Women’s Match Preview: Dewsbury Moor

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors Women’s final Betfred Challenge Cup group stage match against Dewsbury Moor Ladies. The Warriors Women face Dewsbury at Robin Park Arena on Sunday 27th March (12pm K.O.).

Campaign so far

Wigan head into the fixture having won their opening group stage game against Bradford Bulls, though they fell to defeat last week away to York City Knights Ladies. The results see Wigan sat in second place in the group ahead of the game.

Injury news

The Warriors remain without Rachel Thompson, Alison Burrows, Cailey Miller, Hannah Walton, Becky Greenfield and Vicky Molyneux who have long-term injuries.

Head-to-head

This will be the first ever meeting between the two sides having never come together in either Cup or League competition.

Squad news

Kris Ratcliffe has named his 19-player squad ahead of the fixture on Sunday:

Coach quotes

Speaking to wiganwarriors.com, Women’s boss Kris Ratcliffe gave his thoughts on this weekends game: “Going into the last game we knew it was going to be a huge task. Losing Victoria Molyneux in the previous game hugely depleted our experience out on the pitch with three of our Internationals and leadership team sidelined. We competed well in spells but need to do that consistently for 80 minutes

“It’s an unknown challenge this week. Dewsbury have stepped in last minute to replace Widnes and full credit to them for taking the challenge. Coming to play Wigan will be their cup final and they’ll be full of enthusiasm and zero pressure. I’ve told the girls to expect Dewsbury to put in their best performance.”

He added: “We need to set the pace and intensity of the game to showcase what we can do. Learn the lessons from what York did to us in spells and turn pain from that defeat in Dewsbury’s direction. For a few of the girls it’s their first home game plus a debut for another Union recruit in Sinead Doria so I’m confident we will be stronger than last week, we’re looking forward to it!”

Ticket info

Spectators are welcome to Robin Park Arena to see the Women for the first time on home soil in 2022. Pay on the day is available priced at £5 Adults and £3 Concessions (U18s and OAPs with U8s FREE. Please note that free Season Ticket Holders entry is not valid for this fixture as it is not a regular league game.

Watch Live

Can’t make it to the game? The fixture is being streamed live on Wigan TV from 12pm. Not a subscriber? Join today from £5.99 per month by clicking HERE.

Social Media

Wigan fans can follow every piece of the action via our social media channels and website.

• Twitter (@WiganWarriorsRL) – half time and full time updates.
• Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – half time and full time updates.
• Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – half time and full time updates.
• Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including a match report