The Warrington Wolves will face a significantly altered Castleford Tigers side this weekend as both teams look to secure momentum in the Super League season. The Wolves have named a 21-man squad that includes academy product Charlie McKler, who could make his first-team bow, while Castleford have brought in several additions following injuries and a short-term loan out.
Warrington selection and changes
Warrington’s matchday squad features a mixture of established names and younger prospects. The 21 players selected are headed by full-back Cai Taylor-Wray and include experienced campaigners such as Marc Sneyd, Toby King and Ben Currie. The squad also lists Sam Powell, who has been named among the replacements, and Charlie McKler as the potential debutant.
- Notable inclusions: Charlie McKler (36)
- Recalled to the bench: Sam Powell (14)
- Rested or absent from this selection: James Bentley, Ben Hartill, Kelepi Tanginoa
Castleford’s enforced reshuffle
Castleford arrive with significant personnel changes. Two key attacking players are sidelined by hamstring injuries, and one of their wingers has been temporarily moved to Doncaster on a month-long loan. To cover those absences the Tigers have added Fletcher Rooney, George Hirst, Louis Senior and Tylor Sharpe to the group, with Sharpe in contention for a first appearance for the club.
The Tigers’ 21-man list contains a mixture of senior squad members and those stepping up to fill gaps created by injury and loan moves. The reshuffle is likely to have an impact on Castleford’s combinations, particularly out wide where the hamstring injuries have bitten.
Match officials and form
The fixture will be refereed by Liam Moore. Warrington will be seeking to respond after a 28-12 defeat to Leigh Leopards last week, while Castleford will look to build continuity despite the forced alterations to their side.
| Recent meetings (last 10) | Result |
|---|---|
| SLR5 (21/3/26) | Warrington 72 |
| SLR19 (20/7/25) | Castleford 20, Warrington 14 |
| SLR13 (30/5/25) | Warrington 34, Castleford 24 |
| SLR23 (23/8/24) | Castleford 6, Warrington 28 |
| SLR3 (1/3/24) | Warrington 30, Castleford 8 |
| SLR24 (2/9/23) | Warrington 66, Castleford 12 |
| SLR16 (23/6/23) | Castleford 23, Warrington 14 |
| SLR6 (24/3/23) | Castleford 0, Warrington 38 |
| SLR25 (25/8/22) | Warrington 18, Castleford 19 |
| SLR19 (16/7/22) | Castleford 35, Warrington 22 |
Across these ten meetings, Warrington have recorded more victories, underscoring their historical edge in the fixture list.
What supporters should expect
For fans following the Wolves, attention will centre on whether the younger players called into the squad can step up and how quickly the team recovers from last week's loss. For Castleford supporters, the immediate concern is how the side adapts to missing front-line attacking options and whether the loan recall for one of their wingers affects cohesion.
Kick-off details and ticketing information are published by the clubs; supporters travelling to the match should check official club channels for any late team updates.
This match provides an early test of depth for both squads and could offer opportunities for younger players to stake a claim for more regular involvement as the season progresses.
