The interesting record Wire extended by beating Leigh
LAST week, we asked whether or not Warrington Wolves would be able to use their 'home away from home' at the Totally Wicked Stadium to their advantage in the Challenge Cup semi-finals.
They did just that and in doing so, they made it a fifth victory in a row at the home ground of neighbours St Helens encompassing two cup semi-finals and three trips to face Saints.
Not only that, but they also kept up an interesting record they have over vanquished opponents Leigh Leopards, whom they beat 21-14 to book a Wembley date with Hull KR on June 7.
The result means Warrington have still never lost to Leigh on neutral ground – a record stretching all the way back to 1901.
That year, the sides drew 0-0 in Wigan in the South West Lancashire and Border Towns Cup Final – and a replay never took place.
They then met in London in 1955, when Loftus Road hosted the ITV Television final which The Wire won 43-18.
Much closer was the 1982 meeting in a Premiership Trophy first round replay, which was due to be held at Wilderspool until the main stand was destroyed by fire to render the ground temporarily unusable.
The tie was switched to Wigan's Central Park, with Warrington running out 10-9 winners.
Finally, the two sides met at the Totally Wicked Stadium in 2021 when Super League rounds were being played behind closed doors at various grounds due to Covid restrictions. Warrington were 44-12 winners that day.
Many thanks to 'Stanski' for his research on this piece
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