Match Preview: Hull KR (Grand Final)
In association with Davanti Tyres, here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Betfred Super League Grand Final.
The Warriors take on Grand Final debutants Hull KR in what will be a history-making clash at The Theatre of Dreams with Matt Peet’s side aiming to complete the quadruple.
Tickets
Limited tickets remain available to purchase online HERE.
Please note that The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office will not be in operation on Saturday. Any uncollected tickets will be taken to Old Trafford and available to collect from the Ticket Office (open 9am-6:30pm) located in the North West Corner in W2 Car Park.
Supporters are advised to arrive at the Old Trafford Ticket Office as early as possible to avoid any possible queues ahead of kick off.
Squad News
Matt Peet has named an unchanged 21-player squad for the Grand Final.
Opposition
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has made one change to his 21-player squad as Elliot Minchella returns from suspension to replace Oliver Gildart.
Previous Meetings
The Warriors have won two of the three clashes against Hull KR this season.
- Wigan 24, Hull KR 20 (SLR25, 6/9/24)
- Hull KR 6, Wigan 38 (CCSF, 18/5/24) (at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster)
- Hull KR 26, Wigan 10 (SLR9, 26/4/24)
- Wigan 42, Hull KR 12 (SLSF, 7/10/23)
- Wigan 64, Hull KR 6 (SLR21, 4/8/23)
- Hull KR 11, Wigan 10 (aet) (CCSF, 23/7/23) (at Headingley, Leeds)
- Hull KR 22, Wigan 26 (aet) (SLR13, 25/5/23)
- Hull KR 27, Wigan 18 (SLR1, 18/2/23)
- Hull KR 38, Wigan 28 (SLR26, 29/8/22)
- Wigan 46, Hull KR 4 (SLR21, 28/7/22)
Super League Summary:
- Wigan wins: 28
- Hull KR wins: 12
- Draws: 1
Press Conference Quotes
Matt Peet and Kruise Leeming shared their excitement with the media at the Grand Final press conference at earlier this week.
Peet: “There’s real momentum behind our Club at the moment and the connection between the players and the community is brilliant. I’m proud to be a part of it and I hope we can get the performance and result right come Saturday.”
Leeming added: “It would mean paying back all the people who have put so much time and effort into me. If we can lift that fourth trophy collectively then we can look at each other knowing the lows we’ve been through across the season has been worth it.”
Watch full previews with Peet, Leeming, Kaide Ellis and Bevan French on Wigan TV HERE.
Stadium Information
Please enter the stadium via the turnstile indicated on your ticket. Turnstiles will open two hours before kick-off (4pm).
Entering Old Trafford
Every supporter entering Old Trafford is subject to a screening process which includes a physical and/or visual search. In addition, there are restrictions on the size of bags that can be taken onto the stadium footprint.
If your bag exceeds the recommended size, you will need to leave it in the Bag Drop area. There is a £5 charge to leave an item at a Bag Drop, with all profits going to the Manchester United Foundation.
Please note exceptions will only be made for bags containing essential medical provisions/ equipment or baby changing items that require larger bags. Pushchairs are also prohibited inside the stadium, however, these may be checked in at the Bag Drop locations.
Stadium Entertainment
Wigan based band, The Lathums, will take to the Grand Final stage with LIVE pre-match and half-time performances. Make sure to be in your seat by 5:30pm to hear hit singles such as Say My Name and No Direction.
Laura Wright returns to Old Trafford for the eleventh time to perform Jerusalem before Wigan Warriors and Hull KR enter the pitch.
A full Grand Final fans guide is available HERE.
Travel
Extremely limited travel options remain available to purchase from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office or online HERE.
Coaches and buses will depart Robin Park Arena at 3pm on Saturday. If your travel ticket states a 12pm departure, please note this is incorrect.
Supporters travelling to the Grand Final via train are advised to allow plenty of time for travel with services expected to be busy.
Further travel information can be found HERE.
Kit Check
The Warriors will play in their traditional Cherry & White home kit at Old Trafford.
Our Robin Park Arena Club Store will be open from 9am on Saturday morning for any last minute Grand Final purchases. Alternatively, supporters can shop online HERE.
Match Officials
Chris Kendall has been selected as the referee to take charge, whilst Liam Moore has been chosen as the video referee.
How to Follow
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v Hull KR from 5:50pm 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:
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and head coach and players reaction.
- 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.
