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Round 20 Preview | Part One

23 Jul 2025

Round 20 Preview | Part One

Super League’s Split Round has arrived, with the six Round 20 fixtures being spread across the final weekend of July and the first weekend of August.

Part One will take place this weekend as the Play-Off race is gathering pace and every clash is crucial…

Thursday 24 July

Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos (20.00) – live on Sky Sports

A classic awaits on Thursday Night as Wakefield Trinity welcome Leeds Rhinos.

It’s set to be a mouthwatering showdown between two play-off contenders which could test the extended capacity of the DIY Kitchens Stadium, with over 8000 tickets already sold.

Trinity have the chance to climb back into the top six while a victory would lift the Rhinos to joint second – for 24 hours at least.

The sides have already faced off twice in 2025 in two epic encounters, but tomorrow’s West Yorkshire Derby will matter the most, with a vital two points at stake.

Milestones could be reached with Leeds legend Ryan Hall set to make his 350th appearance in Blue & Amber in tomorrow's fixture.

Trinity playmaker Mason Lino is also on for his 150th career appearance on Thursday night.

Daryl Powell has made three changes to his Trinity side who emphatically beat Huddersfield, 10-46.

The hosts will be without Caleb Hamlin-Uele, Thomas Doyle and Isaiah Vagana for this game with a mixture of injury and suspension ruling the three players out. 

Powell is able to recall Oli Pratt after recovering from his hip knock that kept him on the sidelines in recent weeks while Oliver Russell also returns after his two-week loan at Salford.

Youngster Noah High is the third man that comes into the side. 

Brad Arthur has made one enforced change to his 21-man squad for Thursday’s trip.

Centre Ethan Clark-Wood is ruled out with a shoulder injury and is replaced in the wider squad by Jack Sinfield, who has recovered from an ankle injury. Teenager Presley Cassell has retained his place in the squad as has fellow Academy graduate George Brown.

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Friday 25 July

Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons (20.00) – live on Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

There’s more action at The Brick Community Stadium this week as Wigan Warriors take on Catalans Dragons.

The champions were stunned by an impressive Hull FC side less than seven days ago and will need to bounce back on home turf if they are to reduce Hull KR’s lead at the top of the table to two points.

With the race for Play-Offs and League Leaders’ Shield is reaching its ultimate peak, can the Warriors push the Robins all the way?

They will have to keep winning if so!

And on Friday, it’s two teams in contrasting form and at opposite ends of the table. Wigan have won the last five meetings, including a comfortable 48-0 victory in the south of France this May and a 30-8 home triumph back in 2024.

Catalans, who have won just won of their last ten matches, will need to put in a much-improved performance if they are to compete will the Warriors and regather some much-needed confidence and momentum.

Could Joel Tomkins’ side possibly cause an upset, or will it be a big Wigan win?

For the Warriors, head coach Matt Peet has made two changes to his squad as Jack Farrimond and Noah Hodkinson replace Kian McDermott and Jai Field, who is absent after failing a HIA last time out.

Star man Bevan French also remains on the sidelines.

For the Dragons, Bayley Sironen, Jordan Dezaria and Fouad Yaha replace Arthur Romano, Nick Cotric and Paul Séguier in the squad.

Saturday 26 July

Hull FC v Huddersfield Giants (15.00) – live on Sky Sports+ and SuperLeague+

The third and final game of Round 20 Part One is another one of high importance.

The Black & Whites entertain Huddersfield Giants at the MKM Stadium and are aiming to make it three wins on the spin.

It’s going to be a warm welcome for John Cartwright’s men after their magnificent victory over the champions in Round 19, but can they back it up with another perfect performance?

Hull also managed to record their first home victory after a very long wait of 355 days in Round 18. Will there be more celebrations in West Hull this weekend?

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Standing in their way are a Huddersfield side that Luke Robinson will be expecting an immediate response from, following their disappointing home drubbing by Wakefield in Round 19.

A top six spot is at stake for the home side, with Wakefield Trinity as their main competition at the moment, and Warrington Wolves not too far behind.

Last time these teams met was at Magic WKND – and it was the Giants that came away with a thrilling 12-10 victory.

Will FC make it one step closer to a Play-Off place, or can Huddersfield achieve their first league double over an opponent in 2025?

Fans can find all the relevant information and kick-off times for these Round 20 fixtures here.

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