Leigh Leopards secured their fifth consecutive win with a commanding 28-12 victory against Warrington Wolves in a Super League matchup. The result elevated Leigh one position in the standings to fifth place, moving them level on points with Warrington following the defeat.
The Leopards established control early through tries from David Armstrong and Lachlan Lam, advantages they maintained throughout the contest. Warrington responded with a try from Toafofoa Sipley to briefly cut into the deficit, but further touchdowns from Innes Senior, Joe Ofahengaue, and Umyla Hanley extended Leigh’s lead considerably. Albert Hopoate crossed late for a consolation try, though the outcome was long decided.
Leigh’s recent form has been notably strong, with the Leopards recording 10 wins in their last 12 matches since losses to Warrington in successive contests in April across Super League and Challenge Cup competition. The team defeated Warrington again at Magic Weekend three weeks prior to this fixture. With five of their remaining seven games scheduled for home, Leigh positioned themselves favorably in the playoff race.
Both sides received disciplinary action during the encounter, with Josh Charnley sin-binned for head contact and Leon Hayes penalised for a dangerous tackle. Warrington’s defeat marked their third loss in four matches this month, while Leigh prepared for an upcoming home fixture against Wigan Warriors. Warrington faced a trip to Castleford Tigers in their next fixture.
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