Match Preview: Leigh (H)

In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Betfred Super League Round 20 clash against Leigh Leopards.

The Warriors return to Super League action this weekend, as Matt Peet’s side will aiming to complete a league double over the Leopards after a 34-6 win in the reverse fixture in Round 7.

Squad News

Matt Peet has made three changes to his 21-man squad for the clash against the Leopards, which includes new signing Tyler Dupree. Iain Thornley and Jacob Douglas are also named in the squad, in place of Brad Singleton (transfer), Willie Isa (injury) and Joe Shorrocks (one-match suspension).

Wigan squad for Leigh:

Opposition

Leigh have also named a 19-man squad for this fixture.

Previous Meetings

Last Ten:

• Leigh 6, Wigan 34 (SLR7, 30/3/23)
• Wigan 50, Leigh 6 (SLR17, 1/8/21)
• Leigh 16, Wigan 30 (SLR6, 17/5/21)
• Leigh 18, Wigan 20 (SLR1, 26/3/21) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
• Leigh 50, Wigan 34 (SLR18, 8/6/17)
• Wigan 20, Leigh 0 (SLR3, 3/3/17)
• Wigan 60, Leigh 10 (CCR4, 19/4/13)
• Leigh 22, Wigan 30 (SLR19, 1/7/05) (at Hilton Park)
• Wigan 62, Leigh 6 (SLR6, 18/3/05)
• Leigh 16, Wigan 30 (CCQF, 17/3/02) (at Hilton Park)

Super League Summary:

Wigan Wins: 7

Leigh Wins: 1

Coach Quotes

Matt Peet confirmed to the press that new addition Dupree is set to make his debut this weekend: “Tyler has hit the ground running in practice and will feature – whether he’ll start or not I’m not sure.”

Peet also provided an injury update on Willie Isa: “Willie has torn his pectoral muscle which is going to need surgery. We can’t define a timeline yet until he’s had his follow up appointment, but it will be months rather than weeks.”

Read the full preview from Matt Peet HERE.

Matchday Info

Tickets

Ticket prices for the game are as follows:

South Stand:

• Loyal 18 members – from £10 Junior and  £24 Adults
• General sale – from £12 Junior and £26 Adults

East and West Stands – in line with 2022 season ticket prices, tickets for the East and West Stands are priced the same:

• Loyal 18 members – from £20 Junior and £28 Adult
• General sale – from £22 Junior and £30 Adult

How to buy

You can buy tickets for both games in any of these three ways:

• Buy online by clicking HERE.
• Call the DW Stadium Ticket Office on 01942 311111 (open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri).
• Visit the DW Stadium Ticket Office in person (open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri).
• The DW Stadium Ticket Office will be open from 9am this Saturday.

Robin Park Arena Fan Village

Our Fan Village is open from 10:30am to soak up the pre-match atmosphere with free entry for all with a valid match ticket. Supporters will be able to enjoy live music, with refreshments available from our two on-site bars. Our Club store and pop-up store will both be open to pick up any merchandise ahead of the game.  

Keep an eye out for volunteers from the Wigan and Leigh Young Carers Centre who will be collecting donations inside the Fan Village and around the DW Stadium. More than 800 people from the centre will be in attendance, and you can find out more about the centre HERE.

Two more exclusive player cards will be available to collect on Saturday from the Fan Village. Make sure to look out for members of Warriors staff and stewards, who will have the cards ready to hand out. Cards will also be available to pick up from our Robin Park Arena store, the pop-up store and on all the bars.

The Fan Village will be open post-match until 6pm. Our Club store will be open from 9am until 5pm.

For more matchday information click HERE.

Car Parking

Card payments are now accepted on all of our car parks, the charges remain the same (£5.00 per car/£10 per minibus/£20 per coach on Car Park 1, and Cars £5.00 on Car Parks 3 & 4). 

Golden Gamble and Matchday Programme

For just £1 per ticket (CASH ONLY), prizes include a Cash Prize, a Player’s Match worn shirt and plenty of fantastic vouchers, not forgetting the famous Jar of Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls.

Our ‘Warrior’ Matchday Programme will also be available from our sellers around the ground for £4, as well as being available to purchase in our Club Store at Robin Park Arena. You can also purchase our Matchday Programme digitally for just £3, available to buy 60 minutes before kick-off (12:00pm) HERE.

Kit Check

Wigan Warriors will play in their Cherry and White home kit on Saturday afternoon.

Not got yours? Get your very own replica shirt, available in-store at Robin Park Arena and online HERE.

Match Officials

The man in the middle for Saturday’s game is Jack Smith.

How to Follow

Listen Live

Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards from 12:45pm. Head to our Mixlr page by clicking HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:

WiganTV is on Mixlr

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.