Betfred Super League play-off semi-final
Wigan Warriors (6) 6
Try: O’Neill Goal: Keighran
Wakefield Trinity (8) 33
Tries: Johnstone 2, Sinfield, Hall, Rodwell Goals: Jowitt 6 Drop-goal: Lino
Wakefield Trinity produced a sensational upset to reach their first ever Super League Grand Final and end Wigan Warriors’ hopes of a treble in 2026.
Having led 8-6 at the end of a tight first period, the visitors took full advantage of Adam Keighran’s second-half yellow card, with Tom Johnstone, Jack Sinfield and Corey Hall all crossing while the Wigan centre was in the sin-bin.
England winger Johnstone had earlier replied to Brad O’Neill’s opener for the Warriors and Ky Rodwell added Wakefield’s fifth try as Trinity registered 33 unanswered points to book their spot at Old Trafford.
A Championship side as recently as 2024, Wakefield have made huge progress in recent seasons under ambitious owner Matt Ellis and experienced head coach Daryl Powell – and they are now just one win away from becoming Super League champions.
They will face Warrington Wolves in the title decider on Saturday, 3 October.
Wigan went into the play-off semi-final on a 16-game winning run and with two trophies – the Challenge Cup and the League Leaders’ Shield – already secured.
However, their hopes of getting to a fourth consecutive Grand Final were crushed on home soil by an outstanding Wakefield display.