Clayton Pins 124 Checkout to Complete Stunning Comeback From 4-0 Down in Premier League Darts

Jonny Clayton delivered one of the most remarkable comebacks in Premier League Darts history on Thursday night in Antwerp, recovering from a seemingly impossible 4-0 deficit to stun Stephen Bunting with a breathtaking 124 checkout to seal an unforgettable victory on night two of the 2026 season.

The Welshman appeared dead and buried as Bunting raced into a commanding four-leg lead, with the St Helens thrower finding trebles with metronomic consistency and barely giving Clayton a look at the board. The packed crowd in Antwerp's Sportpaleis had all but written off the former Premier League champion, with Bunting seemingly destined for a comfortable victory.

But Clayton, who has built his career on resilience and a never-say-die attitude, began his extraordinary fightback with a series of clinical finishes that gradually shifted the momentum. The turning point came when he found a 140 checkout under enormous pressure to reduce the deficit to 4-3, suddenly igniting belief that the impossible might just be possible.

The match reached a fever pitch as Clayton drew level at 4-4, with both players producing darts of the highest quality under the intense spotlight of the Premier League stage. The capacity crowd was on its feet as the deciding leg approached, sensing that something special was unfolding before their eyes.

In the final leg, Clayton stepped up to the oche needing 124 to complete what would be one of the greatest comebacks the Premier League has ever witnessed. With ice-cold composure, he found treble 20, treble 18, and then bullseye to pin the magical checkout, wheeling away in celebration as the crowd erupted in Antwerp.

The result sends shockwaves through the Premier League standings and serves as a warning to favorites Luke Littler and Luke Humphries that Clayton remains a formidable force. The tournament continues with Littler facing Michael van Gerwen in a blockbuster semi-final, promising more drama as the world's best darts players battle for supremacy.