Wigan Warriors survived a testing afternoon at Huddersfield Giants to emerge 24-10 winners, a result that preserved their charge towards the League Leaders' Shield and extended their run to eight consecutive victories.
Grit over fluency at the John Smith's
The final margin was given extra gloss by two late tries from Zach Eckersley, who completed a hat-trick, but the overall performance left coach Matt Peet far from satisfied. Peet admitted the side struggled to find their rhythm and were under sustained pressure from a side near the foot of the table.
“I’m just glad to get out of it,”
Peet expanded on that sentiment after the match, saying the contest was a different type of game and that Wigan were “far from fluent with the ball” while being “pretty tenacious”. He added that the manner of victory was secondary to securing the two points that will count at the end of the season.
What mattered on the day
- Scoreline: Wigan 24, Huddersfield 10.
- Zach Eckersley completed a hat-trick, with two late scores strengthening the margin.
- The win keeps Wigan in contention with Leeds Rhinos for the League Leaders’ Shield.
Despite the final score, it was an encounter in which Wigan were repeatedly tested. Huddersfield produced a competitive display and forced moments of anxiety for Warriors supporters, limiting the visitors' usual fluency and cohesion in attack.
Looking ahead
The victory arrives on the back of a strong sequence of results for Wigan but serves as a reminder that form can be fragile. With a local derby against St Helens on the horizon next week, Peet will want his side to sharpen up the aspects of play he highlighted as lacking.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors |
| Score | 24-10 to Wigan |
| Notable | Zach Eckersley hat-trick; Wigan's eight-match winning streak |
For supporters and the club alike, the two points are welcome, not least because league placings can hinge on small margins. But while the result keeps momentum in Wigan's favour, Peet’s frank assessment suggests there will be no complacency as the team prepare for the high-stakes derby.
