Wigan Warriors to host Wakefield Trinity as Super League semi-final schedule confirmed

Wakefield and Warrington Wolves progressed to the semi-finals after enjoying wins over Leigh Leopards and Hull KR respectively in the weekend’s eliminators.

Trinity made history on Friday night as they reached their first Super League semi-final after beating Leigh 26-16 at the DIY Kitchens Stadium.

On Saturday evening, Warrington secured their spot in the semi-finals, defeating reigning champions Hull KR 35-12 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Meanwhile, League Leaders’ Shield winners Wigan and Leeds Rhinos had a weekend off as they had already guaranteed their home semi-finals after finishing inside the top two following the conclusion of the regular Super League campaign.

The first semi-final will get underway on Friday night, with Leeds hosting Warrington at AMT Headingley, which will be shown exclusively on Sky Sports (8pm).

In the second semi, Wigan will welcome Wakefield to the Brick Community Stadium on Saturday (5:30pm). It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and BBC Sport.

The winners of those two clashes will then progress to the Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday, October 3 (6pm) - live on Sky Sports.

Super League’s play-off semi-final schedule: Friday, September 25 - Leeds Rhinos v Warrington Wolves (8pm, Sky Sports only); Saturday, September 26 - Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity (5:30pm, BBC Sport and Sky Sports).