Challenge Cup Final victories over Hull FC
Wigan Warriors and Hull FC will write the latest chapter in their Challenge Cup history in this Satrurday’s Fourth Round tie.
Since a 12-5 Semi-Final victory in the first Challenge Cup meeting between the Clubs at the Willows, Salford, in 1920, Wigan and Hull FC have met 18 times in the competition’s prestigious history.
Whilst Wigan hold the upper hand with 11 victories, Hull FC have won three of the last four meetings between the side’s including back-to-back in 2016 and 2017.
Before our latest knock out clash against Hull FC takes place at The Brick Community Stadium this Saturday, we revisit memorable Challenge Cup Final victories over the Black & Whites.
Hull FC 13-30 Wigan, Challenge Cup Final, 1959
The first Challenge Cup Final between Wigan and Hull FC took place in 1959 when almost 80,000 supporters saw Billy Boston score twice at Wembley Stadium.
Keith Holden, Mick Sullivan and Dave Bolton scored additional tries for Wigan alongside second-row forward Brian McTuige, who received the Lance Todd Trophy.
Hull FC 24-28 Wigan, Challenge Cup Final, 1985
Wigan claimed a thrilling victory over Hull FC in what many consider to be the greatest Challenge Cup Final contested in front of 99,801 spectators at Wembley.
Despite falling behind to Kevin James’ try, Wigan built a 22-8 lead after tries from John Ferguson, Brett Kenny, Henderson Gill and Shaun Edwards.
Steve Evans reduced the points difference for Hull FC before Ferguson added his second when he picked up a loose pass to race clear on the wing. A late Hull FC fightback, which saw Gary Divorty and James Leuluai (x2) cut the gap to four points, wasn’t enough as Wigan ended a 20 year wait to once again lift the Challenge Cup.
Hull FC 0-16 Wigan Warriors, Challenge Cup Final, 2013
The Warriors made it three Final wins from three against Hull FC after tries from Iain Thornley and Sam Tomkins gave Shaun Wane’s side further success at Wembley having won the competition in 2011.
Wigan led 6-0 at the break after Thornley opened the scoring mid-way through the half with a neat finish in the corner before Pat Richards added the extras. Richards extended the advantage with two penalties in between heroic defending from Josh Charnley to deny Hull FC points.
The Warriors completed the win in the final minute when S. Tomkins collected Blake Green’s crossfield kick to cut inside and slide over. Richards slotted the kick as Sean O’Loughlin lifted the Club’s 19th Challenge Cup title.
Tickets for Saturday’s clash against Hull FC remain available to purchase from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office and online HERE with General admission Adult tickets now just £10.
