Wakefield Trinity secured a spot in their first Super League Grand Final by defeating Wigan Warriors, ending the reigning champions' hopes of a treble.
Key facts
- •Wakefield Trinity will face Warrington Wolves in the Super League Grand Final on October 3.
- •Wigan Warriors entered the match on a 16-game winning streak and had already secured the Challenge Cup and League Leaders' Shield.
- •Wakefield’s victory guarantees a new name will be added to the Super League trophy for the second consecutive year.
- •The win marks Wakefield's first-ever appearance in a Super League Grand Final.
- •Sir Kevin Sinfield is scheduled to deliver the match ball at the final to support motor neurone disease charities.
Wakefield Trinity defeated Wigan Warriors to reach their first Super League Grand Final, marking a historic turnaround for the club. Wakefield, who were playing in the Championship as recently as 2024, dismantled the Warriors with a dominant second-half performance. The victory ends Wigan’s hopes of a treble and ensures a new name will be added to the Super League trophy.
By the numbers
Dominant Playoff Performance
The match remained tight in the first half, with Wakefield holding a narrow 8-6 lead at the break. The turning point occurred early in the second half when Wigan’s Adam Keighran was sent to the sin-bin. During his absence, Wakefield scored 16 unanswered points, extending their lead to 24-6. By the end of the match, Wakefield had registered 33 unanswered points in total, with tries from Tom Johnstone, Jack Sinfield, Corey Hall, and Ky Rodwell.
Rapid Rise Under New Ownership
The club's recent success follows the 2023 appointment of head coach Daryl Powell by owner Matt Ellis. Ellis, a local businessman, had set a goal to elevate the club's status after purchasing the team. Wakefield will now face Warrington Wolves in the Grand Final on October 3 at Old Trafford. The match will feature Jack Sinfield, who is set to play in the final 11 years after his father, Sir Kevin Sinfield, made his last appearance in the title decider.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Sport, BBC Sport.
