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Wigan rallies late to defeat Leigh in Super League clash

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Wigan rallies late to defeat Leigh in Super League clash
Summary

Wigan scored four tries in a span of 22 minutes to overcome Leigh, winning 20-8 on July 31. Leigh held a lead at halftime but fell apart in the second half, allowing Wigan to capitalize on their mistakes. This victory marks ten consecutive wins for Wigan across all competitions, propelling them to second place in the Super League standings. Meanwhile, the defeat snaps a five-match winning streak for Leigh, who drop to fifth place.

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By the Numbers
  • •Wigan scores four tries, including contributions from Field, French, Eckersley, and Hodkinson.
  • •Leigh led 8-6 at halftime before conceding four second-half tries.
  • •The match took place at Leigh Sports Village.
  • •Wigan's victory secures their tenth straight win in all competitions.
  • •Leigh's defeat ends their five-match winning streak.
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  • 9:12 PMBBC Sport — Ruthless Wigan seize on Leigh errors to go second
  • 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Ruthless Wigan seize on Leigh errors to go second
What they're saying
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Wigan make it ten wins in a row in all competitions as a careless Leigh are made to pay for their mistakes in the Battle of the Borough.

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Wigan make it ten wins in a row in all competitions as a careless Leigh are made to pay for their mistakes in the Battle of the Borough.

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