Match Preview: Huddersfield (H)
In association with Davanti Tyres, here’s everything you need to know ahead of our Betfred Super League Round 20 fixture against Huddersfield Giants.
The Warriors host the Giants at our annual Blue Light Night on Thursday as the Club celebrates all our emergency service workers at The Brick Community Stadium.
Squad News
Matt Peet has selected his 21-player squad to take on the Giants.
Wigan squad for Huddersfield:
Opposition
Huddersfield Giants interim head coach Luke Robinson has named his squad to face the Warriors.
Previous Meetings
The Warriors have won 10 of their last 11 Super League matches against Huddersfield Giants.
Last 10 meetings:
- Huddersfield 6, Wigan 48 (SL11, 11/5/24)
- Wigan 30, Huddersfield 16 (SLR3, 1/3/24)
- Wigan 22, Huddersfield 6 (SLR17, 30/6/23)
- Huddersfield 12, Wigan 14 (SLR5, 17/3/23)
- Huddersfield 14, Wigan 16 (CCF, 28/5/22) (at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London)
- Huddersfield 32, Wigan 22 (SLR12, 12/5/22)
- Wigan 22, Huddersfield 12 (SLR3, 24/2/22)
- Huddersfield 12, Wigan 14 (SLR9, 16/7/21)
- Wigan 16, Huddersfield 12 (SLR14, 11/7/21)
- Wigan 19, Huddersfield 6 (SLR20, 6/11/20) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
Super League summary:
- Wigan wins: 42
- Huddersfield wins: 17
- Draws: 2
Coaches Quotes
Matt Peet spoke to the press on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the Betfred Super League fixture.
Peet: “There’s some things we’ve identified that we believe if we can fix them, then we can bring momentum to our game which is what we’ll be aiming to do.”
Read Peet’s quotes in full HERE.
Tickets
Tickets for the Thursday’s clash remain available to purchase online HERE, over the phone on 01942 311111, or in person from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office.
As part of Blue Light Night, the Club has invited all Blue Light workers to join us in the North Stand to cheer on the Warriors. More than 2000 emergency service personnel took up the Club’s invitation at our Blue Light Night fixture against the Giants in 2023, and it’s hoped even more will join us on Thursday night.
Full 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 two 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.
There are plenty of ways to shop on Thursday 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!
We will be running our The Brick Big Sleep Out challenge once again at half time as contestants attempt to kick a rugby ball onto a single bed to win a prize. The challenge raises awareness of The Brick Big Sleep Out which will take place at the stadium on Friday 2 August – find out more HERE.
Kit Check
The Warriors will play in their traditional Cherry & White home kit against Huddersfield Giants.
Not got yours? All our 2024 Kappa match and training wear is available to purchase in-store and online HERE.
Match Officials
Aaron Moore has been selected as the referee to take charge, whilst Chris Kendall 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 Huddersfield Giants 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.
