Match Preview: Barrow

Everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors’ pre-season game against Barrow.

The Warriors return to Cumbria following last week’s 14-22 victory against Whitehaven for their second pre-season fixture against Betfred Championship opposition, travelling to Barrow Raiders (3pm K.O.).

Squad News

John Winder’s 19-man squad boasts a range of Academy, Reserves and First Team players. Scorers from last week Alex Sutton, Jacob Douglas and Logan Astley are again named in the travelling group, alongside first team regulars Abbas Miski, Brad O’Neill, Joe Shorrocks, Kaide Ellis and Patrick Mago.

Opposition

📣 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡

Paul Crarey has stiffened the pack for the visit of @WiganWarriorsRL with the inclusion of Greg Burke and Anton Iaria in a changed squad from last week. pic.twitter.com/f2lNRzPz1h

— Barrow Raiders (@BarrowRaiders) January 28, 2023

Coach Quotes

Speaking ahead of the game, John Winder said: “Last week was an extremely pleasing performance against a very competitive Whitehaven squad and it was a great reward for all the work that the players have put in over the pre-season period.

“This Sunday’s game provides another exciting opportunity for the young players to challenge themselves against a Championship side that were at the top of the league for the majority of the year whilst allowing some experienced first team players the opportunity to get some valuable game time before the season begins.”

At the ground

Heading to Barrow on Sunday? Look out for our pop-up Wigan Warriors Store, we will have an array of merchandise available and will be located in the marquee at Barrow’s Craven Park ground before the game! Please note that the pop-up store will be operating on a Card only basis.

Ticket info:

• Adults – £13
• Concessions – £10
• Children (5 and Under) – FREE

Tickets are available to buy online via Barrow’s website HERE.

Please note that there is an admission price increase for tickets bought on the day of the game: 

• Adults – £17
• Concessions – £12
• Children (5 and Under) – FREE

How to follow

Wigan TV

The match is being shown LIVE on Wigan TV, with highlights and match reaction also 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.