WARRINGTON Wolves face their biggest game in years on Sunday and the whole town is getting behind their bid for cup success.

The club, which was facing relegation from the Super League just 18 months ago, stands just 80 minutes from glory and an appearance in the Challenge Cup final in Cardiff when they face arch-rivals Wigan at the Halton Stadium.

And club chairman Lord Hoyle said a win and a first Challenge Cup final appearance since 1990 would be a big boost for the town.

He added: "I ask the best crowd in Super League to give the team support throughout the game and get right behind them.

"When we took over this club we were determined to build it up and this is our best chance for years.

"We know the crowd will get behind the players and the lads will respond."

Coach Paul Cullen said the fans deserve a big day out to reward their loyalty.

He added: "There's no club in any sport whose community has contributed so much to the remarkable and rapid improvement of a sporting side.

"This stadium is only here because the people of Warrington demanded it and those that run our community need to take full credit for listening to the people who pay council tax."

Mayor Clr Pauline Nelson, who never misses a Wolves homes game, said she wished the players all the best.

She added: "It would be absolutely marvellous for the town, a real boost."

A win for the Wolves would also be a huge bonus to many businesses in the town.

Ron Taylor, of KT Travel in Penketh, said expects a few more coach bookings if the team wins at the weekend.

He said: "The only trouble is that Cardiff is such a terrible place to get in and out of."

Meanwhile the club has already put together ticket information for the final should they win on Sunday.

Tickets will go on sale to season ticket holders on Monday from noon, with tickets then going on general sale from Thursday.

The club will receive an initial allocation of 10,000, with a further 3,000 available if needed.

Tickets will be available through turnstiles one to six in the North Stand or they can be bought via a special ticket hotline.

Use the following turnstiles for the following requirements:

l Turnstile one for £25 tickets, cash and cheque only

l Turnstile two for £30 tickets, cash and cheque only

l Turnstile three for £25 and £30 tickets for credit card

l Turnstile four for £20 and £15 tickets for credit card

l Turnstile five for £20 tickets, cash or cheque

l Turnstile six for £15 tickets, cash or cheque

The ticket office window will be open for £50 or £40 tickets, for cash, cheque or credit cards.

Food and drink will be on sale in the concourse, while coach bookings will be taken in the media room via gate 12.

Season ticket holders must exchange voucher 17 and there is no limit on the number of tickets they can buy.

Alternatively, supporters can call the ticket hotline on 0871 2200260, although this will only be open to season ticket holders until Thursday.

l More cup build-up and reaction to the Easter games in Guardian Sport.