Match Preview: Warrington (H)
In association with Davanti Tyres, here’s everything you need to know ahead of our Betfred Super League Round 19 fixture against Warrington Wolves.
The Warriors take on the Wolves in a top of the table clash on Friday night as the Club hosts a Festival of Inclusivity at The Brick Community Stadium.
Squad News
Matt Peet has selected his 21-player squad to take on Warrington Wolves.
Wigan squad for Warrington:
Opposition
Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has selected his 21-player squad to take on the Warriors.
Previous Meetings
The Warriors have won the last seven meetings between the sides in all competitions.
Last 10 meetings:
- Warrington 8, Wigan 18 (CCF, 8/6/24) (at Wembley Stadium)
- Warrington 18, Wigan 19 (SLR13, 1/6/24)
- 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)
Super League summary:
- Wigan wins: 45
- Warrington wins: 26
- Draws: 3
Coaches Quotes
Matt Peet spoke to the press on Tuesday afternoon ahead of a return to action at The Brick Community Stadium.
Peet: “Our last two home games against Leigh and St Helens, there’s been a fantastic feeling around the stadium, the Fan Village and the town. I hope our players put in a quality performance to get our fans into the game as Warrington will contribute to a great atmosphere as well.”
Read Peet’s quotes in full HERE.
Tickets
Tickets for the Friday’s clash remain available to purchase online HERE, over the phone on 01942 311111, or in person from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office.
Full ticketing information can be found HERE.
Please read our mobile and digital ticketing FAQs HERE ahead of entry to The Brick Community Stadium.
Fan Village
Our Robin Park Arena Fan Village is the perfect place to soak up all the pre-match atmosphere from 6pm! Listen to live music, get your face painted, and enjoy a selection of drinks from our two on-site bars which will be in operation.
Supporters will be able to collect the next three of our exclusive Wigan Warriors player cards from inside the Fan Village. Please note a maximum of one player card will be distributed per person, with cards located on all bars inside the Fan Village as well as our Robin Park Arena Club Store.
Elsewhere, facilitators from Andy’s Man Club Wigan and Warrington groups will be in attendance at an awareness stand inside the Fan Village. The stand will be open for all supporters to speak to facilitators spreading awareness that it is OK to talk.
There are plenty of ways to shop on Friday evening! Our Robin Park Arena Club Store will be open from 10am right up until kick off, before reopening post-match. In addition, our East Stand Express Store – open 6:30pm – is the perfect place to pick-up any merchandise ahead of kick off!
Festival of Inclusivity
As part of the festival, our LDRL and PDRL sides will participate in round-robin exhibition matches on The Brick Community Stadium pitch prior to the top of the table clash alongside players from Warrington Wolves and Halifax Panthers disability teams.
Fans will be able to join in with the festival celebrations by showing their support from the stands as our LDRL side takes to the field first from 6:30pm before our PDRL team begin their matches around 6:45pm.
In addition to our LDRL and PDRL matches, players from our Wheelchair Reserves side will face Warrington Wolves in a small-sided game at Robin Park Leisure Centre.
Supporters are encouraged to watch the action inside the sports hall from 6pm as the fast-paced and thrilling game of Wheelchair rugby is showcased.
Kit Check
The Warriors will play in their traditional Cherry & White home kit against Warrington Wolves.
Not got yours? All our 2024 Kappa match and training wear is available to purchase in-store and online HERE.
Match Officials
Liam Moore has been selected as the referee to take charge, whilst Ben Thaler has been chosen 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 Action from 7:30pm.
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves from 7:50pm 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.
