Key Points
- Super League Play-Offs Start This Weekend
- Two reach semis, two go home
- Wakefield & Warrington to advance?
The Super League Play-Offs are here and we move a step closer to crowning the Super League Champions. League Leaders Shield winners Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos have a week off and are already in the semi-finals for finishing top and second respectively.
Who will join them?
Fourth entertains fifth on Friday evening with Wakefield Trinity hosting Leigh Leopards, while defending champions Hull KR travel to Warrington Wolves to try and keep their title defence alive.
With only two matches this weekend, I have covered both with my predictions and tips. You can also check out my Super League Play-Offs acca and first try scorer bets.
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Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards - Friday, September 18 - 20:00 BST
These two met in round 27 of the regular Super League season with Wakefield winning to secure fourth place and a home tie in week one of the play-offs. This is it for both teams, defeat and their season is over. This is why I expect it be a thriller of a game. Knockout rugby league is so exciting to watch. Trinity have been very good this season, their fourth place finish is their best in Super League and they are just one win away from a Super League semi-final tie against Wigan or Leeds. As mentioned, these two met last week with Wakefield winning 19-8 on the road. I actually believe it will be even closer this Friday. These two teams both have one of the best try scoring talents in Super League. Wakefield have Tom Johnstone, who has scored 18 tries this season, while Josh Charnley is on the wing for Leigh and he has 25 tries this season and is the Super League's all time leading try scorer. The battle between these two will be insane. Jayden Myers is unavailable for Trinity after failing the concussion protocols last weekend. Leigh will be without the departing Robbie Mulhern who has a calf problem - and there is every chance he has already played his final game for the Leopards. This one, for me, is very tough to call. Both teams have match winners all over the park. With it being at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, I think the home crowd will play a massive role in the outcome of this game. I am backing Wakefield to win by 1-5 points. When it comes to scoring tries, it is a no brainer to back both Johnstone and Charnley to score anytime tries. I am also backing the ever impressive Max Jowitt to score as well. I am looking forward to this one.
Last 10 meetings:
Leigh 8, Wakefield 19 (SLR27, 11/9/26)
Wakefield 18, Leigh 14 (SLR5, 20/3/26)
Leigh 26, Wakefield 10 (SL-E, 26/9/25)
Wakefield 20, Leigh 24 (SLR14, 15/6/25)
Wakefield 12, Leigh 20 (CCQF, 4/4/25)
Leigh 14, Wakefield 40 (SLR6, 28/3/25)
Leigh 20, Wakefield 19 (aet) (SLR26, 15/9/23)
Leigh 30, Wakefield 4 (SLR14, 4/6/23)
(at St James' Park, Newcastle)
Wakefield 12, Leigh 40 (CCR6, 19/5/23)
Wakefield 0, Leigh 32 (SLR9, 16/4/23)
Super League summary
Wakefield have won 7 matches
Leigh have won 7, including win in 2025 play-offs)
Wakefield highest score: 40-26 (A, 2017); 40-14 (A, 2025) (Widest margin: 40-14, A, 2025)
Leigh highest score: 40-18 (H, 2005) (Widest margin: 32-0, A, 2023)
MASON LINO
needs seven points to reach 500 for
Wakefield Trinity.
- 20 tries, 204 goals, 5 field goals (131 appearances, 2021-2026)
MAX JOWITT
needs 10 points to reach 500 (Super League).
- 490 for
Wakefield Trinity
(2014-2023, 2025-2026)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
MATT DAVIS
needs one appearance to reach 150 (Super League).
- 92 for
Leigh Leopards
(2023-2026)
- 53 for Warrington Wolves (2019-2022)
- 4 for London Broncos (2019, loan)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
Leigh's JOSH CHARNLEY
needs two tries to draw level with
PAUL NEWLOVE
in joint 19th place in the list of all-time scorers in the British game (not just Super League).
16 Barney Hudson 372
17 Neil Fox 358
18 Ryan Hall 357
19 Paul Newlove 347
20 Josh Charnley 345
Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards Betting Predictions & Tips
Wakefield to win - 4/7 @ Betfred
Wakefield to win by 1-5 points - 6/1 @ Betfred
Tom Johnstone anytime try scorer - Evens @ Betfred
Max Jowitt anytime try scorer - 7/4 @ Betfred
Josh Charnley anytime try scorer - Evens @ Betfred
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Warrington Wolves vs Hull Kingston Rovers - Saturday, September 19 - 17:30 BST
At the start of the season, many people thought this match up had the potential to be the actual Grand Final. Unfortunately for the defending champions Hull KR, their season has been quite stop start with poor form and suspensions, but they made the play-offs and are still in with a chance. Warrington have motored along quite well this season, they ended the weekly rounds in third place and the feeling around the club is that they are on the verge of winning the Grand Final for the first time in their history. These two teams have already met three times this season. The Wolves won both Super League games, 34-12 on home soil in July and 34-28 away from hoe in August. The other meeting happened in the Challenge Cup with the Robins winning that one comfortably 32-12. The return of George Williams following neck surgery has inspired the Wolves, the stand off is back to his best and with the World Cup around the corner, this can only mean good news for England. Ewan Irwin could feature for the Wolves for the first time since they beat Hull KR in August. He picked up a foot injury in an incident that saw Mikey Lewis receive a two-match suspension. It will be good to see these two talents go up against each other again. Hull KR named a weakened squad at St Helens last weekend because they had already qualified, but he has all his guns back available with Jez Litten, Tyrone May, Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Joe Burgess and captain Elliot Minchella all available again. It is dangerous to write off a team that no one expects to do well, and that is the case with Hull KR. They might not be at their best, but they are champions for a reason and should be treated accordingly. That being said, I like the look of Warrington and with Williams pulling the strings, I cannot see past a win for the Wolves. I am going with Warrington to win by 11-15 points. Matty Ashton and Albert Hopoate have scored 34 tries between them, so I am backing them to score a try at anytime in the 80 minutes. In Hull KR's team, they have a player in Joe Burgess that knows how to perform in the big games. I expect him to score, but this time he will fall short in reaching his sixth Grand Final.
Last 10 meetings:
Hull KR 28, Warrington 34 (SLR2, 18/8/26)
Warrington 34, Hull KR 12 (SLR19, 18/7/26)
Hull KR 32, Warrington 12 (CCSF, 10/5/26)
(at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster)
Hull KR 28, Warrington 20 (SLR27, 18/9/25)
Hull KR 8, Warrington 6 (CCF, 7/6/25)
(at Wembley Stadium)
Warrington 12, Hull KR 31 (SLR12, 23/5/25)
Hull KR 10, Warrington 8 (SL-SF, 4/10/24)
Warrington 4, Hull KR 22 (SLR20, 2/8/24)
Warrington 20, Hull KR 8 (SLR11, 9/5/24)
Hull KR 20, Warrington 22 (SLR4, 7/3/24)
Super League summary
Warrington have won 25 matches
Hull KR have won 16, including wins in 2021 and 2024 play-offs)
1 draw
Warrington highest score: 60-20 (A, 2007) (Widest margin: 54-6, A, 2019)
Hull KR highest score: 40-16 (H, 2009) (Widest margin: 36-10, H, 2015)
GEORGE WILLIAMS
needs two points to reach 500 (Super League).
- 165 for
Warrington Wolves
(2021-2026)
- 333 for Wigan Warriors (2013-2019)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
MATTY ASHTON
needs one try to reach 100 (Super League).
- 99 for
Warrington Wolves
(2020-2026)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
JORDAN DEZARIA
needs one appearance to reach 100 (Super League).
- 10 for
Hull KR
(2026)
- 1 for St Helens (2026, loan)
- 85 for Catalans Dragons (2016-2017, 2021-2025)
- 3 for Castleford Tigers (2025, loan)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
Warrington Wolves vs Hull Kingston Rovers Betting Predictions & Tips
Warrington to win - 1/2 @ Betfred
Warrington to win by 11-15 points - 13/2 @ Betfred
Matty Ashton anytime try scorer - Evens @ Betfred
Albert Hopoate anytime try scorer - 5/4 @ Betfred
Joe Burgess anytime try scorer - 5/4 @ Betfred
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Super League Play-Offs Week 1 Player Anytime Try Scorer Accas
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. Recently, I have done well with these bets, so now I am letting you join in on the fun. I'll probably get them all wrong this week now.
Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Tom Johnstone - 11/10
- Cam Scott - 21/10
- Josh Charnley - 13/8
- Edwin Ipape - 15/4
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 80/1 @ Bet365
Warrington Wolves vs Hull Kingston Rovers Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Matty Ashton - 11/10
- Albert Hopoate - 7/5
- Mikey Lewis - 11/5
- Arthur Mourgue - 3/1
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 60/1 @ Bet365
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