Women’s Match Preview: Leeds (A)
HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AHEAD OF WIGAN WARRIORS Round 11 clash against Leeds Rhinos at AMT HEadingley stadium on friday 9 August (7PM K.O.)
Denis Betts’ Wigan Warriors Women head to AMT Headingley Stadium on Friday 9 August (7pm K.O.) to take on Leeds Rhinos for the first time in Betfred Women’s Super League in 2024.
Squad News
Denis Betts has named his 21-player squad for the fixture as Molly Jones returns to the squad, replacing Gracie Bradshaw:
Opposition
Leeds Squad
Lois Forsell has also named her 21-player squad for the tie on Friday evening:
Player Quotes
Warriors winger Ellise Derbyshire has looked ahead to Friday’s clash over in Leeds: “We’re expecting a tough game. It’s always an 80-minute battle against Leeds, especially away from home. They’re a big pack with some pace and strength on their edges but we’ve prepared well for this game.
“Tomorrow is about completing, building pressure and executing at every opportunity.”
Read more from Ellise Derbyshire online HERE.
Head-to-Head
The Warriors and Rhinos will meet for the first time in Betfred Women’s Super League action in 2024 this Friday. The Warriors come into the tie off the back of a 70-0 Round 10 victory over Huddersfield whilst Leeds were also big winners in the previous round, running out 68-6 winners over bottom side Featherstone Rovers.
The two sides did come toe-to-toe in the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup Semi-Finals back in May this year as Leeds edged out a tough contest to win 34-20. The Warriors will be looking to claim a first win over the Rhinos since their 2018 Grand Final triumph.
Previous 10 meetings:
- Leeds 34, Wigan 20 (CCSF, 19/5/24)(at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens)
- Leeds 24, Wigan 0 (SL-G1, 9/9/23)
- Leeds 16, Wigan 4 (CCSF, 23/7/23)(at Headingley, Leeds)
- Wigan 0, Leeds 52 (SL-G1, 9/7/23)
- Leeds 64, Wigan 6 (SL-G1, 21/7/22)
- Wigan 12, Leeds 48 (SL-G1, 3/7/22)
- Leeds 28, Wigan 10 (SL-PO, 12/9/21)
- Wigan 6, Leeds 28 (SL, 11/7/21)
- Leeds 16, Wigan 0 (SL, 29/9/19)
Kit Check
Our Warriors Women will wear their traditional Cherry & White kit for Friday’s fixture. Shop 2024 Kappa Kit HERE.
Match info
Friday’s tie kicks-off at AMT Headingley Stadium at 7pm. Tickets are on sale directly from Leeds Rhinos HERE located in Leeds’ South Stand only – costing £10 Adults and Free for U16s (Juniors do not require a ticket for this game and access will be given on the day.)
Tickets purchased online (Available until kick-off) will be sent as an e-ticket which can be scanned at the turnstiles. Tickets will also be available from the Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office and at the turnstiles on the night.
Full match information including parking details and around the ground can be found HERE.
How to Follow
Social Media
Wigan fans can follow every piece of the action via our social media channels and website.
- X (Formerly Twitter) (@WiganWarriorsRL) – half time and full time updates.
- Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – half time and full time updates.
- Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – half time and full time updates.
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including a match report.
