Challenge Cup semi-final sells out

Widnes Vikings and Castleford Tigers fans will be in Leigh in force on Sunday afternoon, with the RFL having confirmed that the Challenge Cup semi-final between the two teams has sold out.

That means a capacity crowd of 12,005 will be in attendance at Leigh Sports Village, eager to see which team will make it to Wembley for the first time in over two decades.

“It is fantastic to see the last remaining tickets get snapped up,” said RFL Marketing Director Mark Foster.

“These fans are clearly hungry for what is sure to be a fascinating semi-final tie.

“Leigh Sports Village is a top-quality venue and I anticipate an electric atmosphere on Sunday. The fans of both Widnes and Castleford are incredibly passionate, so we can expect the decibel levels to be sky high.

“Tickets for the final at Wembley Stadium are also selling well and I would urge any fans who are looking to attend the final to act as quickly as possible to secure their seats.”