The 5000th Betfred Super League game sees Leeds Rhinos clash with Warrington Wolves as both sides look to close the gap to the top of the table in the early stages of the season, kick off 8pm.

On a historic night at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Sam Burgess' Wolves look to jump Leeds in the table (as the sides are only seperated by points difference) ahead of their Cup quarter final in a week's time. The Rhinos are ones to watch this week though as they come off the back of a tight result over Wigan at AMT Headingley last time out.

Here's more on the Wolves:

2025 so far...

Warrington's tight win over St Helens last time out sees them enter round six level on points with Leeds and they know a win would close them in on the leaders Hull KR and Leigh Leopards.

After coming up 80 minutes short of an Old Trafford outing in 2024 as they lost to Hull KR in the semi finals, Sam Burgess' second year at the helm saw the club invest in a handful of new recruits as well as elevating the talent within its Academy. Oli Leyland got early minutes since his move from London Broncos, as well as PNG international Dan Russell who has been an addition to the pack. Three rounds in, they also added Marc Sneyd from Salford too as a senior half to play alongside the ever-influential George Williams. Aaron Lindop's rise continues in 2025 as he has three tries in five games, but Burgess hasn't been shy to give Cai Taylor-Wray, Adam Holroyd and Max Wood their opportunity to make the step up to Super League after impressing in the Reserves and Academy competitions last year.

It's been an inconsistent start to the year for the wolf pack as they managed to squeeze past Huddersfield in round one, as well as Catalans in round two; Matt Dufty crossing in both contests. Round three's visit to Las Vegas was a tough outing at Allegiant Stadium as they fell to a 48-24 defeat at the hands of the reigning champions Wigan, which was compounded by a loss to Wakefield on home soil a week later.

Last time out though, they managed to overcome St Helens 14-12 thanks to tries from Matty Ashton and George Williams. The result moved them up to seventh in the table - a spot behind Leeds on points difference - ahead of the two sides meeting this Friday. They will also have an eye on the Cup quarter final clash against Saints too as the Wolves look to take the next step towards Wembley.

Looking ahead to their upcoming league fixtures, the Wolves take on the Rhinos on Friday before hosting Hull FC after their Cup encounter with St Helens.

A Saturday afternoon clash with the high-flying Leigh Leopards comes next in round eight before a third meeting with St Helens at the end of April and a clash with Wigan at Magic Weekend to start May.

Round Five Review

Warrington managed to get themselves a victory on the road in round five as they held on to beat St Helens 14-12 at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

Take a look at the highlights:

Standout Stats!

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Three Warrington players lead the pack with three tries in Super League each this year. Matt Dufty, Aaron Lindop and Matty Ashton have three tries apiece in 2025 - Ashton joined the side's top try scorers with one in the win over St Helens last time out.

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In his last four outings against Leeds, Dufty has scored seven tries. The full back scored a try in every meeting with Leeds in 2024, including two in a 30-18 win at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, and three in the Magic Weekend triumph.

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One draw in Super League history between the two clubs came in 2001 when nothing could separate the teams in a 24-all stalemate.

5000

Friday's game will officially be the 5,000th Super League game in history when Warrington and Leeds kick off. Both clubs have been part of every Super League season since the competition moved to the summer era in 1996, featuring in the league's finale once at Old Trafford in 2012.

Record vs Leeds

Total League wins (All time) - 82 wins

Total League wins at the Halliwell Jones - 56 wins

Warrington's Highest Score vs Leeds - Warrington 52 Leeds 18

Top Try Scorer vs Leeds - Kevin Penny (13 tries)

Top Points Scorer vs Leeds - Lee Briers (175 points)

Be at the Halliwell Jones this Friday night

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