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Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

The first domestic trophy of the rugby league season is up for grabs at Wembley on Saturday as Wigan Warriors take on Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup final.

The Warriors have beaten Sheffield Eagles, Castleford Tigers and Hull KR to reach the final, while the Wire proved too proved for London Broncos, St Helens and Huddersfield Giants.

Only two points separate the two sides in the Super League table, with Wigan holding the advantage despite playing one game fewer than Sam Burgess' men.

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves

How to watch Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves and TV channel

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves kick-off time, date and venue

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves is due to start at 15:07 BST on Saturday 8th June, with the game to be played at Wembley.

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Wigan have won the last six meetings between the two clubs, including last weekend's 19-18 success at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, although both Burgess and Matty Peet fielded weakened teams ahead of the final.

The two sides will meet for only the second time in a Challenge Cup final, having previously faced off in the 1990 showpiece, when Wigan came out on top 36-14.

Peet's men have scored the most points in Super League with 357, while only St Helens and Hull KR have conceded fewer points than Warrington.

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves head-to-head record (H2H)

Wigan Warriors wins

106

Draws

0

Warrington Wolves wins

58

*H2H stats refer to all competitions.

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves team news

Wigan Warriors team news

Peet is without both Adam Keighran and Tyler Dupree due to suspension, but winger Liam Marshall has shaken off a knee injury to retain his place in the squad.

Warrington Wolves team news

Half-back George Williams will return from a one-match suspension, but prop Joe Philbin is still sidelined with an adductor issue.

Matty Ashton, Toby King and Paul Vaughan all return to the squad, having been rested last week.

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