Wakefield secures Super League play-off spot with win over York

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:17 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Wakefield secures Super League play-off spot with win over York

Summary

Wakefield Trinity defeated York Knights 28-12 at the DIY Kitchens Stadium on August 29, 2026, securing a place in the Super League play-offs. After leading 10-4 at halftime, Trinity pulled away with three second-half tries from Jayden Myers, Max Jowitt, and Lachlan Walmsley. The victory ended a three-match losing streak for Wakefield and moved them into fourth place, two points ahead of St Helens. York's loss marks their fourth consecutive defeat, keeping them level on points with fourth-bottom Hull as they prepare for a crucial home match against Bradford Bulls on September 10.

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By the Numbers

•Wakefield leads 10-4 at halftime after Corey Hall's opening try.
•York briefly equalized in the second half before Wakefield's scoring burst.
•Trinity's win improves them to four points clear of St Helens.
•York Knights remain two points above bottom-placed Bradford Bulls.
•Next, Wakefield faces Warrington Wolves in their final home game.

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7:48 PMBBC Sport — Wakefield secure play-off place with win over York
7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Wakefield secure play-off place with win over York

What they're saying

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Second-half tries by Jayden Myers, Max Jowitt and Lachlan Walmsley help Wakefield Trinity beat York Knights to move fourth in Super League.
— BBC Sport

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Second-half tries by Jayden Myers, Max Jowitt and Lachlan Walmsley help Wakefield Trinity beat York Knights to move fourth in Super League.
— Yahoo Sports