The last top of the table clash
between Warrington and Wigan
was on 2nd January 1994 at Wilderspool Stadium.The match was heading for a 6-6 draw when
referee Russell Smith first penalised Warrington
for foul play by Paul Cullen and then against Jonathan Davies for talking
back.This allowed Frano Botica the
opportunity to kick a long range penalty, which he duly converted to give Wigan an 8-6 victory.
Mark Forster scored the Warrington try and Davies
(pictured) kicked a goal.Martin Offiah scored
Wigan’s try and Botica kicked two goals.
That lost point ultimately cost Warrington the league title as Wigan, Bradford and Warrington all finished
the season level on points.Wigan winning the title with the best points difference.
That Wilderspool thriller was watched
by a full house of 11,397 spectators, the final time a gate of over 10,000
watched a match at Wilderspool.
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