Luke Littler's girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21, looks tearful as 16-year-old agonisingly loses the World Darts Championship final against Luke Humphries at Ally Pally after capturing the nation's hearts

Luke Littler's girlfriend was in tears after he lost a thrilling World Darts Championship final 7-4 to Luke Humphries on Wednesday night.

Eloise Milburn, 21, is an avid darts player herself and was crestfallen that her boyfriend's dreams of glory had been crushed for now.

Littler had been leading 4-2 but an inspired comeback from Humphries turned the tables in an enthralling final at Ally Pally.

Milburn has been an avid supporter of her boyfriend throughout the tournament, accompanying his family and cheering him on through a historical journey.

The two shared an impassioned kiss after he beat Brendan Dolan in the quarter-finals.

Eloise looked pensive as she watched her boyfriend take on Luke Humphries on Wednesday

Littler shared a warm embrace with his partner before the final at Ally Pally

Milburn has been a passionate supporter throughout the tournament and they shared a kiss after he beat Brendan Dolan in the quarter-finals

Darts power couple Littler, 16, and Milburn, 21, have been dating for six weeks after meeting on Xbox

After he booked his place in the semi-finals, Milburn wrote of her pride on Instagram.

She wrote: 'The dream carries on!'

Littler and Milburn have a unique love story, having bonded over a mutual love of darts and FIFA.

Their relationship blossomed on Xbox and, despite living 200 miles away from each other, the two have been dating for six weeks.

Eloise is an amateur darts enthusiast herself and plays at the Walton Working Men's Club, which is close to her home. She also represents the Surrey Women's darts team.

In a post on Instagram Eloise said she was 'incredibly proud' of her boyfriend after he reached the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship

Friends say Luke and Eloise playing FIFA online. Luke has been a huge fan of his Xbox. He is pictured as a youngster enjoying games on it

A friend who didn't want to be named told MailOnline: 'Eloise loves playing darts and FIFA and so does Luke and they've got a lot in common. They started speaking on Xbox and things just developed from there.

'She's a great girl and is a very decent darts and FIFA player herself so you could say that they make the perfect couple because Luke is also very passionate about both things. She's very proud of his achievements and is supporting him all the way.'

Eloise lives with her parents Phil and Amanda. Until recently, she combined her work as a beauty consultant with working behind the bar at Hersham Golf Club.

Her romance with Littler has captured the hearts of the nation, particularly with the unassuming and humble way they seem to carry themselves.

Eloise's boyfriend is now £200,000 richer after he finished as runner-up – although he missed out on the £500,000 first prize following his agonizing defeat.

Speaking after he reached the quarter-finals, Littler revealed what he planned to spend his winnings on.

'I always treat myself to some Under Armor tracksuits,' he told the DailyTelegraph.

'And just get myself a new coat and get myself some FIFA points for my Xbox. That's pretty much it.'

Littler recently posed for a photo with a kebab after beating Rob Cross in the semi-finals

Littler's fairytale run at the World Championship ended in a thrilling 7-4 defeat by Humphries

After beating 2018 champion Rob Cross in the semi-finals, Littler celebrated with a home comfort: a £7.99 mixed meat wrap from German Doner Kebab.

He recently posed for a photograph of him tucking into one in the foyer of the hotel he has been staying in.

The Warrington-born star – dubbed 'Luke the Nuke' – held the £7.99 beef and chicken doner wrap aloft in one hand over GDK's hexagonal patterned wrapping paper with a satisfied look on his face.