Warriors to face Sheffield in Challenge Cup

[josie andrews]

Match Preview: Sheffield (Challenge Cup)

IN ASSOCIATION WITH DAVANTI TYRES, HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AHEAD OF OUR BETFRED CHALLENGE CUP THIRD ROUND TIE AT SHEFFIELD EAGLES.

The Warriors start their Challenge Cup defence with a visit to the Olympic Legacy Park on Friday night (7:30pm K.O.) to take on Championship opposition.

Tickets and Travel

Tickets for the tie remain available to purchase directly through Sheffield Eagles online HERE. Please note tickets will be taken off sale at 10pm tonight (Thursday 6 February).

Official Club travel will depart Robin Park Arena at 3.30pm on the day of the game. Coach tickets will remain on sale until 12pm on Friday 7 February and can be purchased online HERE.

Supporters are urged to use public transport, or make use of the local park and ride options, where possible. A limited number of parking spaces will be available in the Leeds Road Car Park or The English Institute of Sport – each car park has a limited number of disabled parking spaces to be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Both car parks will be £5 per vehicle and available on a first come first served basis. There will also be limited street parking around the ground free of charge.

Squad News

Matt Peet has selected his 21-player squad to face the Eagles.

1 Jai Field
3 Adam Keighran
5 Liam Marshall
6 Bevan French
7 Harry Smith
10 Luke Thompson
11 Junior Nsemba
12 Liam Farrell
13 Kaide Ellis
15 Patrick Mago
16 Liam Byrne
17 Kruise Leeming
19 Tyler Dupree
20 Harvie Hill
21 Sam Walter’s
22 Zach Eckersley
23 Tom Forber
24 Jack Farrimond
26 Jacob Douglas
27 Harvey Makin
29 Taylor Kerr

Opposition

Sheffield Eagles head coach Craig Lingard has revealed his 21-player squad for the tie.

2 Ben Jones-Bishop
3 Kris Welshman
4 James Glover
5 Matty Dawson-Jones
6 Cory Aston
8 Eddie Battye
10 Tyler Dickinson
12 Joel Farrell
13 Titus Gwaze
15 Evan Hodgson
16 BlakeBroadbent
17 Mitch Clark
18 Jack Bussey
20 Lewis Peachey
21 Ryan Miller
22 Masi Matongo
23 Alex Foster
24 Oliver Roberts
25 Jayden Billy
26 Jack Walker

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Previous Meetings

Bevan French scored a hat-trick when Wigan knocked Sheffield out the Challenge Cup last season.

Last ten meetings:

Wigan 44, Sheffield 18 (CCR6, 22/3/24) (at DW Stadium)
Sheffield 34, Wigan 50 (CCR4, 17/4/10) (at Bramall Lane)
Sheffield 12, Wigan 36 (SLR22, 21/7/99) (at Don Valley Stadium)
Wigan 28, Sheffield 0 (SLR13, 2/6/99) (at Central Park)
Wigan 44, Sheffield 6 (SLR17, 16/8/98) (at Central Park)
Sheffield 6, Wigan 36 (SLR5, 9/5/98) (at Don Valley Stadium)
Sheffield 17, Wigan 8 (CCF, 2/5/98) (at Wembley Stadium)
Wigan 22, Sheffield 10 (Prem-SF, 21/9/97) (at Central Park)
Sheffield 24, Wigan 22 (SLR17, 10/8/97) (at Don Valley Stadium)
Wigan 58, Sheffield 2 (SLR14, 29/6/97) (at Central Park)

Previous Challenge Cup meetings:

Wigan 44, Sheffield 18 (CCR6, 22/3/24) (at DW Stadium)
Sheffield 34, Wigan 50 (CCR4, 17/4/10) (at Bramall Lane)
Sheffield 17, Wigan 8 (CCF, 2/5/98) (at Wembley Stadium)

Coaches Quotes

Matt Peet has spoken on the Challenge Cup’s significance, his squad selection, and Friday night’s opponents ahead of the visit to Sheffield.

Peet said: “The players have seen a lot of each other in opposed sessions so it will be great to continue our progression with a competitive fixture. Sheffield are a proud Club with a great history, and they have a lot of players with Super League experience. It will be a proper test and one that we look forward to.”

Read Peet’s full preview HERE.

Kit Check

The Warriors will compete in their navy based Kappa away kit at Olympic Legacy Park.

Not got yours? Our exciting 2025 Kappa playing and training range can be purchased in-store and online HERE.

Match Officials

The referee in charge will be Jack Smith whilst Aaron Moore and Dean Bowmer have been named as the touch judges for the tie.

How to Follow

Please note tomorrow’s cup tie will not be televised.

Listen Live

Listen to free audio commentary of Sheffield Eagles v Wigan Warriors from 7:20pm via our Mixlr page HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:

WiganTV is on Mixlr

Social Media:

Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with every piece of the action via our social media channels and website:

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

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[ian.birchall]

Any news on when Wardle will have recovered from his end of 2024 season operation?

[manchesterwarrior]

Possibly snow /rain later in Sheffield, already digging out the hat/gloves/fleece/waterproof

[endoman]

I'm 10 miles down the road from the ground, bitter east wind when I've just taken the dog out. No idea how much shelter there is at the ground, not much I don't think! Wrap up warm.

[ddtftf]

No coverage by Wigan TV or have I missed a post ??

[Wiganer Ted]

Wigan TV are doing a radio commentary I think. Millsy and Bilko.
Game kicks off 19.30 but don't know what time their commentary will start.

[Mike]

Wigan TV are doing a radio commentary I think. Millsy and Bilko.
Game kicks off 19.30 but don't know what time their commentary will start.

How to Follow

Please note tomorrow’s cup tie will not be televised.

Listen Live

Listen to free audio commentary of Sheffield Eagles v Wigan Warriors from 7:20pm via our Mixlr page . Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:

WiganTV is on Mixlr

[josie andrews]

I'm 10 miles down the road from the ground, bitter east wind when I've just taken the dog out. No idea how much shelter there is at the ground, not much I don't think! Wrap up warm.

We are here, eventually & it’s Baltic
Sat in car as nowhere local to get a hot drink or anything!

[endoman]

I'm 10 miles down the road from the ground, bitter east wind when I've just taken the dog out. No idea how much shelter there is at the ground, not much I don't think! Wrap up warm.

We are here, eventually & it’s Baltic
Sat in car as nowhere local to get a hot drink or anything!

Centertainment is not too far away. Plenty eateries there. Maybe something in ICE Sheffield which is nearer,

[ddtftf]

Score Sheffield Eagles 6 /24 to Wigan