Overview
- Wigan said Leigh owner Derek Beaumont informed them in writing that his club would not fulfil the fixture, a claim Beaumont disputes.
- Beaumont issued a 4,000‑plus word statement saying a private WhatsApp message was not formal notice, alleging cancelled away‑fan tickets and outlining safety concerns, while stressing Leigh are preparing as normal.
- Wigan stated Leigh were offered 4,600 unreserved or 5,400 reserved seats in the North Stand, an allocation set on safety advice from the independent advisory group and police.
- Both clubs named 21‑man squads, more than 17,000 tickets have been sold, and preparations are proceeding as usual, with the RFL declining to comment.
- Tabloid reports of a potential £1m fine for any withdrawal have been published but are not confirmed by league authorities.