Key Points
- Round 26 this weekend
- Top of the table clash
- Leeds or Wigan battle it out for LLS
There will be seven Super League matches overall this weekend, although one game has already been played with Bradford Bulls beating Castleford Tigers 32-22 on Thursday evening.
The biggest game of the weekend and out featured preview will see joint leaders Leeds Rhinos take on Wigan Warriors at Headingley on Saturday night. The winner will go two points clear with one game remaining in the regular campaign, and with both teams playing sides next week with nothing to play for, it seems whoever wins on Saturday will win the League Leaders Shield.
Before that though, there are two matches on Friday night with something to play for. Hull KR occupy the sixth and final play-off spot and a win against Huddersfield Giants will boost their chances of clinching a top six spot.
St Helens, however, are seventh and they need to win against fifth ranked Leigh Leopards to have any chance of making the play-offs. The Saints play Hull KR in round 27, so keep an eye on their scores tonight to see if it has an impact on next week.
This page will feature a preview of the biggest game taking place this weekend, including a special player anytime try scoring acca for each game.
Let's see if you agree with my predictions, you can also check out my
Super League Round 26 acca and 1st try scorer bets.
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Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors - Saturday, September 5 - 20:00 BST
This is arguably the biggest game of the season so far in 2026. Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors both have 40 points thanks to 20 wins and five defeats from 25 matches. There are just two games to go in the regular season, so this effectively will decide who finishes top and wins the League Leaders Shield. These two met back in May at the Brick Community Stadium with the Warriors running out 24-4 winners with tries from Jack Farrimond, Adam Keighran, Noah Hodkinson and Jake Wardle. Leeds have improved that game, but so have Wigan - the Warriors have not lost in the league since May 21st and have gone 13 matches undefeated. The Warriors welcome back Junior Nsemba after missing the last eight matches with a hamstring problem, and coach Matt Peet has already revealed he will be playing at Headingley. Leeds have some good news on the injury front as well with leading try scorer Maika Sivo back in the squad after missing five games with a broken arm. James McDonnell could return to action following a pectoral injury, while Danny Levi will not be involved. This should be a close affair, but I am backing Wigan to win because I feel they have more matchwinners and star performers than Leeds. In my opinion, Leeds only perform if Jake Connor and Brodie Croft are on the same page, while Wigan can score from anywhere with Jai Field, Bevan French and Harry Smith all ready to step up if one of them is having an off day. Wigan will need to stop the ball getting wide to Sivo. He is dangerous from close range but doesn't have much after that. If Wigan keep their shape in attack and do not provide Sivo with an overlap, he will be kept quiet. This is just my opinion, I am backing the Warriors to win by 1-5 points with Adam Keighran and Zach Eckersley scoring for the Warriors, while I am backing Harry Newman to cross for the Rhinos.
Last 10 meetings:
Wigan 24, Leeds 4 (SLR11, 15/5/26)
Wigan 22, Leeds 6 (SLR27, 19/9/25)
Leeds 12, Wigan 10 (SLR5, 22/3/25)
Wigan 38, Leeds 0 (SLR26, 13/9/24)
Leeds 30, Wigan 4 (SLR21, 10/8/24)
Leeds 0, Wigan 50 (SLR25, 9/9/23)
Leeds 14, Wigan 18 (CCR6, 20/5/23)
Wigan 18, Leeds 40 (SLR12, 12/5/23)
Wigan 8, Leeds 20 (SLSF, 16/9/22)
Leeds 42, Wigan 12 (SLR20, 21/7/22)
Super League summary
Leeds have won 36 matches, including win in 2015 Grand Final and wins in 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2021 & 2022 play-offs)
Wigan have won 48 games, including win in 1998 Grand Final and wins in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2010 & 2013 play-offs)
4 draws
Leeds highest score: 70-0 (H, 2005) (also widest margin)
Wigan highest score: 68-14 (H, 1996) (also widest margin)
Leeds' RYAN HALL needs one try to draw level with NEIL FOX into joint 17th place in the list of all-time scorers in the British game.
16 Barney Hudson 372
17 Neil Fox 358
18 Ryan Hall 357
19 Paul Newlove 347
20 Josh Charnley 344
BEVAN FRENCH needs one appearance to reach 200 for his career.
- 152 for Wigan Warriors (2019-2026)
- 47 for Parramatta Eels (2016-2018)
JUNIOR NSEMBA needs one appearance to reach 100 for his career.
- 95 for Wigan Warriors (2022-2026)
- 3 for Whitehaven (2023, dual-registration)
- 1 for England (2024)
SAM WALTERS needs one appearance to reach 100 for his career.
- 53 for Wigan Warriors (2024-2026)
- 42 for Leeds Rhinos (2020-2023)
- 3 for Bradford Bulls (2022-2023, loan)
- 1 for Batley Bulldogs (2019, loan)
Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors Betting Tips
Wigan Warriors to win - 11/10 @ Betfred
Wigan Warriors to win by 1-5 points - 13/2 @ Betfred
Zach Eckersley to score a try anytime - 6/4 @ Betfred
Adam Keighran to score a try anytime - 5/2 @ Betfred
Harry Newman to score a try anytime - 2/1 @ Betfred
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Super League Round 26 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.
Toulouse vs Hull FC Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Olly Ashall-Bott - 21/20
- Paul Ulberg - 21/20
- Lewis Martin - 5/4
- Davy Litten - 7/4
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 25/1 @ Bet365
Hull KR vs Huddersfield Giants Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Tom Davies - 5/6
- Louix Gorman - Evens
- Sam Halsall - 7/4
- Joe Greenwood - 11/1
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 120/1 @ Bet365
Leigh Leopards vs St Helens Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Josh Charnley - 4/6
- Umyla Hanley - 11/10
- Jack Welsby - 9/4
- Harry Robertson - 3/1
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 45/1 @ Bet365
Wakefield Trinity vs Warrington Wolves Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Tom Johnstone - 5/6
- Cam Scott - 7/4
- Matty Ashton - 13/10
- George Williams - 5/2
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 40/1 @ Bet365
Catalans Dragons vs York Knights Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Tommy Makinson - 4/9
- Charlie Staines - 10/11
- David Nofoaluma - 7/5
- Jon Bennison - 7/5
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 15/1 @ Bet365
Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors Anytime Try Scorer Acca
- Maika Sivo - 5/4
- Brodie Croft - 7/4
- Zach Eckersley - 7/4
- Jake Wardle - 13/5
- Anytime Try Scorer Acca - 60/1 @ Bet365
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