Wakefield Trinity will host local rivals Huddersfield Giants at the DIY Kitchens Stadium on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Round 16 of the Betfred Super League.
The hosts sit fifth in the table after winning four of their last five matches, including a 36-10 victory over Hull FC.
Huddersfield remains at the bottom of the standings following an eight-match winless run.
Team News and Coach's View
Wakefield Head Coach Daryl Powell made one change to his 21-man squad, drafting forward Jordan Williams to replace Matty Storton.
Powell noted that while the team suffered a heavy 48-10 loss to Wigan Warriors two weeks prior, the squad bounced back strongly in their last outing.
"We had a little bit of a rattler in terms of the Wigan game - they are playing at another level at the minute and we were well below our level, but overall we are in a good place," Powell said.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining performance levels across the remaining twelve games of the regular season to secure a strong finish.
"We have got a good opportunity to improve and get after these 12 games.
We are over half way through the season and we've given ourselves a really good platform," Powell added.
Wakefield previously defeated Huddersfield 18-16 in Round 2 back in February, continuing a four-match winning streak against the Giants.
"It is about kicking on now and being consistent in the way we play and making sure our standards don't drop too much," Powell explained.
He added that individual preparation and accountability within the squad would be vital for achieving their goals.
"That comes down to individuals being tuned in and ready to play the game every week and delivering what we know we can," Powell noted.
The visitors are currently led by a new coach and are trying to recover from a 38-6 defeat against St Helens.
Zac Woolford drops out due to a head injury assessment while Adam Swift returns.
"They have got a new coach and he is talking about increasing their fitness levels and things like that," observed Powell.
Huddersfield has secured only two victories out of 15 games this season, placing them four points behind their closest table rivals, Castleford Tigers.
"New coaches have an impact and I think they might have a few players back this week.
If you take all that into account, it comes down to us just focusing on us and making sure we are tuned in," said Powell.
The match will be refereed by Tom Grant, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p. m.
before an anticipated bumper crowd at the stadium.
"Looking at Huddersfield, the way they have played the last two weeks, they are having a dig. I think that's certainly the case.
I think we have to be mindful if you sit off a team and let them play, then every rugby league team is dangerous," concluded Powell.
