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Super League play-offs: Dates, format, schedule as Wigan, Leeds, Wakefield, Warrington vie for spot in Grand Final at Old Trafford

Wakefield beat Leigh, while Warrington defeated Hull KR in the play-offs; Trinity now face Wigan Warriors and the Wolves meet Leeds Rhinos in the semi-finals; the Super League semi-finals begin on Friday September 25, live on Sky Sports

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Wigan Warriors win their sixth League Leaders' Shield and lift the trophy once again

We have whittled the competition down to four and we now know exactly who will fight who for a place in the Betfred Super League Grand Final.

Wigan Warriors emphatically wrapped up a domestic double with a 50-12 win over Catalans Dragons to secure the League Leaders' Shield.

That adds to their Challenge Cup win and now they are on the hunt for the treble if they can win in 'the big dance' at the Grand Final.

They have now had a week's rest, as have Leeds Rhinos who finished second despite their final-round loss to Hull FC.

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Wigan Warriors thrashed Catalans Dragons 50-12 to finish top of the Super League table and win the League Leaders' Shield. Wigan needed victory in the final round to guarantee top spot

The final league table top six finished as: Wigan Warriors, Leeds Rhinos, Warrington Wolves, Wakefield Trinity, Leigh Leopards, and Hull KR.

Wakefield saw off Leigh on Friday to book their place in a first Super League semi-final.

Warrington then showed their steel to beat Hull KR in the second eliminator.

Four remain and now we will whittle it down to the two teams who will do battle to win the trophy everyone has been hunting.

What is the format?

The format now is simple. Third-place finisher Warrington beat Hull KR who came sixth. Fourth-placed Wakefield beat fifth-placed finisher Leigh for a spot in the semi-finals on Friday.

The lowest-ranked winner of those contests, so the team that finished lowest in the league table, take on Wigan Warriors. After Warrington's win, that means Wakefield will head to the home of the League Leaders' Shield winners.

Warrington will face Leeds Rhinos in the second semi-final.

When are the semi-finals?

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Liam Farrell scores a try for Wigan Warriors against Catalan Dragons after announcing his retirement

Leeds Rhinos host Warrington Wolves on Friday September 25, with kick-off at 8pm.

Wigan Warriors will face Wakefield Trinity on Saturday September 26, with kick-off at 5.30pm.

Both matches will be shown live on Sky Sports.

The winners of those two contests then advance to the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday October 3.

Super League play-offs schedule

Eliminators

Friday September 18: Wakefield Trinity 26-16 Leigh Leopards

Saturday September 19: Warrington Wolves 35-12 Hull KR

Semi-finals

Semi-Final 1 - Friday September 25: Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves, 8pm KO on Sky Sports

Semi-Final 2 - Saturday September 26: Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity, 5.30pm KO on Sky Sports

Grand Final

Saturday October 3: Old Trafford, 6pm KO on Sky Sports

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