The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Widnes Vikings at 1.09 — an implied 85% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Halifax Blue Sox: opened 6.60, closed 7.60 (12%)
• Widnes Vikings: opened 1.12, closed 1.09 (85%)
• Draw: closed 35.00 (3%)

Half-time: Halifax Blue Sox 0 - 4 Widnes Vikings.

Widnes Vikings — recent form

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• 2026-06-21Hunslet Hawks 0-46 Widnes Vikings

Halifax Blue Sox — recent form

• 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