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Completed Match

Full leg data

Michael van Gerwen

7–4

Jonny Clayton

Nordic Darts Masters 2026 • Semifinals • 6 Jun 2026, 19:20 UTC • Best of 13 legs

WinnerMichael van Gerwen
Score7–4
DataFull leg data

Why this match was won

Post-match verdict

Michael van Gerwen won 7–4. The result was driven by a 5.8 point 3-dart average edge for Michael van Gerwen; a 15.0 percentage point checkout edge for Michael van Gerwen; the longest leg run belonging to Michael van Gerwen at 5 legs.

Average gap5.8 ptsMichael van Gerwen led the 3-dart average.
Checkout gap15.0 ptsMichael van Gerwen finished cleaner on doubles.
Leg flow5-leg runMichael van Gerwen had the longest scoring burst.
Pre-match edgeNo clean edgePrediction unavailable

Pre-match edge post-mortem

Prediction unavailable
No clean edge

There was no clean structured pre-match edge to grade here. The useful read is the actual performance split and leg flow, not retrofitting a prediction after the fact.

Match comparison

One table, no stat-card cosplay
Michael van GerwenJonny Clayton
101.6
3-dart averageMichael van Gerwen edge
95.7
101.8
First 9 averageJonny Clayton edge
104.9
44.0%
Checkout %Michael van Gerwen edge
29.0%
18
100+Michael van Gerwen edge
14
7
140+Jonny Clayton edge
9
2
180sJonny Clayton edge
3
122
Highest checkoutMichael van Gerwen edge
61

Key performance insights

Driven by the final stat split and leg availability
Michael van Gerwen created the cleaner scoring base with a 5.8 point edge in 3-dart average.
Michael van Gerwen was the sharper finisher, clearing chances 15.0 percentage points better on doubles.
Jonny Clayton set the tone earlier in legs, opening with a 3.1 point First 9 advantage.
Michael van Gerwen took the final leg in 16 darts, closing the match at 7–4.

Leg-flow story

Runs, breaks, and decisive legs
Michael van Gerwen produced the longest run of the match with 5 legs in a row.
3 legs were won against the throw, which is where the match pressure actually moved.
Michael van Gerwen closed the final leg at 7–4 in 16 darts.

Scoring and finishing

Volume plus conversion
Michael van Gerwen
3-dart avg101.6
180s / 140+ / 100+2 / 7 / 18
Checkout %44.0%
Highest checkout122
Checkouts7/16
Jonny Clayton
3-dart avg95.7
180s / 140+ / 100+3 / 9 / 14
Checkout %29.0%
Highest checkout61
Checkouts4/14

Momentum strip

Match flow by leg
L1Jonny Clayton
L2Jonny Clayton
L3Michael van Gerwen
L4Michael van Gerwen
L5Michael van Gerwen
L6Michael van Gerwen
L7Michael van Gerwen
L8Jonny Clayton
L9Michael van Gerwen
L10Jonny Clayton
L11Michael van Gerwen

Leg-by-leg table

11 legs captured
LegWinnerDartsCheckout
Set 1 · Leg 1
Jonny Clayton
14Fast leg
61
Set 1 · Leg 2Streak of 2
Jonny Clayton
17
52
Set 1 · Leg 3
Michael van Gerwen
13Fast leg
16
Set 1 · Leg 4Streak of 2
Michael van Gerwen
13Fast leg
40
Set 1 · Leg 5Streak of 3
Michael van Gerwen
17
60
Set 1 · Leg 6Streak of 4
Michael van Gerwen
15Fast leg
122
Set 1 · Leg 7Streak of 5
Michael van Gerwen
15Fast leg
110
Set 1 · Leg 8
Jonny Clayton
16
12
Set 1 · Leg 9
Michael van Gerwen
13Fast leg
16
Set 1 · Leg 10
Jonny Clayton
14Fast leg
25
Set 1 · Leg 11
Michael van Gerwen
16
32

Data coverage

Source and completeness
CoverageFull leg data
Stats rows2
Legs / visits11 / 110
Sourcefull_leg_data