2017 Challenge Cup final

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2017 (2017) Challenge Cup Final  ()
Hullcolours.svg Hull F.C. Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors
1814
12Total
Hullcolours.svg HFC12618
Wigancolours.svg WIG10414
Date26 August 2017
Stadium Wembley Stadium, London
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Lance Todd Trophy Marc Sneyd (HFC)
God Save The Queen and Abide with Me Laura Wright
Referee Phil Bentham
Attendance68,525
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The 2017 Challenge Cup Final was the 116th cup-deciding game of the rugby league 2017 Challenge Cup Season. It was held at Wembley Stadium in London on 26 August 2017, kick off 15:00. The final was contested by Hull F.C. and Wigan Warriors. The game saw Hull F.C. beat Wigan by 18 points to 14. [1] [2] [3]

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Background

The 2017 Challenge Cup Final marks Wigan Warriors's fifth final of the Super League era and Hull F.C.'s fifth. In addition it is the fourth time the two sides had met in the competition, having met previously in the 1958–59 Challenge Cup Final, 1984–85 Challenge Cup Final, and 2013 Challenge Cup Final, with the Warriors winning 16–0 in their most recent meeting in addition to winning both finals in the pre-Super League era. Wigan had previously won a record 19 challenge cup finals compared to Hull's four. [1] [2]

Route to the final

Hull F.C.

Hull's sixth round draw saw them nil Catalans Dragons scoring 62 points. The quarter finals saw them beat eventual Super League Grand Finalists Castleford Tigers 32 points to 24. In the semi-final they beat eventual Super League Champions Leeds Rhinos 43 points to 24. [4]

RoundOppositionScore
6th Catalanscolours.svg Catalans Dragons (H)62–0
QF Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers (H)32–24
SF Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos (N)43–24

Wigan Warriors

Wigan's sixth round draw saw a comfortable win over Championship side Swinton Lions before a tight win by a single point against local rivals Warrington Wolves. The semi-finals saw a 27 point to 14 victory over fellow Greater Manchester side Salford Red Devils. [4]

RoundOppositionScore
6th Swintoncolours.svg Swinton Lions (A)42–12
QF Wolvescolours.svg Warrington Wolves (A)27–26
SF Redscolours.svg Salford Red Devils (N)27–14

Pre-match

Fan zone

The 2017 Challenge Cup Final was the first Challenge Cup Final to have a fan zone before and during the match. The 2,000 capacity fan zone was located outside of Wembley Arena and contained ale and larger bars as well as street food vendors. House music band Conquer Rio performed at the event in addition to a small number of players making an appearance before the match. [5]

Ticketing

Over 20,000 seats in Wembley were priced at under £30 with children's tickets starting at £5. Families of four could attend for £50. All in all, this made the event a relatively cheap sporting fixture in the UK. [5]

Match details

2017 Challenge Cup Final
Saturday, 26 August
15:00 BST (UTC+1)
Hull F.C. Hullcolours.svg 18 – 14 Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors
Tries:3
Fonua Ru ball.svg 20', 47'
Talanoa Ru ball.svg 12'
Goals:3
Sneyd Rugby penalty.svg 12', 20', 47'(3/3)
1st: 12–10
2nd: 6–4
Report
Tries:3
Bateman Ru ball.svg 4'
Gildart Ru ball.svg 32'
Burgess Ru ball.svg 73'
Goals:1
Williams Rugby penalty.svg 4'(1/3)
Wembley Stadium, London
Attendance: 68,525
Referee: Flag of England.svg Phil Bentham
Lance Todd Trophy: Marc Sneyd (Hull F.C.) [6] [1]
Hull F.C.Posit.Wigan Warriors
Jamie Shaul .. Sam Tomkins
Mahe Fonua .. Liam Marshall
Josh Griffin .. Anthony Gelling
Carlos Tuimavave .. Oliver Gildart
Fetuli Talanoa .. Joe Burgess
Albert Kelly .. George Williams
Marc Sneyd .. Thomas Leuluai
Liam Watts .. Frank-Paul Nu'uausala
Danny Houghton .. Michael McIlorum
Scott Taylor .. Tony Clubb
Sika Manu .. John Bateman
Mark Minichiello .. Liam Farrell
Gareth Ellis (c).. Sean O'Loughlin (c)
Chris Green Int. Willie Isa
Danny Washbrook Int. Ryan Sutton
Josh Bowden Int. Sam Powell
Jake Connor Int. Taulima Tautai
Lee Radford Coach Shaun Wane

Post-match

Unfortunately for the development of rugby league in the British Isles, the 2017 Challenge Cup Final saw the lowest attendance of the new Wembley era, beginning with the 2007 Final, of only 68,525. [1]

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