Warriors Vs Leopards: Wigan rout Leigh 54-0 as ticket row dampens away support
The Super League derby between warriors vs leopards ended in a one-sided 54-0 victory for Wigan, a result that extended their perfect start to the Betfred Super League season and left Leigh reeling. The timing of a strongly worded pre-match statement from Leigh chairman Derek Beaumont and the subsequent large ticket return shaped the atmosphere and, arguably, the contest.
Warriors Vs Leopards at Brick Community Stadium
The clash at the Brick Community Stadium finished 54-0 in Wigan’s favour. Wigan raced into a 24-0 lead inside the opening half hour, scoring four tries in that period, and added more after the break to complete the rout. The scale of the defeat left Leigh without any points on the night and confirmed Wigan’s continued winning start to the season.
Derek Beaumont and returned tickets
Leigh chairman Derek Beaumont published a strongly worded note 40 minutes before kick-off that reignited last season’s ticketing dispute. Beaumont confirmed the club had returned 3, 550 of their allocated 5, 000 tickets, a decision that diminished what initially looked like a vocal following. The reduced away presence was quickly subdued as Wigan dominated on the field.
Scoring sequence and Adam Keighran’s accuracy
Adam Keighran opened the scoring from the right after a pass from Bevan French, and he finished the night with perfect kicking accuracy: nine goals from nine attempts. Early in the match Liam Marshall was stopped short and a later potential score was pulled back for a forward pass. Bevan French barged through two tackles to touch down, and Jai Field crashed over from close range after Harry Smith’s kick was knocked back by Junior Nsemba, all contributing to the rapid 24-0 advantage.
Second-half tries from Field, Eckersley, Nsemba, Smith and Forber
After the interval Wigan added further tries from Jai Field, Zach Eckersley, Junior Nsemba, Harry Smith and Tom Forber, cementing the 54-0 final scoreline. The post-break sequence left little doubt about the outcome and underlined Wigan’s clinical approach in both finishing and goal-kicking.
Adrian Lam on Leigh’s performance
Leigh coach Adrian Lam, who took charge of the club in 2022, described the game as likely the worst performance of his tenure. He said he wanted to put the match behind them quickly and start preparing for next week, calling the evening a “nightmare” and admitting Wigan had been “very, very good. ”
What makes this notable is the convergence of off-field controversy and on-field dominance: Beaumont’s pre-match intervention and the return of the majority of allocated tickets reduced Leigh’s presence, and Wigan responded by converting early momentum into a comprehensive victory. The cause—pre-match tensions and a depleted away following—had the effect of intensifying the home side’s advantage and leaving Leigh flat both in support and performance.
Separately, fans are scheduled to watch Hull KR take on Leeds Rhinos in Las Vegas on Saturday February 28 from 11pm, a fixture noted in coverage around the round of Super League action.
