Wigan hold off Warrington but are left with worries for Wembley rematch

Wigan hold off Warrington but are left with worries for Wembley rematch

Warrington Wolves 18-19 Wigan WarriorsWigan’s Adam Keighran sent off during second half

Wigan struck a potentially significant psychological blow for next Saturday’s Challenge Cup final with a narrow victory over their Wembley opponents, Warrington. Even though they move level on points with St Helens at the top of Super League it may have come at an enormous cost.

Both sides rested key men with one eye on Wembley with the visitors emerging victorious despite trailing 12-0 early on. However, the world champions did not emerge unscathed. Their winger, Liam Marshall, who scored one of their three tries, spent most of the second half nursing an apparent knee injury and there are disciplinary concerns over at least three that would definitely be in their London lineup.

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