Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity renew their rivalry after Wakefield secured a historic fourth-place finish in Super League. The Challenge Cup winners aim to reach the semi-finals for the first time, while Wakefield seeks redemption after a play-off defeat last year. Daryl Powell's side finished sixth in their promotion year but now stand as a top-four challenger.

Joe Ofahengaue emphasized the need for better execution, stating the team got their game plan wrong in the previous encounter. "If we get our game plan on, we can really make some noise in this play-offs," he said. Making the Grand Final at Old Trafford is the ultimate goal, described as meaning "everything" for the squad. Powell expects Leigh to step up intensity, but believes his team can play better.

The winner advances to the semi-finals, with both clubs chasing firsts in their histories.