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Match Preview: Challenge Cup R4 vs Wakefield

With three consecutive wins to their name in 2025, Leeds Rhinos return to Betfred Challenge Cup action on Friday night as Brad Arthur's side travel to face Wakefield Trinity in round four at The DIY Kitchens Stadium, kick off 8pm live on the BBC.

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Opposition Profile

Name: Wakefield Trinity

Founded: 1973

Stadium: The DIY Kitchens Stadium

Head Coach: Daryl Powell

Captains: Mike McMeeken

2026 League Rank: 6th

2025 Cup Finish: Quarter Finals (Lost 20-12 vs Leigh Leopards)

2026 Top Try Scorer: Cameron Scott, Will Tate (4 tries)

2026 Top Points Scorer: Max Jowitt (48 points)

Star Names: Tyson Smoothy, Tom Johnstone, Caius Faatili, Will Tate


Head to head

Wakefield Wins: 5

Leeds Wins: 15

 

Wakefield Challenge Cup Titles:

Leeds Challenge Cup Final Titles: 14 (1909-10, 1922-23, 1931-32, 1935-36, 1940-41, 1941-42, 1956-57, 1967-68, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1999, 2014, 2015, 2020)


Round Three Recap


Last time out in the Cup


Tickets available now

Tickets for the game can be purchased online via tickets.therhinos.co.uk, priced at just £20 for Adults, £14 for Concessions* and £8 for Juniors.

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