Warrington Wolves’ runs will have the chance to end at Wigan

WARRINGTON Wolves’ class of 2024 have made a happy habit of breaking down barriers.

And on Friday, they’ll get another chance — and a pretty formidable one at that.

Having ended a five-year wait for a Challenge Cup final appearance and a seven-game losing streak against neighbors St Helens already this year, Sam Burgess’s side will be looking for another success at the end of a similar run against another rival in Wigan Warriors this weekend.

They’ve already had two this year – so will it be third time lucky?

As with games against the Saints so far this year, clashes with the Warriors in recent years have only brought pain and defeat for Warrington.

A 10-6 win at Magic Weekend 2021 was the last time they were victorious against Wigan, with all seven meetings since then going the Cherry and Whites’ way.

This round includes June’s Challenge Cup Final at Wembley – an 18-8 win for Wigan – and the preceding Super League round 13 clash which Matt Peet’s men edged out by a single point (19 -18).

The Wire were knocked out by Wigan at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in the Super League a week before the Challenge Cup final (Image: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

The Wire will also become the latest team to attempt to end the formidable record the Warriors have amassed on home soil.

They have been victorious in their last 17 home games in all competitions, with the last away team to record a win at the new Brick Community Stadium being Leeds Rhinos, who won 40-18 last May.

Their phenomenal home winning streak actually began against Warrington – a 14-12 Challenge Cup quarter-final win the following month – and also includes a 26-12 Super League victory in July 2023.

The Wire’s last visit to Wigan saw them lose 26-12 last July (Image: SWPix.com)