WARRINGTON Wolves will once again go head-to-head with Wigan Warriors at Magic Weekend.
The match will be the one of the six fixtures on show at Newcastle's St James' Park, taking place on Sunday, September 5, at a kick off time to be confirmed.
It means the sides will meet for the fourth Magic Weekend in a row.
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Newcastle's St James' Park will host Magic Weekend for the fifth time
Full Magic Weekend 2021 schedule (kick off times to be confirmed):
Saturday, September 4
Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils
St Helens v Catalans Dragons
Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC
Sunday, September 5
Huddersfield Giants v Wakefield Trinity
Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves
Leigh Centurions v Hull KR
Magic Weekend clashes between Warrington and Wigan have resulted in a win each for either side – The Wire won the last meeting 26-14 at Anfield in 2019 while the Warriors triumphed 38-10 in Newcastle 12 months earlier – and a 24-24 draw in 2017.
The Wire lost 38-10 to Wigan when Magic Weekend last visited Newcastle in 2018. Picture by Mike Boden
Warrington's record at Magic Weekend is mixed, with six wins and five defeats from 12 matches.
They have also never won at St James' Park in four visits, with the two clashes with Wigan being preceded by losses to Castleford Tigers in 2016 and St Helens in 2015.
Super League chief commercial officer, Rhodri Jones said: “Dacia Magic Weekend is an important part of the Betfred Super League calendar and it is great to have the event back in our plans for the upcoming 2021 season.
“Following the Prime Minister’s latest update about the easing of lockdown restrictions, we are optimistic that we will be able to welcome fans into St James’ Park to enjoy the festival atmosphere that makes Dacia Magic Weekend so special”
“With the event falling later in the calendar this year, it could be all to play for in the closing stages of the season with teams chasing the League Leaders shield, play-off spots or looking to avoid relegation.”
“I’d like to pay thanks to Dacia for their on-going support of this event as well as our event partners at Newcastle United, Newcastle City Council, Newcastle-Gateshead Initiative and NE1, and once again to Sky Sports for continuing to bring fans their excellent coverage of this unique event.”
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