Wakefield Trinity earned a home play-offs rematch with Leigh Leopards after a 19-8 victory over them in the final round of the Super League season. The two sides will clash again next week in the fourth vs fifth Eliminator contest but this time the contest will take place in Yorkshire on Friday September 18, live on Sky Sports. The fourth-place finish is Wakefield's highest ever in the Super League season and is the latest sign of their resurgence under Daryl Powell after returning to the Super League in 2025.
Meanwhile, a 26-14 win for a young Warrington Wolves side over Toulouse Olympique saw them wrap up third spot and they will face Hull KR, who finished in sixth after a 36-12 loss to St Helens. That match will take place on Saturday September 19, also live on Sky Sports. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The winners of those two contests will then advance to the semi-finals for the chance to face either League Leaders' Shield winners Wigan Warriors or second-place Leeds Rhinos for a spot in the Grand Final at Old Trafford on October 3.
In the warm-up for the Eliminator match-up between Wakefield and Leigh Leopards, Tom Johnstone went over early for the visitors as they made the most of their own kick, Jake Trueman sending his winger sliding in for a 4-0 lead. Two Max Jowitt penalties then came alongside a second try for the Wakefield winger that was the most spectacular of finishes, moving them 12-0 up. Trueman then sent a message just before the break as he sent over a drop goal for a 13-0 advantage, the home Leigh faithful sombre knowing this was the exact contest they will play next week away from home.
Leigh Leopards came out chancing their arm in the second half and Owen Trout got them on the scoreboard. It then looked like they were heading towards a comeback after Mason Lino was sent to the sin bin for a professional foul and they capitalised through Innes Senior with a brilliant finish on the edge to bring the score to 13-8. However, Wakefield stood strong and with just three minutes left on the clock, Cam Scott powered over in the corner and Jowitt converted to wrap up a 19-8 win.
Leigh beat Wakefield in the play-offs in 2025 but if they are to do it again, it would mark their first win over Trinity this season. Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell speaking to Sky Sports... "I thought the boys did us proud today.
We had a sin-binning but then we were tough and courageous after that. "We will dust ourselves down, learn from this, and get ready. "I think both teams will have been talking about it being around play-off time and being ready for it.
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