Match Preview: Huddersfield
In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors’ Round 12 Betfred Super League game against Huddersfield Giants.
Wigan Warriors travel to the John Smith’s Stadium this Thursday 12th May as they face Huddersfield Giants for the second time this season, 8pm K.O.
Team news
Matt Peet has made five changes to the squad that faced St Helens in the Challenge Cup Semi Final on Saturday. Rotating his squad, Liam Marshall, John Bateman, Morgan Smithies, Liam Byrne and Jai Field all drop out. In their place come James McDonnell, Umyla Hanley, Matty Nicholson, Logan Astley and Jack Bibby as well as the inclusion of Willie Isa who was a late omission from the squad last week.
Injury news
The Warriors boss confirmed that he had no new injury concerns from the game against St Helens on Saturday afternoon, Tommy Leuluai and Kai Pearce-Paul remain sidelined with long term injuries.
Wigan Warriors squad to face Huddersfield Giants:
Matt Peet has named his Cherry and Whites squad for Thursday’s fixture.
Opposition
Huddersfield Head Coach Ian Watson also named his side for the fixture on Tuesday afternoon.
Previous meetings
The Warriors and Giants have already met once this season as the Cherry & Whites took a 22-12 victory at the DW Stadium in February. Wigan have also won 8 out of the last 10 meetings between the two teams in Super League competition.
Last ten:
- Wigan 22, Huddersfield 12 (SLR3, 24/2/22)
- Huddersfield 12, Wigan 14 (SLR9, 16/7/21)
- Wigan 16, Huddersfield 12 (SLR14, 11/7/21)
- Wigan 19, Huddersfield 6 (SLR20, 6/11/20)(at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
- Huddersfield 10, Wigan 42 (SLR5, 1/3/20)
- Huddersfield 22, Wigan 38 (SLR19, 21/6/19)
- Wigan 6, Huddersfield 14 (SLR5, 8/3/19)
- Huddersfield 6, Wigan 13 (SLS8-R6, 20/9/18)
- Huddersfield 20, Wigan 12 (SLR21, 12/7/18)
- Wigan 48, Huddersfield 10 (SLR7, 23/3/18)
Super League Summary
- Huddersfield wins: 26
- Wigan wins: 40
- Draws: 3
Coach quotes
On this weeks game, Peet said: “I think it’s an important league game in it’s own right if you look at where the two teams are. It’s another week where we’ll be looking for improvements, we look to improve as a group but there’s a lot of individuals in there as well that know that they need to improve certain elements of their game and that’s why they’re in.
“I think execution is going to be important, the team that wins the energy battle, as well as getting the combinations flowing will probably be on top. Looking at both squads, there’s certainly a lot of talent on show.”
Read more from the Warriors boss ahead of Friday’s game HERE.
Match officials
The man in the middle on Friday evening will be Tom Grant.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices for the game are as follows:
- Adult – £21
- Concessions (65+) – £16
- Junior (16 and under) – £6
- Junior Member – £5
- Ambulant Assistant – FREE
- Infant (0-4 years) – FREE
Please note any FREE Ambulant Assistant or Infant tickets must be collected in-person from our Club Store.
Pay on the day
Match tickets will be available on the day of the game but there will be a £4 increase from 12pm on Thursday 12th May.
How to buy
Tickets are available to buy in-Store in-person at Robin Park Arena. Please note there are no more online or telephone sales being taken for this game. All tickets already bought online will be posted out.
On Wednesday 11th May and Thursday 12th May our Club Store is open from 10am until 7pm.
Official Club Travel
Run by Tyrers Coach, the Official Club Travel is available for this game.
Coaches for Huddersfield will depart from Robin Park Arena on Thursday 12th May at 4:30pm.
Coach ticket prices
Coach tickets for the game are as follows:
- Season Ticket Holders, Flexi Members, Loyal 18 Members and Juniors – £13.50
- Adults (Non-Season Ticket Holders) – £14.50
How to buy
Coach tickets for the journey to Huddersfield are available in-person from our Club Store. On Wednesday 11th May and Thursday 12th May our Club Store is open from 10am until 7pm.
How to follow
Live on Sky
This Thursday’s Betfred Super League game will be shown Live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Mix from 19:30.
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors from the John Smith’s Stadium as Wigan face the Giants in Round 12 of Betfred Super League.
Our regular commentary team of Joe Mills and Bilko (Andrew Rimmer) will bring you full commentary, with coverage starting 10 minutes before kick-off (7:50pm).
How to listen
Head to our Mixlr page by clicking HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below.
Wigan TV
Highlights and match reaction will be available on Wigan TV following the result. Not a subscriber? Find out more HERE.
Social Media
As an alternative to following the game, Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with 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.
