Warrington thrash Wigan to take their place at top of Super League table

• Wigan Warriors 4-40 Warrington Wolves
• Teenager Lindop and Ashton run in doubles for Wolves

When the dust settles on this most extraordinary of Super League seasons, it is highly likely that all six teams who make the playoffs look back on this night as one of the most pivotal of them all.

Let us begin at the top, and this outstanding victory for Warrington Wolves. As recently as a fortnight ago, the battle for the League Leaders’ Shield was considered done and dusted when Wigan Warriors beat St Helens, who at the time were second but could finish this weekend sixth, such is the congested nature of the competition in 2024.