Overview

• Wigan said Leigh owner Derek Beaumont wrote at 10:37pm on Tuesday stating his club would not play in Friday’s semi-final.
• Leigh were offered either 4,600 unreserved or 5,400 reserved seats in the North Stand at the 25,000-capacity Brick Community Stadium.
• According to Wigan, the allocation was set by the independent safety advisory group and the club’s ground safety officer after police consultation, with Super League advice endorsing the approach.
• Leigh did not provide a detailed public response, with Beaumont unavailable for comment and the club posting only a social media countdown; the RFL has been contacted for comment.
• Wigan said they continue preparations for the 3 October fixture and will issue further information as the situation develops.