Match Preview: Catalans (A)
In association with Davanti Tyres, hereβs everything you need to know ahead of our Betfred Super League Round 24 visit to Catalans Dragons.
The Warriors travel to Stade Gilbert Brutus in the South of France on Saturday evening to take on Catalans Dragons.
Squad News
Matt Peet has made two changes ahead of the Round 24 meeting at the Stade Gilbert Brutus as Kaide Ellis and Bevan French replace Noah Hodkinson and Nathan Lowe.
Wigan squad for Catalans:
Opposition
Catalans Dragons head coach Steve McNamara has named his squad to host the Warriors with Ben Lam selected in the squad for the first time since his signing for the Dragons.
Previous Meetings
The Warriors have won their last three meetings with the Dragons including their 34-0 win away last season and the 2023 Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.
Last 10 meetings:
- Wigan 30, Catalans Dragons 8 (SLR10, 2/5/24)
- Catalans Dragons 2, Wigan 10 (SLGF, 14/10/23)(at Old Trafford, Manchester)
- Catalans Dragons 0, Wigan 34 (SLR23, 26/8/23)
- Catalans Dragons 46, Wigan 22 (SLR14, 3/6/23)(at St James’ Park, Newcastle)
- Wigan 10, Catalans Dragons 18 (SLR4, 9/3/23)
- Wigan 48, Catalans Dragons 4 (SLR27, 2/9/22)
- Catalans Dragons 28, Wigan 0 (SLR5, 12/3/22)
- Wigan 12, Catalans Dragons 8 (SLR25, 17/9/21)
- Catalans Dragons 48, Wigan 0 (SLR8, 29/5/21)
- Catalans Dragons 12, Wigan 28 (SLR12, 12/9/20)
Super League summary:
- Catalans wins: 13
- Wigan wins: 33
- Draws: 1
Coaches Quotes
Matt Peet spoke to the press on Thursday afternoon ahead of Wigan’s visit to the South of France.
Looking at the fixture against Catalans, Peet said: “Since Iβve been involved the Catalans fixture has always been one where you have a lot to contend with but itβs also one we are excited about. Itβs just a unique fixture with real character.β
Read Matt Peetβs preview in fullΒ HERE.
Kit Check
The Warriors will play in their Azure blue away kit on Saturday evening. Remaining stock of ’24 Kappa Kit can be bought in-store or online HERE.
Match Officials
Chris Kendall has been selected as the referee to take charge, whilst Tom Grant has been chosen as the video referee.
How to Follow
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors from 7:50pm (BST) 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) β live game updates and reaction at the final hooter.
- Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) β behind-the-scenes action, both before and after kick-off.
- Facebook (Wigan Warriors) β live matchday information and reaction.
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) β post-match reaction including match report, and head coach and players reaction.
