Match Preview: Warrington (A)
IN ASSOCIATION WITH DAVANTI TYRES, HERE IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AHEAD OF SATURDAY’S BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE ROUND 13 CLASH AGAINST warrington wolves.
The Warriors face Warrington in the Betfred Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8 June, however, first Matt Peet’s side take on the Wolves in Super League action at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Squad News
Matt Peet has selected his 21-player squad ahead of the league meeting.
Wigan squad for Warrington:
Opposition
Warrington head coach Sam Burgess has chosen his 21-player squad to face the Warriors.
Previous Meetings
The Warriors have won each of their last four Super League matches against Warrington Wolves.
Last 10 meetings:
- Wigan 26, Warrington 12 (SLR19, 14/7/23)
- Wigan 14, Warrington 12 (CCQF, 18/6/23)
- Warrington 6, Wigan 13 (SLR9, 14/4/23)
- 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)
Super League Summary:
- Warrington wins: 26
- Wigan wins: 44
- Draws: 3
Coaches Quotes
Matt Peet expressed the importance of Saturday’s Betfred Super League contest to the press on Wednesday afternoon.
On the mindset ahead of the league clash, Peet said: “The forefront of our minds is performing on Saturday – that’s the challenge for us all. Warrington look like a well-organised, physical and committed defensive side who don’t give in. We look forward to an exciting challenge.”
Read Peet’s quotes in full HERE.
Kit Check
The Warriors will return to playing in their traditional Cherry & White home kit at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Not got yours? All our 2024 Kappa match and training wear is available to purchase in-store and online HERE.
Match Officials
The referee in charge of the clash will be Jack Smith, whilst Ben Thaler has been selected as the video referee.
How to Follow
Watch Live
Supporters can watch the match live on Super League + with individual game passes available to purchase now for £6.99 HERE. Game passes will increase to £9.99 on gameday, with monthly and annual passes also available.
The clash will also be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena from 2:30pm.
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors from 2:50pm via our Mixlr page 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:
- X (@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.
