Overview

• Wigan says Leigh owner Derek Beaumont informed them in writing at 10:37pm on Tuesday that Leigh would not fulfil Friday’s Super League semi-final.
• Wigan states Leigh were offered either 4,600 unreserved seats or 5,400 reserved seats in the North Stand, a figure above the 10% minimum set for away fans.
• The allocation was set by the independent Safety Advisory Group and Wigan’s ground safety officer after police consultation, with a separate endorsement from Super League.
• Beaumont issued a 4,000-plus word statement calling Wigan’s account misleading, alleging private WhatsApp messages were shared, claiming some Leigh fans had tickets cancelled, and raising safety concerns.
• Beaumont indicated he intends to play if issues such as reinstating cancelled tickets and providing crowd-management assurances are addressed, as both clubs named 21-man squads and preparations continue.