2025 BetMGM Premier League Night 15 Preview: Crunch Time in the Granite City

The 2025 Premier League is down to its final two league nights, with three of the four play-off spots now secured, leaving just one still up for grabs.

A huge night awaits in Aberdeen for the penultimate leg of the league phase. It's just the second trip to Scotland on this year’s darting roadshow, the first coming way back on Night 2 in Glasgow. The Scottish crowd is sure to turn out in force, providing a raucous atmosphere to match the world-class action on stage.

MvG and Nathan Aspinall exchanging a joke on the Premier League Stage (Photo by: Kieran Cleeves/PDC)

Night 14 Recap: Humphries Goes Back-to-Back in Leeds

Night 14 began with nerves on display across the early quarter-final matchups, producing some major results in the race for play-off qualification.

Luke Humphries secured back-to-back night wins in Leeds, a special moment for the lifelong Leeds United fan, who celebrated in style wearing a retro Leeds-themed darts shirt. It was a gritty night for ‘Cool Hand,’ who battled through despite not being at his clinical best, and closed the gap on league leader Luke Littler in the process.

Elsewhere, Littler added another three points by reaching his eighth final in 14 nights, an extraordinary record in just his 2nd campaign. Gerwyn Price also edged a nervy quarter-final against Rob Cross, surviving two match darts to claim a crucial 6-5 victory and seal his place at the O2.

Michael van Gerwen and Nathan Aspinall both exited at the quarter-final stage, losing to Humphries and Littler respectively, ensuring their battle for the final play-off spot remains finely poised heading into the final two weeks.

Rob Cross and Chris Dobey also bowed out in the quarter-finals, putting a serious dent in their already slim play-off hopes. Both now require a near-miraculous sequence of results to sneak into the top four.

Stephen Bunting, meanwhile, put in a battling display. He began with a win over Dobey but was then beaten by Humphries in the semi-finals, leaving him bottom of the table and now mathematically eliminated from play-off contention.

👉 For a full breakdown of the action from Night 14 in Leeds, check out our full, detailed round-up here.

The Play-Off Picture: Who’s Still in the Race?

Just two nights remain in the league phase with Night 15 in Aberdeen and Night 16 in Sheffield and while three play-off spots are already locked in, the battle for the final place is wide open with twists and turns still to come.

Luke Littler sits top of the table on 38 points, having added three more in Leeds with yet another run to the final, his eighth in 14 nights. The teenage sensation is now closing in on the all-time points record in this format.

Luke Humphries has also confirmed his spot at Finals Night thanks to his third night win of the campaign, as he continues his charge toward a maiden Premier League title in just his second season.

Gerwyn Price joined them in securing his O2 qualification after a clutch quarter-final win over Rob Cross in Leeds. 'The Iceman' dominated the league phase in 2023 but had to settle for the runner-up spot and he'll be out to put that right this time around.

The real drama lies in the race for fourth place, with Michael van Gerwen (20 points) just one ahead of Nathan Aspinall (19 points). These two are set for a straight shootout for the final play-off spot, and they meet first up in Aberdeen. Based on the table order, they could well clash again on Night 16 in Sheffield.

Outside the top five, Rob Cross (14 points) and Chris Dobey (12 points) still have a mathematical chance, but the odds are firmly against them. Both need a night win to even stay in the conversation heading into the final week.

At the bottom, Stephen Bunting has shown fight, closing the gap to seventh after enduring a winless first eight nights. Despite being mathematically eliminated after Leeds, 'The Bullet' could still leap off the foot of the table to restore some pride in the final two weeks.

Here’s how the standings look heading into Night 15:

Position	Name	Nights Won	Leg Difference	Points
1st	Luke Littler	5	+45	38
2nd	Luke Humphries	3	+18	31
3rd	Gerwyn Price	3	+10	24
4th	Michael van Gerwen	0	-10	20
5th	Nathan Aspinall	1	-7	19
6th	Rob Cross	0	-14	14
7th	Chris Dobey	1	-14	12
8th	Stephen Bunting	1	-33	10

Quarter-Final Fixture Breakdown: What to Expect in Aberdeen

Let’s take a closer look at the quarter-final match-ups for Night 15 at the P&J Live:

Michael van Gerwen vs. Nathan Aspinall

The night begins with a crucial clash as Aspinall takes on Van Gerwen, just one point separating them in the standings. They’ve traded 4th place throughout the season, with MvG currently holding the edge and with the way fixtures fall, they could meet again on Night 16. Aspinall has won three of their four meetings this season and will be confident of repeating that to leapfrog the Dutchman.

Gerwyn Price vs. Stephen Bunting

With his play-off spot secured, Price can play with freedom in Aberdeen. He’s only spent three nights outside the top four all season. Bunting had a tough start, going winless for the first eight nights, but has picked up 10 points since Berlin, the fourth-most in that span. They’ve won one meeting apiece this season, and with little pressure on either, this could be a more open contest.

Chris Dobey vs. Rob Cross

Both Dobey and Cross are clinging to slim play-off hopes, needing a night win to stay alive. Dobey hasn’t won since his Night 11 triumph in Rotterdam, while Cross has just one match win in the last six nights and is still without a final appearance. They’ve split their two Premier League meetings so far, but another loss here would likely end either player's campaign.

Luke Littler vs. Luke Humphries

The night ends with a blockbuster clash as the league’s top two collide for the seventh time. They’ve shared their six meetings so far, with Humphries edging the latest in a 6-5 Leeds final. Littler still leads the table, but Humphries remains in the hunt for top spot, and a win here would close the gap while laying down a marker ahead of the O2.

Projected Semi-Finals

Winner of van Gerwen/Aspinall vs. Winner of Price/Bunting

Winner of Dobey/Cross vs. Winner of Littler/Humphries

Final

Semi-Final 1 Winner vs. Semi-Final 2 Winner

Final Thoughts: A Vital Night in Aberdeen

Night 15 promises to be another pivotal evening of top-tier darts, with pride on the line and one final play-off place still to be decided. With Finals Night at the O2 fast approaching, players will be eager to make a statement and build momentum as the race for the Premier League crown intensifies.

After correctly backing Luke Humphries in Leeds, I’m tipping Gerwyn Price to take the five points and £10,000 bonus in Aberdeen. With his place at the O2 already secured, he’ll be able to play with freedom, and that makes him a dangerous prospect. A strong showing here could give The Iceman a significant boost as he looks to go one better than 2023 and finally get his hands on the Premier League trophy.