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Wigan Warriors break slump with 38‑14 win over Bradford

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Wigan Warriors snapped a four‑match losing run with a 38‑14 victory over the Bradford Bulls at the DW Stadium. Noah Hodkinson crossed for a hat‑trick, while winger Jai Field added a brace, and tries also came from Zach Eckersley and Brad O’Neill. The win kept Wigan Warriors inside the Super League play‑off places and secured his seventh try of the season for Field.

Injuries have plagued Bradford, who surrendered 100 points in their previous two fixtures against Hull KR and Wakefield Trinity. Wigan responded by drafting 20‑year‑old George Marsden into the halves, making him the youngest play‑maker since Shaun Edwards and Mike Ford paired up 41 years ago. Marsden’s high ball sparked Eckersley’s early score and gave Wigan early momentum, that set the tone.

Bradford’s limited response came from Zac Fulton and Ethan Ryan, who each notched a try, but the Bulls could not overturn the deficit. The win lifts Wigan to 26 points, reinforcing their push for a top‑six finish, while Bradford remains mired near the bottom with mounting injury concerns. Wigan’s resurgence now rests on maintaining depth and delivering consistent performances throughout.