# 2020 Wigan Warriors season

The 2020 season is Wigan Warriors's 40th consecutive season playing in England's top division of rugby league. During the season, they competed in the Super League XXV and the 2020 Challenge Cup.

## Preseason friendlies

The 2020 pre-season saw three matches played including a testimonial, against Leeds Rhinos, for academy graduate Liam Farrell who has been playing for the first team since the 2010 season. The first match against the London Skolars was a continuation of an annual event between the Warriors and Skolars, resulting in a 70–6 win by the away side. The second match against the Leeds Rhinos resulted in a 10–22 loss for Wigan. The final match against derby rivals Leigh Centurions, ended in a 6–12 loss for the Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
| 17 January 2020 | London Skolars | A | 70–6 |
| 19 January 2020 | Leeds Rhinos | H | 10–22 |
| 23 January 2020 | Leigh Centurions | A | 6–12 |

## Super League

Source:

### Regular season
#### Matches

Win Draw Loss  Postponed/Cancelled/Expunged
| Date and Time | MW | Versus | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | Position | TV | Report |
| 30 January, 19:45 | 1 | Warrington Wolves | H | DW Stadium | W | 16–10 | French, Powell, Marshall | Hardaker (2) | 15,040 | 6th | Sky Sports | |
| 7 February, 19:45 | 2 | Castleford Tigers | A | The Mend-A-Hose Jungle | L | 12–16 | Byrne, Burgess | Hardaker (2) | 8,848 | 7th | Not Aired | |
| 13 February, 19:45 | 3 | Toronto Wolfpack | H | DW Stadium | W | 32–10 | Smith, French (2), Burgess, Farrell (2) | Hardaker (4) | 10,333 | 2nd | Sky Sports | |
| 23 February, 19:45 | 4 | Hull FC | H | DW Stadium | W | 26–12 | French, Manfredi, Hastings, Isa | Hardaker (5) | 12,005 | 2nd | Not Aired | |
| 1 March, 15:00 | 5 | Huddersfield Giants | A | John Smiths Stadium | W | 42–10 | Isa, Marshall (3), Powell, Manfredi, Partington, Burgess | Hardaker (5) | 6,574 | 1st | Not Aired | |
| 8 March, 15:00 | 6 | Hull KR | H | DW Stadium | W | 30–16 | Hastings (2), Farrell, Powell, Marshall | Hardaker (5) | 11,511 | 1st | Not Aired | |
| 13 March, 19:45 | 7 | Salford Red Devils | A | AJ Bell Stadium | L | 14–18 | Hastings, Powell | Hankinson (3) | 4,796 | 1st | Sky Sports | |
| 22 March, 15:00 | 8 | Catalans Dragons | H | DW Stadium | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. |
| 27 March, 19:45 | 9 | Wakefield Trinity | A | The Mobile Rocket Stadium | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. |
| Indefinite suspension of the Super League announced on 24 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |||||||||||||
| On 26 June the RFL announced the Super League would return on 2 August. |||||||||||||
| 9 August, 15:15 | 8 | Wakefield Trinity | N | Headingley Stadium | W | 23–22 | Hardaker, French, Marshall, Bibby | Hardaker (3) Drop-goals: Smith | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 1st | Sky Sports | |
| 16 August, 18:30 | 9 | Leeds Rhinos | N | Totally Wicked Stadium | W | 28–10 | Farrell, Manfredi, French (2), Bibby | Hardaker (4) | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 1st | Sky Sports | |
| 29 August, 16:15 | 10 | Catalans Dragons | N | Halliwell Jones Stadium | Postponed due to two Catalans Dragons players testing positive for COVID-19. Wigan's schedule was changed to play their round 18 tie against Castleford Tigers instead, who had been freed up in round 10 due to Toronto Wolfpack's earlier exit from the competition. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to two Catalans Dragons players testing positive for COVID-19. Wigan's schedule was changed to play their round 18 tie against Castleford Tigers instead, who had been freed up in round 10 due to Toronto Wolfpack's earlier exit from the competition. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to two Catalans Dragons players testing positive for COVID-19. Wigan's schedule was changed to play their round 18 tie against Castleford Tigers instead, who had been freed up in round 10 due to Toronto Wolfpack's earlier exit from the competition. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to two Catalans Dragons players testing positive for COVID-19. Wigan's schedule was changed to play their round 18 tie against Castleford Tigers instead, who had been freed up in round 10 due to Toronto Wolfpack's earlier exit from the competition. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to two Catalans Dragons players testing positive for COVID-19. Wigan's schedule was changed to play their round 18 tie against Castleford Tigers instead, who had been freed up in round 10 due to Toronto Wolfpack's earlier exit from the competition. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to two Catalans Dragons players testing positive for COVID-19. Wigan's schedule was changed to play their round 18 tie against Castleford Tigers instead, who had been freed up in round 10 due to Toronto Wolfpack's earlier exit from the competition. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to two Catalans Dragons players testing positive for COVID-19. Wigan's schedule was changed to play their round 18 tie against Castleford Tigers instead, who had been freed up in round 10 due to Toronto Wolfpack's earlier exit from the competition. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to two Catalans Dragons players testing positive for COVID-19. Wigan's schedule was changed to play their round 18 tie against Castleford Tigers instead, who had been freed up in round 10 due to Toronto Wolfpack's earlier exit from the competition. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. |
| 29 August, 16:15 | 18 | Castleford Tigers | N | Halliwell Jones Stadium | W | 30–22 | Powell, Burgess, Farrell, Bullock, Flower | Hardaker (5) | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 1st | Sky Sports | |
| 3 September, 18:00 | 11 | Hull KR | N | Headingley Stadium | L | 18–34 | Powell, Hastings, Smith | Hardaker (3) | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 3rd >> 4th | Sky Sports | |
| 12 September, 17:00 | 12 | Catalans Dragons | A | Stade Gilbert Brutus | W | 28–18 | Gildart, French, Burgess (2), Powell | Hardaker (4) | 5,000 | 3rd | Sky Sports | |
| 25 September, 20:15 | 13 | Wakefield Trinity | N | Halliwell Jones Stadium | W | 28–16 | Hastings, French (2), Powell, Gildart | Hardaker (4) | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 3rd | Sky Sports | |
| 29 September, 19:45 | 14 | St Helens | N | AJ Bell Stadium | L | 0–42 | | | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 4th | Sky Sports | |
| 9 October, 19:45 | 15 | Warrington Wolves | N | Headingley Stadium | W | 18–14 | Greenwood, Hardaker, Farrell | Hardaker (3) | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2nd | Sky Sports | |
| 14 October | 16 | Toronto Wolfpack | A | Lamport Stadium | Fixture cancelled following Toronto Wolfpack withdrawal from the Super League 2020. | Fixture cancelled following Toronto Wolfpack withdrawal from the Super League 2020. | Fixture cancelled following Toronto Wolfpack withdrawal from the Super League 2020. | Fixture cancelled following Toronto Wolfpack withdrawal from the Super League 2020. | Fixture cancelled following Toronto Wolfpack withdrawal from the Super League 2020. | Fixture cancelled following Toronto Wolfpack withdrawal from the Super League 2020. | Fixture cancelled following Toronto Wolfpack withdrawal from the Super League 2020. | Fixture cancelled following Toronto Wolfpack withdrawal from the Super League 2020. |
| 15 October, 17:30 | 10 | Catalans Dragons | N | Halliwell Jones Stadium | Postponed due to several Wigan Warriors players testing positive for COVID-19. The match was later cancelled as a revised date was unable to be arranged. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to several Wigan Warriors players testing positive for COVID-19. The match was later cancelled as a revised date was unable to be arranged. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to several Wigan Warriors players testing positive for COVID-19. The match was later cancelled as a revised date was unable to be arranged. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to several Wigan Warriors players testing positive for COVID-19. The match was later cancelled as a revised date was unable to be arranged. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to several Wigan Warriors players testing positive for COVID-19. The match was later cancelled as a revised date was unable to be arranged. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to several Wigan Warriors players testing positive for COVID-19. The match was later cancelled as a revised date was unable to be arranged. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to several Wigan Warriors players testing positive for COVID-19. The match was later cancelled as a revised date was unable to be arranged. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. | Postponed due to several Wigan Warriors players testing positive for COVID-19. The match was later cancelled as a revised date was unable to be arranged. NB: This match was set to be aired on Sky Sports. |
| 23 October, 17:30 | 17 | Salford Red Devils | N | Totally Wicked Stadium | W | 58–12 | Powell (2), Farrell (2), French (3), Hastings, Gildart (2) | Hardaker (9) | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2nd | Sky Sports | |
| 30 October, 19:45 | 19 | St Helens | N | Totally Wicked Stadium | W | 18–6 | Bibby, Leuluai, French, Hastings | Hardaker | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 1st | Sky Sports | |
| 6 November, 19:45 | 20 | Huddersfield Giants | N | Headingley Stadium | W | 19–6 | Powell, Hastings, Hardaker | Hardaker (3) Drop-goals: Hastings | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 1st | Sky Sports | |
| 8/9 November | 21 | Leeds Rhinos | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. |
| 12/13 November | 22 | Hull F.C. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. | Cancelled: Due to a significantly higher proportion of positive COVID-19 tests in the Hull KR squad, a decision was made to curtail the remainder of the season on 3 November. Select matches would still go ahead to enable all teams to have played a similar number of games. |

#### League table

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PP | Pts | PCT | Qualification |
| 1 | Wigan Warriors (L) | 17 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 408 | 278 | 146.8 | 26 | 76.47 | Semi-finals |
| 2 | St Helens (C) | 17 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 469 | 195 | 240.5 | 24 | 70.59 | Semi-finals |
| 3 | Warrington Wolves | 17 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 365 | 204 | 178.9 | 24 | 70.59 | Elimination semi-finals |
| 4 | Catalans Dragons | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 376 | 259 | 145.2 | 16 | 61.54 | Elimination semi-finals |
| 5 | Leeds Rhinos | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 369 | 390 | 94.6 | 20 | 58.82 | Elimination semi-finals |
| 6 | Hull F.C. | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 405 | 436 | 92.9 | 18 | 52.94 | Elimination semi-finals |
| 7 | Huddersfield Giants | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 318 | 367 | 86.6 | 14 | 38.89 | |
| 8 | Castleford Tigers | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 328 | 379 | 86.5 | 12 | 37.50 | |
| 9 | Salford Red Devils | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 354 | 469 | 75.5 | 16 | 44.44 | |
| 10 | Wakefield Trinity | 19 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 324 | 503 | 64.4 | 10 | 26.32 | |
| 11 | Hull Kingston Rovers | 17 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 290 | 526 | 55.1 | 6 | 17.65 | |
* ↑ Does not include expunged win against Toronto Wolfpack
* ↑ Following Toronto Wolfpack's decision to withdraw from the 2020 Super League due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all previous results involving Toronto Wolfpack would be expunged from the 2020 season record.
* ↑ Due to the number of games being postponed and the limited opportunities to reschedule the Super League changed the format of the table so positions would be based of win percentage thus allowing for an even competition if teams don't play all 20 matches.
* ↑ Due to the difference in regulations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in France, a capped attendance of 5,000 was permitted for the game.
* ↑ Where teams have the same win percentage, position is decided by points scored percentage (points scored divided by points conceded).

### Play-offs

Win Draw Loss
* All fixtures are subject to change
| Date and Time | Round | Versus | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | TV | Report |
| 19 November, 19:45 | Semi-final | Hull F.C. | H | DW Stadium | W | 29–2 | Burgess, Smith, Hardaker, Bibby, French | Hardaker (4) Drop-goals: Smith | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Sky Sports | |
| 27 November, 20:00 | Grand Final | St Helens | N | KCOM Stadium | L | 4–8 | Bibby | | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Sky Sports | |

## Challenge Cup

Win Draw Loss  Postponed/Cancelled
* All fixtures are subject to change
| Date and Time | Round | Versus | H/A | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | TV | Report |
| 4/5 April | Sixth round | Warrington Wolves | H | DW Stadium | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. | Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: On 16 March the Super League and RFL announced the suspension of all games until 3 April. |
| 22 August, 14:30 | Sixth round | Warrington Wolves | N | Kirklees Stadium | Cancelled: Due to the withdrawal of tier 2 and tier 3 clubs, and Toronto Wolfpack from the competition, all sixth round will be redrawn. Wigan was one of the six teams to receive a bye to the quarter-finals. NB: This match was set to be aired on BBC One. | Cancelled: Due to the withdrawal of tier 2 and tier 3 clubs, and Toronto Wolfpack from the competition, all sixth round will be redrawn. Wigan was one of the six teams to receive a bye to the quarter-finals. NB: This match was set to be aired on BBC One. | Cancelled: Due to the withdrawal of tier 2 and tier 3 clubs, and Toronto Wolfpack from the competition, all sixth round will be redrawn. Wigan was one of the six teams to receive a bye to the quarter-finals. NB: This match was set to be aired on BBC One. | Cancelled: Due to the withdrawal of tier 2 and tier 3 clubs, and Toronto Wolfpack from the competition, all sixth round will be redrawn. Wigan was one of the six teams to receive a bye to the quarter-finals. NB: This match was set to be aired on BBC One. | Cancelled: Due to the withdrawal of tier 2 and tier 3 clubs, and Toronto Wolfpack from the competition, all sixth round will be redrawn. Wigan was one of the six teams to receive a bye to the quarter-finals. NB: This match was set to be aired on BBC One. | Cancelled: Due to the withdrawal of tier 2 and tier 3 clubs, and Toronto Wolfpack from the competition, all sixth round will be redrawn. Wigan was one of the six teams to receive a bye to the quarter-finals. NB: This match was set to be aired on BBC One. | Cancelled: Due to the withdrawal of tier 2 and tier 3 clubs, and Toronto Wolfpack from the competition, all sixth round will be redrawn. Wigan was one of the six teams to receive a bye to the quarter-finals. NB: This match was set to be aired on BBC One. |
| 19 September, 17:00 | Quarter-final | Hull F.C. | N | AJ Bell Stadium | W | 36–4 | Powell, Farrell (2), French (2), Burgess, Gildart | Hardaker (4) | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | BBC Two | |
| 3 October, 14:30 | Semi-final | Leeds Rhinos | N | Totally Wicked Stadium | L | 12–26 | Smith, Hardaker | Hardaker (2) | Played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | BBC One | |

## Transfers
### In

| Player | From | Contract | Date |
| Jake Bibby | Salford Red Devils | 3 Years | June 2019 |
| George Burgess | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 2 Years | June 2019 |
| Mitch Clark | Castleford Tigers | 2 Years | June 2019 |
| Jackson Hastings | Salford Red Devils | 3 Years | July 2019 |
| Kai Pearce-Paul | London Broncos | 4 Years | November 2019 |
| Brad Singleton | Toronto Wolfpack | 3 Years | September 2020 |

### Out

| Player | To | Contract | Date |
| Samy Kibula | Warrington Wolves | 1 Year | September 2019 |
| Caine Barnes | Workington Town | Undisclosed | September 2019 |
| Dan Sarginson | Salford Red Devils | Undisclosed | October 2019 |
| George Williams | Canberra Raiders | 2 Years | October 2019 |
| James Worthington | Oldham Roughyeds | 1 Year | October 2019 |
| Callum Field | Leigh Centurions | Undisclosed | November 2019 |
| Tom Davies | Catalans Dragons | 2 Years | November 2019 |
| Sam Grant | Swinton Lions | 1 Year | November 2019 |
| Mikey Fitz | Cronulla Sharks | 3 Years | November 2019 |
| Morgan Escaré | Released | — | June 2020 |

### Loans Out

| Player | To | Contract | Date | Ref. |
| Josh Woods | Leigh Centurions | 1 Year | December 2019 | |
| Craig Mullen | Leigh Centurions | 1 Year | December 2019 | |