Wakefield shock Wigan to reach first Grand Final
Summary
Wakefield Trinity defeated Wigan Warriors 33-6 in the Super League semi-final to reach their first ever Grand Final. Wakefield will play Warrington Wolves in the final on October 3, ending Wigan’s hopes of a treble in 2026.Key Facts
- Wakefield Trinity scored 33 points while Wigan Warriors scored 6.
- Tom Johnstone scored two tries for Wakefield.
- Wakefield took advantage of Wigan’s Adam Keighran being sent to the sin-bin (temporary suspension) during the second half.
- Wakefield were recently a lower division team (Championship) in 2024 but have improved rapidly.
- Wigan had won 16 games in a row and secured two trophies earlier in 2026.
- The match was held before the Grand Final, which will be at Old Trafford stadium.
- Five clubs have won the Grand Final since 1998; Wakefield becoming the sixth new winner.
- Jack Sinfield will play in the Grand Final, following in the footsteps of his father Sir Kevin Sinfield, a former champion.
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