Match preview: Warrington
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Wigan’s Betfred Super League Round 12 clash with Warrington Wolves.
The Warriors will face off against Steve Price’s men for the first time in 2021 when The Wire visit the DW Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Campaign so far
After a strong start of seven straight wins, the Warriors will be looking to rediscover some of that form after losing their last three.
Warrington on the other hand began the season uneasily, with just one win from their first three. However, they have since hit a good run of form and head into the game off the back of wins over St Helens and Leigh.
Team news
The Warriors are boosted by the inclusion of Jackson Hastings and Liam Farrell, who return after missing last week due to international involvement.
Forward Brad Singleton received a two-match ban from Round 10 for a Grade C charge (head butting) committed against Hull KR. He will serve the second this week.
Tony Clubb will serve the seventh of an eight-match ban for a Grade F charge (Unacceptable language based on national or ethnic origin).
Injury news
Bevan French will be unavailable for the rest of the 2021 season following surgery to repair a hamstring injury sustained against Salford last month. Learn more HERE.
Zak Hardaker misses out this week with a neck injury.
Second row John Bateman is an absentee this week after suffering an ankle injury last week when on international duty with England.
Dom Manfredi remains sidelined with a knee injury. The winger announced on Sunday that he’d be retiring at the end of the season after being advised on medical grounds. Learn more HERE.
Jai Field continues his recovery from a torn hamstring he suffered in Round 1 against Leigh Centurions in March.
Learn more on this week’s squad news by clicking HERE.
Wigan Warriors squad to face Warrington Wolves
On Monday Adrian Lam named the Wigan Warriors squad for Wednesday night.
The Opposition
Also on Monday lunchtime, Steve Price announced his Warrington side for Wednesday’s fixture. In form halfback Gareth Widdop is the key absentee for The Wire, going off injured in their win over Leigh Centurions last time out.
Previous meetings
Last ten meetings:
- Warrington 14, Wigan 18 (SLR15, 9/10/20) at Emerald Headingley, Leeds
- Wigan 16, Warrington 10 (SLR1, 30/1/20)
- Wigan 20, Warrington 6 (SLR26, 16/8/19)
- Warrington 26, Wigan 14 (SLR16, 25/5/19) at Anfield, Liverpool
- Warrington 26, Wigan 24 (CCR6, 12/5/19)
- Warrington 25, Wigan 12 (SLR6, 15/3/19)
- Warrington 4, Wigan 12 (SLGF, 13/10/18) at Old Trafford, Manchester
- Wigan 26, Warrington 6 (SLS8-R5, 14/9/18)
- Wigan 13, Warrington 12 (SLR20, 6/7/18)
- Warrington 23, Wigan 0 (CCQF, 2/6/18)
Super League summary
Wigan wins: 40
Warrington wins: 23
Coach quotes
Speaking in his weekly press conference on Monday morning, Adrian Lam had this to say on Wednesday’s opposition.
“We’ve had a bit of success against Warrington in recent times.
“But they are playing some great rugby at the moment so it will be a great test for us. I’m looking forward to the response on how we turn up on Wednesday night.”
Match officials
The man in the middle on Wednesday evening will be Robert Hicks. Running the lines will be Scott Mikalauskas and Tom Grant. James Child will be on video ref duties.
How to Follow
OurLeague access
Live coverage will be available to season ticket holders via the RFL’s Our League app and website, with the coverage expected to begin around five minutes before kick-off.
We are pleased to have learned this week that Our League streaming has been further extended through to Round 14 of the Betfred Super League season (Huddersfield Giants at home), so there are at least four more Warriors fixtures being televised via this service.
Our League access codes have been sent via email to the addresses registered against the accounts of all 2021 season ticket holders , so if you’ve signed up for this season, please check your email for a step-by-step guide on how to activate your code and enjoy live streaming of every behind closed doors game we play in Betfred Super League this season.
If for any reason you haven’t received the email/codes you were due for your full group, please email [email protected] with the relevant name(s) and client code(s) so that we can help to forward any details that you’re missing ahead of the game.
Wigan TV
Highlights and match reaction will be available on Wigan TV following the result. Not a subscriber? Find out more HERE.
Listen LIVE
Join commentary team Joe Mills and Bilko (Andrew Rimmer) as they bring you free live commentary of the whole game. Head to the Wigan Warriors home page here from 10 minutes before kick off and click ‘Listen Live’.
Alternatively, head to https://mixlr.com/wigantv to enjoy the commentary and join in the conversation with fellow fans.
Social Media
Furthermore, Wigan fans can follow every piece of the action via our social media channels and website.
- Twitter (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction at the final hooter.
- Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind-the-scenes action, both before and after kick-off.
- Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live matchday information and reaction.
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and head coach and players reaction.
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