Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards Set for Battle of the Borough Rematch as Team Lineups Confirmed
Wigan Warriors will face off against Leigh Leopards in a highly anticipated rematch of their dramatic Round One clash. That opening encounter ended 1-0 in Leigh’s favour after extra time, with Gaz O’Brien slotting the decisive drop goal at the Brick Community Stadium.
Both teams have been in strong form since that February showdown, with Wigan currently second in the Super League standings and Leigh close behind in third. A win for the Warriors would see them leapfrog into top spot for the first time this season, though Hull KR could reclaim the lead the following day. Meanwhile, a Leigh victory would see them overtake their rivals and move into second place.
With over 17,000 fans expected to attend the derby, both sides have now announced their matchday squads.
Wigan Warriors Team News
Abbas Miski is unavailable after undergoing surgery, and Zach Eckersley steps in on the wing as the only change in the backline.
In the forwards, Luke Thompson shifts to the bench, while Sam Walters and Liam Byrne start at prop. Patrick Mago returns from injury and joins Thompson, Tyler Dupree, and Kruise Leeming on the interchange bench.
Wigan Starting XIII: Jai Field; Zach Eckersley, Adam Keighran, Jake Wardle, Liam Marshall; Bevan French, Harry Smith; Sam Walters, Brad O’Neill, Liam Byrne; Junior Nsemba, Kaide Ellis
Interchanges: Kruise Leeming, Patrick Mago, Tyler Dupree, Luke Thompson
Leigh Leopards Team News
Head coach Adrian Lam previously noted David Armstrong was a fitness doubt, and the club has opted not to risk him. Bailey Hodgson starts at full-back in his place.
Joe Ofahengaue is promoted from the bench into the starting pack, with Owen Trout moving to second-row and Jack Hughes shifting to the bench. Alec Tuitavake returns from injury to bolster the interchange, joining versatile options Matty Davis and Ben McNamara.
Leigh Starting XIII: Bailey Hodgson; Darnell McIntosh, Umyla Hanley, Tesi Niu, Josh Charnley; Gaz O’Brien, Lachlan Lam; Joe Ofahengaue, Edwin Ipape, Robbie Mulhern; Owen Trout, Ethan O’Neill, Isaac Liu
Interchanges: Matty Davis, Jack Hughes, Alec Tuitavake, Ben McNamara
