tough. We're both going to be up for it. It is probably going to end up going to 6-4 or 6-5. Hopefully his bottom falls out though and it is a 6-0 and he remembers week 16 last year and that is going through his head."

Nathan Aspinall talking to Sky Sports: "It has been good in parts. I've had some good games and then some really poor games. Playing in the Premier League and against elite players you can't slack. You have to be on it all the way through. I'm disappointed with how I've performed through the whole season but I'm happy with the results. It is a last hurrah tonight, one big performance and I've done it and I've made the play-offs.

"I need to get ahead of him. If I can get two or three up then I think his head will go and he'll feel the pressure. That is the gameplan tonight. I want to start really strong and hopefully absolutely smash him and send him back to St Helens!"

Wayne Mardle
Former World Championship semi-finalist on Sky Sports

It is an odd dynamic [Aspinall and Smith being very good friends] - and tonight probably a horrible one.

Whoever goes through, the other will probably say 'well done, go on and win it'.

Michael Smith a few weeks ago would have felt like he wasn't going to be in this position.

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This is the big one!

For the second week running, Nathan Aspinall faces Michael Smith in the quarter-final - and this time, it really is winner takes all.

Just one spot at finals night remains. The winner will secure that place and head to London's O2 Arena next week, the other is out.

That is because Smith claimed a crucial 6-3 victory over Aspinall seven days ago in Leeds.

Smith was then thrashed 6-1 by Luke Humphries in the semis but he had done enough to keep himself in the race for the top four.

"In every Premier League campaign I've played in, it has always come down to the last night!" Aspinall told PDC.tv.

"I've got the job done twice in three attempts. I know what I've got to do, and I'm confident I am going to come out with a result on Thursday."

Smith, who won last year in Sheffield, added: "It's a nice feeling going into Night 16 knowing you've got a chance of qualifying, but me and Nathan will have to put our friendship behind us tomorrow night!"

A solid showing from Luke Littler as he averages 96.93 with three 180s - the third of them crucial getting him over the line.

He was six of 13 - 46.2% - on the doubles while his tops-tops-tops 120 checkout will live long in the memory.

As for Peter Wright, if that was his last Premier League appearance, he goes out after a very good performance.

An average of 93.36, two 180s and four of five - 80% - on the doubles.

He played well, Littler was just that bit better.

Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky Sports

What a debut in the Premier League. What a performance.

Luke Littler tops the Premier League table in his debut season!

The teenager was up against it early in the leg but a timely 180 puts him back in the ascendancy.

Double 20 is hit to seal the win. We have our top seed for next week's play-offs.

This has been a much better showing from Peter Wright and he keeps himself in with a shout.

A 15-dart hold is secured when he hits double seven.

The Scot still needs a break to force a decider, though.

Luke Littler is closing in on a victory that will seal top spot.

He gets a scare in this leg, though, as Peter Wright comes incredibly close to breaking back.

Looking for a 116 finish, Snakebite just misses tops and doesn't get another chance.

Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky Sports

Peter Wright is still bang in this game.

It's raining 180s!

Peter Wright gets his first of the match, Luke Littler hits back immediately and then Snakebite goes again.

That second one from Wright felt like it was making a point.

It probably wasn't the best to leave a checkout but it doesn't matter. He goes 17, double 16 on his next visit to get a leg back.

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Luke Littler is really heating up now.

He is the width of the wire away from a 141 checkout but comes back to mop up.

Double 12 puts him two legs clear.

Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky Sports

Oh. My. Word. Breathtaking.

What a talent! What a shot!

There was no arrogance at all, he just fancied it.