Leigh Leopards supporters banned after incident at Wigan Warriors play-off clash

Leigh Leopards have released a statement following a crowd disturbance incident during October's Super League semi-final play-off defeat at Wigan Warriors.

Conducting a thorough investigation process, the club identified and interviewed 10 people in connection with the incident, with a total of seven supporters handed a suspended six-month ban. Two supporters have been handed one-year bans, with another given an indefinite ban.

The club say they will not tolerate any behaviour that involves the use of pyrotechnics, which such items banned from the stadium. The statement read: "The club would like to remind supporters that pyrotechnics are prohibited in stadiums and are against the stadium, club, and RFL policies.

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"For the safety of all, we remind supporters that Leigh Leopards will not tolerate the use of any pyrotechnics at fixtures both at home and away, and we will impose sanctions for a breach of these regulations. The club would like to place on record its thanks to the authorities, Wigan Warriors, and its supporters for supporting the investigation.

"We look forward to focusing on the 2025 season ahead and trust that supporters will enjoy another fantastic season safely for the enjoyment of all."

Leigh begin the 2025 Super League season with another trip to Wigan on Thursday 13 February. Adrian Lam's side will be looking for revenge, having lost the play-off tie 38-0.

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