Luke Littler beats James Wade to win first World Matchplay crown in Blackpool

Luke Littler won his first World Matchplay crown as James Wade’s remarkable run in Blackpool fell at the final hurdle.

Littler claimed a hard-fought 18-13 victory at the Winter Gardens to become the fifth player to win the PDC Triple Crown – Phil Taylor, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Luke Humphries having also won World Championship, Matchplay and Premier League titles.

Wade was in his seventh Matchplay final 18 years on from his solitary success in 2007, which came six months after Littler was born.

Luke Littler is the new king of the Winter Gardens!