Match Preview: Warrington (A)
In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Friday’s Round 9 trip to Warrington Wolves (8pm K.O.).
Wigan will be looking to make it five consecutive Super League victories following on from Good Friday’s win against St Helens, with Warrington eager to continue their unbeaten start to the season.
Squad News
The Wigan Head Coach has made two changes to the squad. Mike Cooper will miss the remainder of the season, whilst Morgan Smithies is unavailable due to a one-match suspension, in their places come Harvie Hill who has been recalled from a short loan with Toulouse Olympique and Willie Isa who is back available after his one-match suspension.
Opposition:
Daryl Powell has also named his 21-man squad for Friday’s game:
Previous Meetings
Last Ten:
- Wigan 32, Warrington 6 (SLR22, 5/8/22)
- Warrington 22, Wigan 40 (SLR11, 29/4/22)
- Warrington 10, Wigan 6 (SLR23, 5/9/21, at St James’ Park, Newcastle)
- Warrington 21, Wigan 8 (SLR16, 28/7/21)
- Wigan 14, Warrington 40 (SLR12, 30/6/21)
- 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)
Super League Summary:
- Warrington wins: 26
- Wigan wins: 42
- Draws: 3
Coaches Quotes
Matt Peet says he’s not surprised with how well Warrington have been playing so far this season, ahead of his side’s trip to the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday (8pm K.O.).
He said: “I knew they were going to be a lot better this season. I’m not one for making predictions, but I’m not surprised to see them playing really well. They’ve got players like George Williams and, with the pack they’ve assembled, they’ve got a quality team. The coaches know how to construct winning teams and that’s what they’ve done.”
Read the full Preview from Matt Peet HERE.
Tickets
Match tickets are available to buy online HERE and in-Store at Robin Park Arena (open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm). Tickets will be taken off sale online at 4pm on Thursday 13th April with cut off for in-store sales at 12pm on Friday 14th April. Please note that tickets purchased online after 4pm on Tuesday 11th April will need to be collected from the Robin Park Arena Club store.
You can read more about ticket information HERE.
Ticket Prices:
Ticket prices for the game are as follows:
West Stand Terrace Standing
- Adult – £24
- Over 65’s – £18
- 17-23 years – £18
- Junior (12-16 years) – £12
- Junior (U12s) – £10
- Junior Member – £5
- Under 5’s – FREE
North Stand Seated
- Adult – £29
- Over 65’s – £20
- 17-23 years – £20
- Junior (12-16 years) – £14
- Junior (U12s) – £12
- Junior Member – £7
- Under 5’s – FREE
Proof of eligibility may be asked to be provided on matchday, please ensure that you bring their proof along with you. This includes Young Adult ticket purchasers.
Locker Cup
As well as the two Betfred Super League points, the Locker Cup is also on the line on Friday night as we face Warrington Wolves in Round 9. The Cup was a key part of the rivalry up until the Super League era and has been reinstated in recent years, with Wigan winning the most recent one in 2022.
Read more about the Locker Cup HERE.
Kit Check
Wigan will be playing in their iconic Cherry and White home kit for this Friday’s game. Not got yours? Join the pack and get your very own 2023 Official Home Shirt, available in-store at Robin Park Arena and online HERE.
Match Officials
The man in the middle for Friday’s clash is Chris Kendall, who last refereed Wigan in their 20-16 Round 6 victory over Salford.
How to Follow
Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v St Helens at the DW Stadium (3pm K.O.).
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). Head to our Mixlr page by clicking HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:
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
