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Wigan Warriors Beat Wakefield Trinity in Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Thriller

12 April, 2026.Sports.7 sources

Key Takeaways

Wigan edged Wakefield 26-22 to reach the Challenge Cup semi-finals.
Wakefield led 12-0 before Wigan recovered to win.
Wigan will face St Helens in the semi-final.

Wigan Triumphs at Belle Vue

Wigan Warriors edged out Wakefield Trinity in a pulsating Challenge Cup quarter-final at Belle Vue.

“Tempers flare, sin bin call, repeat or revenge and Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors talking points Wigan Warriors edged out Wakefield Trinity to book their spot in the Challenge Cup semi-finals Wigan Warriors set up a Challenge Cup semi-final clash with St Helens as they beat Wakefield Trinity 26-22 at Belle Vue”

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Zach Eckersley scored two tries for Wigan, with Patrick Mago, Liam Marshall and Jai Field grabbing one each.

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Jake Trueman opened the scoring for Trinity and Ky Rodwell, Tom Johnstone and Cam Scott also crashed over for the hosts.

The victory means Wigan will play bitter rivals St Helens in the semi-finals.

Wakefield's main exit was locked when the fire broke out.

Sin Bin Controversy

Wakefield were dealt a big blow when prop Jazz Tevaga was sent to the bin for a petulant kick-out.

Referee Liam Moore opted for yellow despite the severity of the incident.

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Wigan reaped the rewards of their numerical advantage right on half-time.

Eckersley dotted down on the right wing after getting on the end of another kick by Smith.

Max Jowitt added the extras to move on to 1,000 points for Trinity in his career.

Eckersley's Double Secures Win

Eckersley got his second of the half to dot down the winner.

“Wigan Warriors edged a humdinger of a Challenge Cup tie, winning 26-22 at Belle Vue on Sunday afternoon to tee up a semi-final against rivals St Helens”