Leigh Leopards secure top-six finish and eliminate St Helens
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Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Leigh Leopards confirmed their place in the Super League top six with a 48-10 victory over St Helens on Thursday. The result marks the first time in the Super League era that St Helens have failed to qualify for the play-offs. Leigh established a 24-10 advantage by halftime behind tries from Josh Charnley, David Armstrong, Umyla Hanley, and Adam Cook. After the break, the hosts pulled away as Edwin Ipape, Jacob Alick-Wiencke, and Robbie Mulhern added to the tally, while Hanley crossed for his second try of the match. St Helens played part of the second half a man down after Mark Percival received a sin-binning. The defeat concludes the play-off aspirations for St Helens following a season defined by an unblemished record streak that has now ended.
- •Leigh Leopards defeated St Helens 48-10 to earn a top-six finish.
- •St Helens will miss the play-offs for the first time in the Super League era.
- •Josh Charnley, David Armstrong, Umyla Hanley, Adam Cook, Edwin Ipape, Jacob Alick-Wiencke, and Robbie Mulhern scored for Leigh.
- •Mark Percival of St Helens was sin-binned during the second half.
- •Leigh led 24-10 at halftime before scoring additional tries in the second half.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Leigh seal top-six spot to end Saints' play-off bid
- 9:01 PMBBC Sport — Leigh seal top-six spot to end Saints' play-off bid
"Leigh Leopards secured their Super League play-off place with a 48-10 victory over St Helens, who missed the play-offs for the first time in the club's history.
"Leigh Leopards beat St Helens 48-10 to see the Saints miss out on the Super League play-offs for the first time in their history.
"Leigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:01 PMLeigh seal top-six spot to end Saints' play-off bid
Leigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.
- BBC SportSep 4, 2026, 9:01 PMLeigh seal top-six spot to end Saints' play-off bid
Leigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.
- Sky Sports—Leigh seal play-off spot as Saints miss out for first time
Leigh Leopards secured their Super League play-off place with a 48-10 victory over St Helens, who missed the play-offs for the first time in the club's history.
- Sky Sports—Saints miss out on play-offs for first time as Leigh, Hull KR seal top-six spots
Leigh Leopards beat St Helens 48-10 to see the Saints miss out on the Super League play-offs for the first time in their history.
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