Wigan Warriors to Face St Helens in Betfred Women’s Super League Semi-Final Showdown
The stage is set for an exciting clash as Wigan Warriors prepare to go head-to-head with St Helens in the semi-finals of the Betfred Women’s Super League. The highly anticipated match will take place away from home for Wigan, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 PM on Sunday, September 22nd at the Totally Wicked Stadium. The semi-final tie promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for a spot in the Grand Final.
The end of the regular season has paved the way for this pivotal fixture, and the arrangements for the semi-finals have been officially confirmed. St Helens, having finished the regular season on a high note, clinched the League Leaders’ Shield with a dominant 68-0 victory over Barrow Raiders at their home ground on Friday evening. This impressive performance solidified their top position and set the stage for their upcoming semi-final clash against Wigan Warriors.
Wigan Warriors, having secured their place in the semi-finals, will travel to face their rivals, St Helens, in what is expected to be a closely contested match. The Totally Wicked Stadium will be the battleground where these two formidable teams will battle it out for a chance to compete in the Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final. The stakes are high, and both teams will be determined to secure their spot in the final and take one step closer to claiming the championship.
**Ticket Information**
For fans eager to attend the semi-final, tickets for the match can be purchased directly from St Helens online through their official ticketing website. Tickets will remain available for purchase online until kick-off. Additionally, for those who prefer to buy tickets on the day of the match, contactless payment will be accepted at the turnstiles in the Totally Wicked North Stand.
Ticket prices are as follows:
– Adults: £5
– Concessions: £3
– Under 16s: £2
The semi-final fixture will be part of a historic double header of women’s sport at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Earlier in the day, Liverpool FC will kick off their new campaign against Leicester City at 2 PM. Following the football match, the stadium will undergo a quick transition from football to rugby league in preparation for the Betfred Women’s Super League semi-final.
In addition to the St Helens vs. Wigan Warriors match, the other semi-final will see Leeds Rhinos taking on York Valkyrie at AMT Headingley. Kick-off for this match is scheduled for 5 PM. This semi-final is a repeat of last year’s Grand Final, where York Valkyrie emerged victorious with a 16-6 win over Leeds Rhinos. Despite York’s strong performance, Leeds’ points difference has granted them home advantage for this fixture.
Both semi-final matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, allowing fans to follow the action from both fixtures. Coverage of the Leeds Rhinos vs. York Valkyrie game will start at 5 PM, with the St Helens vs. Wigan Warriors match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM.
The winners of these semi-finals will advance to the Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final, set to take place on Sunday, October 6th. The final will be hosted at the home ground of the finalist with the highest ranking from the regular season, and it will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports with kick-off at 4:30 PM.
As the semi-final match-ups are set, fans can look forward to a weekend of top-tier women’s rugby league action, with the potential for dramatic moments and exceptional performances as teams vie for the chance to lift the Super League trophy.
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