Semi-Finals Preview

Four teams remain in the 2025 Betfred Super League Play-Offs – and in the race to Old Trafford.

The Semi-Finals have arrived, and a Grand Final appearance awaits the two victorious sides.

After a week off during the Eliminators, league leaders Hull KR and second-placed Wigan Warriors enter the Play-Offs.

Meanwhile, Leigh Leopards and St Helens come into the semis on the back of emphatic Eliminator wins.

The reigning champions host the Leopards, while the Robins welcome the Saints. Who will be walking out at the Theatre of Dreams on Saturday 11 October?

Only four sides remain in the race to Old Trafford ?#SuperLeague

— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 28, 2025

Friday 3 October

Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards (20.00) – live on Sky Sports

Are you ready for a blood and thunder battle in Semi Final 1? Coming up on Friday Night is the fourth instalment of the Battle of the Borough in 2025 – and this time, the stakes are higher than ever.

While the Warriors are out to defend their title for a third year running, the Leopards find themselves just 80 minutes from a maiden Grand Final appearance and are looking to go one step further.

It’s a repeat of last year’s semi-final, where the Warriors romped home to victory with a dominant 38-0 display.

This year’s meetings have been anything but one-sided, however, with all three matches providing scintillating spectacles.

Who could forget Leigh’s captivating and historic 0-1 victory back in Round 1 at The Brick Community Stadium? This is certainly something the Leopards will be hoping to replicate.

This was followed by a terrific 12-try fest in Round 11 with Wigan on the right end of a 36-28 scoreline, before Leigh had the most recent say with a hard fought 18-8 victory at The Progress with Unity Stadium in Round 17.

On Wigan’s home patch – it’s one apiece so far.

It’s set to be electric inside The Brick on Friday Night, with over 16,000 tickets already sold and the away fans’ allocation completely sold out. Get your tickets HERE.

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Bragging rights and a spot in the 2025 Grand Final are on the line, so expect both teams to be fired up and embroiled in another physical affair.

Wigan will be more determined than ever. They’ve been unable to retain the Challenge Cup and League Leaders’ Shield in 2025, meaning all focus now turns to Old Trafford and the coveted Super League trophy.

It’s theirs, but for how long?

For Leigh, they’ve proved they can be genuine contenders in the top-flight and are starting to believe they can go all the way.

Which rival will reach the Theatre of Dreams?

Warriors 21-man squad: Jai Field, Abbas Miski, Adam Keighran, Jake Wardle, Liam Marshall, Bevan French, Harry Smith, Ethan Havard, Brad O'Neill, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Liam Farrell, Kaide Ellis, Patrick Mago, Liam Byrne, Kruise Leeming, Tyler Dupree, Harvie Hill, Sam Walters, Zack Eckersley, Jack Farrimond

Leopards 21-man squad: Tesi Niu, Umyla Hanley, Josh Charnley, Gareth O'Brien, Lachlan Lam, Owen Trout, Edwin Ipape, Robbie Mulhern, Frankie Halton, Jack Hughes, Isaac Liu, Aaron Pene, Alec Tuitavake, Matt Davis, Brad Dwyer, Keanan Brand, Ethan O'Neill, Andrew Badrock, Ben McNamara, Bailey Hodgson, Joe Ofahengaue

Saturday 4 October

Hull KR v St Helens (17.30) – live on BBC Two and Sky Sports

Expect fireworks when Hull KR and St Helens go head-to-head – will the Robins be heading for second successive Grand Final, or will the Saints return to Old Trafford for the first time since 2022?

Willie Peters’ men are on the cusp of an astonishing treble but can ill-afford to get carried away just yet, as they come up against Paul Wellens’ side on Saturday.

The league leaders are back in action at Sewell Group Craven Park and will looking to create a hostile environment on home soil – which is heading for another sell out.

The last few tickets remain HERE, with Saints’ allocated area already sold out.

200 SOUTH STAND TICKETS REMAINING ?

Don’t miss out on Saturday’s Betfred Super League Play-off Semi-final in East Hull ?

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— Hull KR (@hullkrofficial) October 1, 2025

Saints will have wind in their sails for this upcoming semi, following their pulsating Eliminator victory against Leeds Rhinos last Saturday, which saw Shane Wright’s try etched in rugby league folklore.

Wide to Wright ?

One of the greatest tries you'll ever witness in #SuperLeague Play-Off history ?

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 27, 2025

The Red V are seeking a return to Old Trafford for the first time since 2022 – they’ve never done it from fifth though…

Hull KR have made it a hat-trick of wins against St Helens this year – 12-8 in Round 24, 34-4 in Round 13 and 10-20 in Round 4.

And after tasting defeat in last year's Grand Final, the hosts have added motivation to get back there.

There’s only one previous Play-Off meetings between the two sides and this was way back in 2013 with Saints running riot (46-10).

Who will come out on top on Friday night?

Robins 21-man squad: Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Jesse Sue, Jez Litten, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Dean Hadley, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella, Micky McIlorum, Sam Luckley, Jai Whitbread, Rhyse Martin, Jack Broadbent, Kelepi Tanginoa, Jack Brown, Eribe Doro, Arthur Mourgue

Saints 21-man squad: Jack Welsby, Mark Percival, Jon Bennison, Tristan Sailor, Jonny Lomax, Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, Matty Lees, Curtis Sironen, Joe Batchelor, Morgan Knowles, Moses Mbye, James Bell, Matt Whitley, Jake Wingfield, George Delaney, Noah Stephens, Jake Burns, Harry Robertson, Deon Cross, Shane Wright

GAME ON ?

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— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 2, 2025

Semi-Final 1 will get underway on Friday night with Wigan Warriors v Leigh Leopards, live exclusively on Sky Sports (K.O. 8pm). This will then be followed by Hull KR v St Helens in Semi-Final 2 on Saturday (K.O. 5:30pm) - also shown live on Sky Sports as well as BBC Two.

Tickets for the Betfred Super League Grand Final are on sale now! Will you be joining us on Saturday 11 October? Tickets start at just £30 for adults, and £15 for juniors - secure your place today!