The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Halifax Blue Sox at 1.10 — an implied 84% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Keighley Cougars: opened 7.40, closed 6.80 (14%)
• Draw: closed 35.00 (3%)
• Halifax Blue Sox: opened 1.09, closed 1.10 (84%)

Half-time: Halifax Blue Sox 12 - 4 Keighley Cougars.

Keighley Cougars — recent form

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Halifax Blue Sox — recent form

• 2026-08-16Halifax Blue Sox 10-11 Widnes Vikings
• 2026-08-09Halifax Blue Sox 20-28 Barrow Raiders
• 2026-07-05Halifax Blue Sox 30-22 Swinton Lions
• 2026-06-28Halifax Blue Sox 12-48 Doncaster Dragons