Luke Humphries emerged victorious on the second day of Players Championship action in Leicester, defeating Brendan Dolan 8-6 in the final to clinch PC28. The win comes after Dolan had earlier stunned Luke Littler in the semi-finals, denying the young star a shot at a historic clean sweep.
Littler, who made his first two appearances of the 2026 series this week, saw his hopes dashed by Dolan's impressive run. With the defeat, Littler now faces an uphill battle to secure his place in the November finals, as the Players Championship series continues to heat up.
Humphries' victory marks a strong statement in Leicester, as he capitalised on Dolan's semi-final heroics to take the title. The final saw Humphries edge a tight contest, with the 8-6 scoreline reflecting the competitive nature of the match.
For Dolan, the runner-up finish will be a bitter pill to swallow after his standout performance against Littler, but the Northern Irishman will take confidence from his form heading into the rest of the season. Meanwhile, Littler's focus now shifts to the remaining events in the calendar as he looks to climb the rankings and secure his spot at the finals.
