Key Points
- Super League Grand Final On October 3
- New Name On The GF Trophy
- Warrington to win first Super League Title?
The 2026 Super League season comes to a close on Saturday with Warrington Wolves taking on Wakefield Trinity in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.
For the second season in succession, there will be a new name on the Grand Final Trophy. Hull Kingston Rovers won the Grand Final for the first time in 2025, while neither Warrington or Wakefield have ever won the Grand Final.
Below you will find my Grand Final match preview, some interesting stats and my tips on who will be victorious at Old Trafford.
Warrington Wolves vs Wakefield Trinity Grand Final Betting Tips - Saturday, October 3 2026
Having backed Warrington Wolves to beat Leeds Rhinos on the road last weekend to book a place in the Grand Final, I was feeling quite smug, but I soon came crashing down to earth when Wakefield dumped out Wigan Warriors a day later.
It was arrogance or cockiness that I though Wigan would win, they had not lost since May and I truly believed they would have the better of Wakefield over the 80 minutes. I was wrong. Trinity were outstanding and fully deserved their win. Yes, there were some talking points, but over 80 minutes the better team made it to the Grand Final - The question is can they go on and win it?
I expect fans of every Super League team apart from Warrington Wolves and Castleford Tigers will be cheering on Wakey this Saturday. The Wolves have become the butt of all jokes with fans chanting 'It's always your year' at them seeing as they haven't been crowned champions since 1955.
They could have the last laugh and become the sixth name on the Grand Final Trophy and end a lifetime of hurt, while Wakefield could become the most hated team in Super League by not being able to stop Warrington end their rut.
This is difficult to call. Warrington are a brilliant side, coached by Sam Burgess. They have the likes of George Williams. Ben Currie, Matty Ashton, Danny Walker and Albert Hopoate, and probably have the better team on paper. However, if Wakefield perform like they did against Wigan, then they could blow Warrington away.
The only change to Warrington's squad from last week is Jordy Crowther coming in for Max Wood. This means Cai Taylor-Wray is in with a chance of returning for the first time since September 11. He has had his injury struggles and Burgess has been reluctant to throw him back in. I do not expect him to play, and I feel Josh Thewlis will start at fullback.
Jazz Tevaga has been cleared to play despite being charged for a trip on Wigan's Liam Marshall. He only received three penalty points, which meant he did not pass the six point threshold that warrents a ban. Coach Daryl Powell has named the same 21-man squad he took to Wigan.
Personally, I would like Wakefield to win, but I think it is a game to far for them. They put everything they had into that win over the Warriors, and I am not sure they can do it again.
I am backing Warrington to win by 11-15 points with Matty Ashton and Albert Hopoate scoring for them, while I expect Tom Johnstone to score for Wakefield to hopefully cement his place in the England World Cup squad a couple of days later. For the Rob Burrow Award for man of the match, I am backing George Williams to end his Wire career on a high and take out the top personal accolade from the game.
Grand Final Squads
Warrington Wolves 21-man squad: Cai Taylor-Wray, Josh Thewlis, Toby King, Albert Hopoate, Matty Ashton, George Williams, Luke Yates, Danny Walker, James Harrison, Sam Stone, Ben Currie, Sam Powell, Liam Byrne, Jordy Crowther, Ewan Irwin, Leon Hayes, James Bentley, Joe Philbin, Arron Lindop, Josh Smith, Kelepi Tanginoa.
Wakefield Trinity 21-man squad:
Max Jowitt, Cameron Scott, Corey Hall, Tom Johnstone, Jake Trueman, Mason Lino, Mike McMeeken, Tyson Smoothy, Ky Rodwell, Jazz Tevaga, Jay Pitts, Caleb Hamlin-Uele, Caius Faatili, Harvey Smith, Isaiah Vagana, Lachlan Walmsley, Jack Sinfield, Jayden Myers, Josh Rourke, Tray Lolesio, Zac Lipowicz
Last 10 meetings:
Wakefield 25, Warrington 18 (SLR26, 5/9/26)
Warrington 27, Wakefield 16 (SLR3, 28/2/26)
Wakefield 40, Warrington 10 (SLR11, 18/5/25)
Warrington 16, Wakefield 30 (SLR4, 9/3/25)
Wakefield 42, Warrington 6 (SLR20, 30/7/23)
Warrington 32, Wakefield 18 (SLR11, 5/5/23)
Wakefield 30, Warrington 24 (SLR15, 12/6/22)
Warrington 12, Wakefield 16 (CCR6, 27/3/22)
Warrington 22, Wakefield 38 (SLR6, 19/3/22)
Wakefield 28, Warrington 22 (SLR19, 15/8/21)
Super League summary
Warrington have won 36 matches
Wakefield have won 24 games
Warrington highest score: 80-0 (H, 2015) (also widest margin)
Wakefield highest score: 50-10 (H, 2002) (also widest margin)
No Previous Final meetings
(Warrington won 0, Wakefield won 0)
Warrington Wolves - Super League Grand Final appearances
James Bentley
2022 Lost (v St Helens, 24-12) *
2020 Won (v Wigan, 8-4) **
*
for Leeds
**
for St Helens
Liam Byrne
2025 Lost (v Hull KR, 24-6) *
2024 Won (v Hull KR, 9-2) *
*
for Wigan
Toby King
2023 Won (v Catalans, 10-2) *
2018 Lost (v Wigan, 12-4)
2016 Lost (v Wigan, 12-6)
*
for Wigan
Joe Philbin
2018 Lost (v Wigan, 12-4)
Sam Powell
2023 Won (v Catalans, 10-2) *
2020 Lost (v St Helens, 8-4) *
2018 Won (v Warrington, 12-4) *
2016 Won (v Warrington, 12-6) *
2015 Lost (v Leeds, 22-20) *
2014 Lost (v St Helens, 14-6) *
*
for Wigan
Kelepi Tanginoa
2024 Lost (v Wigan, 9-2) *
*
for Hull KR
George Williams
2018 Won (v Warrington, 12-4) *
2016 Won (v Warrington, 12-6) *
2015 Lost (v Leeds, 22-20) *
2014 Lost (v St Helens, 14-6) *
*
for Wigan
Warrington have used 35 players in this season's Super League campaign. Ben Currie, Albert Hopoate and Danny Walker have made the most appearances, featuring in 28 of the Wolves' 29 regular season and play-off games.
Wakefield Trinity - Super League Grand Final appearances
Tom Johnstone
2023 Lost (v Wigan, 10-2) *
*
for Catalans
Mike McMeeken
2023 Lost (v Wigan, 10-2) *
2021 Lost (v St Helens, 12-10) *
2017 Lost (v Leeds, 24-6) **
*
for Catalans
**
for Castleford
Wakefield have used 29 players in this season's Super League campaign, with only Cameron Scott and Jake Trueman playing in all 29 of Trinity's regular season and play-off games.
Grand Final Betting Tips
- Warrington to win - Evens @ Betfred
- Warrington to win by 11-15 points - 17/2 @ Betfred
- Matty Ashton to score a try anytime - 11/8 @ Betfred
- Albert Hopoate to score a try anytime - 11/5 @ Betfred
- Tom Johnstone to score a try anytime - 6/4 @ Betfred
- George Williams to win Rob Burrow Award - 4/1 @ Betfred
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Super League Grand Final Player Anytime Try Scorer Acca
This is a new section I have added to my rugby league tips. These are some of the personal bets I place each weekend. I choose the Super League games I want to watch - normally all of them that do not clash with Wigan - and I place a four player try scorer acca on each game. I do not think there will be a lot of tries scored, but I will do a four player acca with two from each team any way.
Grand Final - Warrington Wolves vs Wakefield Trinity Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Matty Ashton - 6/4 @ Bet365
- Albert Hopoate - 11/5 @ Bet365
- Tom Johnstone - 7/4 @ Bet365
- Isaiah Vagana - 10/3 @ Bet365
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 85/1 @ Bet365
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