Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity prepare for Eliminators rematch
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity will face off in an Eliminators rematch, following their previous encounter in the final round of the regular season, where Wakefield emerged victorious. With elimination at stake, both teams are likely to adopt different strategies in this crucial matchup. The game holds significance as it can impact playoff positioning for either team. Fans anticipate an intense contest in the face of high pressure and stakes.
- •Leigh and Wakefield met in the regular season finale.
- •Wakefield won their last encounter.
- •Elimination adds pressure to the rematch.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Wakefield make history with win over Leigh
- 9:09 PMBBC Sport — Wakefield make history with win over Leigh
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Super League play-offs: Vagana try puts Wakefield back in control against Leigh
- 8:28 AMYahoo Sports — Wakefield kick off play-offs with return Leigh tie
- 8:28 AMBBC Sport — Wakefield & Leigh kick off play-offs in underdog tie
"When Wakefield Trinity came back into Super League for the 2025 season, there wouldn't have been many who would have foreseen a semi-final appearance within two seasons- except those in their inner sanctum.
"Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity faced each other in the final round of the regular season, with the latter taking the spoils, but everyone knows that things change when elimination is on the line.
"From unfancied to challenging at the top - Wakefield and Leigh meet in a Super League play-off on Friday, aiming to continue their respective trajectories.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:09 PMWakefield make history with win over Leigh
Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.
- BBC SportSep 18, 2026, 9:09 PMWakefield make history with win over Leigh
Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 8:08 PMSuper League play-offs: Vagana try puts Wakefield back in control against Leigh
Listen to live radio coverage and follow live text commentary as Wakefield Trinity face Leigh Leopards in the Super League play-offs.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:28 AMWakefield kick off play-offs with return Leigh tie
From unfancied to challenging at the top - Wakefield and Leigh meet in a Super League play-off on Friday, aiming to continue their respective trajectories.
- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 8:28 AMWakefield & Leigh kick off play-offs in underdog tie
From unfancied to challenging at the top - Wakefield and Leigh meet in a Super League play-off on Friday, aiming to continue their respective trajectories.
- Sky Sports—How belief of Wakefield's inner sanctum led to history-making semi-final
When Wakefield Trinity came back into Super League for the 2025 season, there wouldn't have been many who would have foreseen a semi-final appearance within two seasons- except those in their inner sanctum.
- Sky Sports—Leigh and Wakefield ready for Eliminators rematch
Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity faced each other in the final round of the regular season, with the latter taking the spoils, but everyone knows that things change when elimination is on the line.
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