Match preview: Huddersfield (A) – Wigan Warriors

Previous meetings

The Warriors have won nine of their last 10 Super League games against Huddersfield Giants, which includes a 30-16 victory at the DW Stadium in round three.

Last 10 meetings:

• Wigan 30, Huddersfield 16 (SLR3, 1/3/24)
• Wigan 22, Huddersfield 6 (SLR17, 30/6/23)
• Huddersfield 12, Wigan 14 (SLR5, 17.3.23)
• Huddersfield 14, Wigan 16 (CCF, 28/5/22) (at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London)
• Huddersfield 32, Wigan 22 (SLR12, 5.12.22)
• Wigan 22, Huddersfield 12 (SLR3, 24/2/22)
• Huddersfield 12, Wigan 14 (SLR9, 16/7/21)
• Wigan 16, Huddersfield 12 (SLR14, 7.11.21)
• Wigan 19, Huddersfield 6 (SLR20, 11.06.20) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
• Huddersfield 10, Wigan 42 (SLR5, 1/3/20)

Super League Summary:

• Huddersfield to win: 17
• Wigan to win: 41
• Draw: 2

Coaches quotes

Matt Peet has revealed to the media that he expects to face a tough task at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Peet said: “Huddersfield are a good side who even in defeat have been very consistent. It will be tough, which means we will have to be good as Huddersfield will challenge us. They don’t give you much because they make you work and earn.”

Read the full preview with Matt Peet online HERE.

ticket

Tickets for the match remain available to purchase on general sale from The Brick Community Stadium ticket office, by phone on 01942 311 111 or online HERE.

Please note that supporters with a men’s match only ticket will only be able to enter the John Smith’s Stadium from 2pm.

Tickets to watch our women’s team take on Huddersfield Giants at the John Smith’s Stadium (12pm KO) will need to be obtained separately direct from Huddersfield Giants HERE.

Full ticket information can be found HERE.

Checking the kit

Wigan Warriors will play in their away kit at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Get your Kappa 2024 replica kits in store at Robin Park Arena and online HERE.

The match officials

The man in the middle for Saturday’s game will be Aaron Moore, while Jack Smith has been selected as the video referee.

How to follow

Watch live

Supporters can watch the match live on Super League + with individual match passes available to buy now for £6.99 HERE. Game passes will rise to £9.99 on game day, with monthly and annual passes also available.

The clash will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena from 14:55.

Listen Live

Listen to free audio commentary on Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors from 2.50pm via our Mixlr page HERE. Free Huddersfield Giants Women v Wigan Warriors Women audio commentary will also be available from 11.50am.

Alternatively, you can simply use the pop-out player below:

WiganTV is on Mixlr

Social Media:

As an alternative to watching the game, Wigan fans can keep up to date with every bit of the action via our social media channels and website:

• X (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction to the final hooter.
• Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind the scenes action, both before and after kick-off.
• Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live match day information and reaction.
• Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post match reaction including match report and head coach and players reaction.