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Wigan Warriors focused on taking on 'battle-hardened' Wakefield Trinity for spot in Super League Grand Final
Wigan Warriors are well versed in making it to the Super League Grand Final and that means being focused on one step at a time; watch Wigan Warriors vs Wakefield Trinity in the Super League semi-finals live on Sky Sports on Saturday September 26, with kick-off at 5.30pm
Tuesday 22 September 2026 07:04, UK
Wigan Warriors have been there, done that, and got the T-shirt when it comes to making it to the Betfred Super League Grand Final and so their routine is set as they hunt down the treble in 2026.
Wigan have already added two trophies to their cabinet this season having won the Challenge Cup and League Leaders' Shield, with the Grand Final just one step away.
To get there, they need to beat Wakefield in the semi-finals on Saturday September 26, live on Sky Sports after Daryl Powell's side defeated Leigh in the eliminators.
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Matt Peet lost a first final as head coach of Wigan at Old Trafford in 2025 against Hull KR, but has already made sure that such heartbreak was fuel to achieve more.
But now, with success firmly in their sights once again, Wigan will keep looking forward while being rooted in the present and ensuring they are firmly focused on the semi-finals.
"We have been through this experience a few times now, learned some lessons, and it is exciting," Peet told Sky Sports.
"It is not a case of that everything we did last year was wrong, some things we got right, we just weren't good enough on the evening.
"We will do what is right for this year's team for this moment on their journey and our journey.
"It is more about looking forward than back."
If Wigan were to win the Grand Final, it would mark Peet's 10th trophy since taking over as head coach of his hometown club in 2022, success coming under him at a staggering speed.
However, those statistics are of no importance to him and the most important trophy is always the one next in your sights.
"It is not about that, the next one is always the one," he added.
"We just want to play well in the semi-finals. Not thinking too much about Old Trafford or the trophy or talking about that.
"We know we are going to be up against a very determined and capable team in the semi-finals who have just had a fantastic win.
"They will be battle-hardened and confident so we just have to concern ourselves with that."
O'Neill: Ready to right heartbreak of 2025
2025 was a particularly unique year for Wigan under Peet. They made finals but did not win them as Hull KR swept every honour available.
They also fell to a tough 24-6 loss in the Grand Final, which saw Brad O'Neill sent to the sin-bin for a dangerous tackle.
O'Neill has been one of Wigan's standout performers across 2026, being named in the Super League Dream Team, and would love to right that wrong.
Indeed, he feels they have put themselves in the best possible position to do exactly that.
"I feel like going away together pre the semi-final when we get the week off is a great opportunity to get some work in but also a good time to bond as well and get away and fresh. Just to enjoy each other's company," O'Neill told Sky Sports.
"We have done it for the last few years and everyone seems to like it.
"I feel like it would mean a lot. Last year was a tough one to take at Old Trafford for myself personally and for the club.
"To put those wrongs right would mean a lot to us all.
"We have given ourselves the best opportunity to do it, we just have to commit now and get through this semi-final first."
Super League play-offs results and 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
The Super League play-offs are under way, live on Sky Sports, and continue all the way through until the Grand Final from Old Trafford on October 3.
