Match Preview: Leigh (H)
In association with Davanti Tyres, here’s everything you need to know ahead of our Betfred Super League Round 2 fixture against leigh leopards.
The Warriors host the Leopards at The Brick Community Stadium on Tuesday night in the rearranged clash which moved dates due to the Club’s involvement in the Betfred World Club Challenge.
Squad News
Matt Peet has selected his 21-player squad to take on the Leopards.
Wigan squad for Leigh:
Opposition
Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam has named his squad to face the Warriors.
Previous Meetings
The Warriors have won their last 14 home matches against the Leopards.
Last 10 meetings:
- Wigan 24, Leigh 6 (SLR16, 5/7/24)
- Leigh 12, Wigan 40 (SLR7, 4/4/24)
- Leigh 6, Wigan 10 (SLR27, 22/9/23)
- Wigan 44, Leigh 18 (SLR20, 29/7/23)
- 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)
Super League summary:
- Wigan wins: 11
- Leigh wins: 1
Coaches Quotes
Matt Peet spoke to the press on Monday morning ahead of the Betfred Super League meeting.
Peet on the short turnaround: “It brings challenges physically and mentally but it’s something we’ve known has been coming and has been prepared for. We will see what we can learn from the challenge and what we can take from the test.”
Read Peet’s quotes in full HERE.
Tickets
Tickets for the Tuesday night’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 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.
There are plenty of ways to shop on Tuesday 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!
Supporters will be able to purchase Josh Charnley’s tribute shirt produced, alongside our Official Technical Partner Kappa, in support of his Testimonial year. The shirt will be on sale from our Robin Park Arena Club Store as well as the Fan Village. More information on the shirt can be found HERE.
The Brick Donation Drive
Wigan Warriors are once again inviting supporters to help The Brick with its mission by donating urgently needed items of food and essentials before Tuesday night’s clash.
Donations can be made at the East Stand Express Store – open as usual – in the Southeast corner of The Brick Community Stadium.
More information can be found HERE.
Kit Check
The Warriors will play in their traditional Cherry & White home kit against Leigh Leopards.
Not got yours? All our 2024 Kappa match and training wear is available to purchase in-store and online HERE.
Match Officials
Chris Kendall has been selected as the referee to take charge, whilst Ben Thaler has been chosen as the video referee.
How to Follow
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards 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.
