Overview

• Littler demolished Ryan Searle 10-2 in his first-round match at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, posting a tournament average of 108.92.
• He powered to a 5-0 lead with a 121.21 three-dart average after five legs and capped the session with a clinical 126 checkout.
• The 18-year-old credited “hours and hours” of practice for his form and unveiled a new purple-and-yellow kit that divided fan opinion.
• Already winner of the 2025 World Championship and UK Open, Littler is eyeing the World Matchplay crown to complete darts’ coveted Triple Crown.
• Next up is a second-round clash on Monday against fast-throwing Dutch qualifier Jermaine Wattimena.