Matt Campbell claimed the bet365 North American Darts Championship title for the first time in New York on Saturday, defeating Stowe Buntz 6-4 in the final.

Campbell produced a trio of strong displays to come through an eight-player field of North America's top talents in front of a passionate 2,000-strong crowd in The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

The Canadian avenged last year's North American Championship final loss to Jeff Smith in the opening game of the tournament, prevailing 6-4 to reach the semi-finals.

There, he defeated his World Cup partner David Cameron 6-4, before overcoming debutant Buntz by the same scoreline to seal the $10,000 title.

Campbell admitted: "I wasn't sure I'd won, I thought there might've been one more leg!

"I'm happy with the win and how I played today, I think I deserved it.

"I want to win this title again next year, I need to tie with Jeff!"

A competitive final saw Campbell land a 120 checkout on his way to taking a 4-1 lead, before Buntz rallied back to 5-4.

With the American crowd favourite looking to force a deciding leg, Campbell then pinned the bullseye for a 121 checkout to win it.

"I tried my best but Matt was spot on, he didn't miss," Buntz reflected.

"I felt more comfortable as the day went on and I felt like we were going to go to a decider, but well done to Matt for the 121 finish.

"My goal is still to qualify for the Grand Slam - I love Wolverhampton - and to make it to the World Championship again."

Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finalist Buntz overcame Adam Sevada 6-2 in the semi-finals, having defeated Jules van Dongen 6-3 in the quarter-finals.