Summary

  1. Dobey comes out on top in Rotterdampublished at 22:32 British Summer Time 17 April

    Chris Dobey and Stephen BuntingImage source, Getty Images

    That's your lot for tonight, folks!

    The race for a Premier League play-off place took another twist after Chris Dobey took the victory in Rotterdam.

    You can read all about it in Frank Keogh's report here.

    With Luke Littler and Luke Humphries looking secure in the top two, it looks like two from five for the last two spots at the O2 - although if Stephen Bunting wins in Liverpool next week it might even be two from six!

    Either way, it's really hotting up and we'll be back to bring you all the action from Merseyside next Thursday.

  2. Next week's fixturespublished at 22:29 British Summer Time 17 April

    Here's who will be facing who in Liverpool in the quarter-finals next Thursday...

    • Luke Humphries v Nathan Aspinall
    • Michael van Gerwen v Luke Littler
    • Rob Cross v Stephen Bunting
    • Gerwyn Price v Chris Dobey
  3. Keep an ear out...published at 22:27 British Summer Time 17 April

    Wed 23 April, 21.00 BST

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Before we go, here's something to earmark for your listening pleasure.

    There will be a 90-minute darts special on BBC Radio 5 Live on Wednesday 23 April.

    The show, which starts at 21:00 BST, will be presented by Mark Chapman and look at the sport's popularity, particularly among young people.

  4. How the Premier League table standspublished at 22:25 British Summer Time 17 April

    Speaking of those points, here is how the table looks.

    Chris Dobey is right back in the mix for the top four after victory tonight, Stephen Bunting has closed the gap too.

    Meanwhile, despite three weeks in a row without a win, Luke Littler is a long way clear at the top...

    Premier League table
  5. Remaining Premier League fixturespublished at 22:23 British Summer Time 17 April

    The play-offs in London are starting to get very close now, the weeks are running out for the players to secure the points to make sure they're there...

    • Night 12 - Thursday, 24 April, Liverpool
    • Night 13 - Thursday, 1 May, Birmingham
    • Night 14 - Thursday, 8 May, Leeds
    • Night 15 - Thursday, 15 May, Aberdeen
    • Night 16 - Thursday, 22 May, Sheffield
    • Play-offs - Thursday, 29 May, London
  6. Tonight's resultspublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 17 April

    An entertaining night in Rotterdam. Here's how it all played out...

    Final

    • Chris Dobey 6-2 Stephen Bunting

    Semi-finals

    • Chris Dobey 6-2 Nathan Aspinall
    • Stephen Bunting 6-5 Luke Littler

    Quarter-finals

    • Chris Dobey 6-3 Luke Humphries
    • Gerwyn Price 3-6 Nathan Aspinall
    • Stephen Bunting 6-5 Michael van Gerwen
    • Luke Littler 6-5 Rob Cross

  7. 'I'm a fighter'published at 22:15 British Summer Time 17 April

    Night 11 winner Chris Dobey, speaking to Sky Sports: "It feels great, back in the winners' circle. I knew I could do it, just about performing on the night.

    "I’m a fighter, I’ve come through big matches where I’ve been cruising and ended up losing to get back among the elite. I’m here to win. I’ll be here until the end.

    "I learnt playing local stuff with my dad, he never let me win and it’s that old stubborn mindset. A lot of people would have given up."

    On being near the bottom of the table: "I'm good friends with Nathan [Aspinall] and he’s never shut up about it so I’m glad to get that one.

    "The Premier League is the elite and they're all great lads. They’ve made us feel welcome. I’m glad to be showing I'm part of the elite now.

    "I believe I can still get into the top four. I’ve got a good chance next week if I keep this performance."

  8. Postpublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 17 April

    Result: Dobey 6-2 Bunting

    Excellent from Chris Dobey - he finishes with an average of 101.84.

    Just the two 180s after six in both the quarters and semis but a superb 66.7% on the outer ring.

    That was enough for victory and five points that lift him up to sixth in the table, just three off the top four...

    Meanwhile, Stephen Bunting hit three 180s, averaged 97.12% and was 50% on the doubles. Not bad but not good enough this time.

  9. Postpublished at 22:07 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 6-2 Bunting

    Rod Studd
    Commentator on Sky Sports

    Chris Dobey reigns in Rotterdam! He had to wait two years for a win and the drought is over. He's back in the playoff mix.

  10. Dobey wins in Rotterdam!published at 22:06 British Summer Time 17 April
    Breaking

    Dobey 6-2 Bunting

    Clinical from Chris Dobey!

    Tops for the win and he is right back in that race for the top four.

    A first nightly win in the Premier League since 2023 for Hollywood.

    He was superb in that final, dispatching Stephen Bunting with relative ease in the end.

  11. Postpublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 5-2 Bunting

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    Dobey doesn't want to hang around and offer any encouragement to Bunting - get it done here.

  12. Postpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 5-2 Bunting

    It's not over just yet.

    Stephen Bunting hits a 180, follows it up with two more treble 20s and a 17 to leave tops.

    He gets it at the first attempt and on we go.

    Chris Dobey is throwing for the match.

  13. Postpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 5-1 Bunting

    Rod Studd
    Commentator on Sky Sports

    Chris Dobey is lasering in with the eyes of a gunslinger.

  14. Dobey closing in...published at 22:03 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 5-1 Bunting

    This final could be over very quickly. Chris Dobey is on the brink of his firstly nightly win - one that could reinvigorate his play-off hopes.

    The man from the north east hits double 10 for a 14-darter.

    Stephen Bunting needs something very special to come back from here.

  15. Postpublished at 22:02 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 4-1 Bunting

    Mark Webster
    Former BDO world champion on Sky Sports

    Bunting obscured his view with his first shot at double and he had no where to go. It's put Dobey in a brilliant position now.

  16. Dobey breaks againpublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 4-1 Bunting

    Chris Dobey is in complete control of this final now!

    He hits the first 180s of the match but Stephen Bunting responds in kind to leave double 19.

    However, he misses outside then inside and Dobey is waiting to pounce.

    Double 16 hit for a three-leg lead.

  17. Postpublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 3-1 Bunting

    Rod Studd
    Commentator on Sky Sports

    These are two of the outsiders in the eight-man field but Dobey is flying now, he's in charge of this final.

  18. Postpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 3-1 Bunting

    Chris Dobey is finding his rhythm now and consolidates the break.

    A 15-dart hold sealed with a 92 out.

    Stephen Bunting just can't get going at the moment.

  19. Postpublished at 21:57 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 2-1 Bunting

    Rod Studd
    Commentator on Sky Sports

    The weeks are starting to run out now. We are in the run-in now.

  20. Dobey breaks earlypublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 17 April

    Dobey 2-1 Bunting

    Chris Dobey has the first break of the final.

    It was sloppy from Stephen Bunting early in the leg to let Dobey take control of the leg.

    The Bullet manages to put a bit of pressure on but Dobey hits double 16 to edge in front.