Wakefield Trinity have named a 21-man squad for Friday’s top-of-the-table clash with Leeds Rhinos, with Daryl Powell making just one change to the side that beat Catalans in the South of France.
The match, Trinity Vs Rhinos, is scheduled for Friday 7 August at 8pm at the DIY Kitchens Stadium and will be played in front of a sold-out crowd at Belle Vue.
A season series split so far
The two teams have already met twice in 2026 and have one win apiece. Wakefield Trinity dumped the Rhinos out of the Challenge Cup at Belle Vue earlier in the year, before Leeds Rhinos claimed revenge at AMT Headingley in May.
That background gives this one extra weight, even before kick-off. With both sides sitting at the top end of the table, the fixture is more than just another derby. It is also a chance for Wakefield Trinity to back up their recent form and for Leeds Rhinos to respond in another big-game setting.
One change after the Catalans win
Powell’s decision to make only one change underlines how settled Wakefield Trinity look heading into the contest. After the win in the South of France, the head coach has kept the bulk of the group together for a match that should draw plenty of attention in Wakefield.
The sold-out atmosphere only adds to the sense of occasion. For Wakefield Trinity and Leeds Rhinos, this is the kind of fixture that can shape momentum as the run-in continues.
