THE schedule for Sam Burgess' first season in charge of Warrington Wolves looks set to become clear this week.

It is understood the 2024 Super League fixtures are likely to be revealed towards the back end of the week, meaning supporters up and down the competition will be able to plan their campaigns.

It means we will soon know the opposition for Burgess' first game as a top-grade head coach, against whom The Wire will be hoping for a Round One victory for the third year in a row.

Under Daryl Powell, Warrington thrashed Leeds Rhinos - their most frequent opening-day opponents - 42-10 at The Halliwell Jones Stadium to kick off 2023 in what was the seventh Round One meeting between the two clubs.

Warrington Guardian: The Wire thrashed Leeds Rhinos 42-10 in their opening fixture of 2023The Wire thrashed Leeds Rhinos 42-10 in their opening fixture of 2023 (Image: SWPix.com)

Wire’s record in Super League openers is distinctly mixed, with a slight weighting towards victories.

Last year's dominant showing was their 15th victory in 28 opening-day matches during the summer era.

They have lost 12 Round One fixtures with one draw – the 20-20 sharing-of-the-spoils at Hull FC back in 2012.

Their biggest opening-day win was the 58-0 thrashing of Harlequins in 2010, with their heaviest Round One loss being a 58-20 hammering at Bradford Bulls in 1997.

Warrington Guardian: Chris Bridge scores during the 58-0 thrashing of Harlequins on the opening day of the 2010 seasonChris Bridge scores during the 58-0 thrashing of Harlequins on the opening day of the 2010 season (Image: Mike Boden)

Last year was also the 12th time Warrington have started a Super League season with a home fixture and the first since Steve Price’s side beat Leeds 26-6 in Round One of 2019.

They have started 14 of the 27 Super League years with away fixtures with two being held on neutral ground – the 2011 defeat to Huddersfield Giants at Millennium Magic and 2021’s loss to Castleford Tigers behind closed doors at Headingley during the Covid pandemic.

Warrington Guardian: Blake Austin marked his Wire debut with a try the last time they were at home in a Super League opener, against Leeds Rhinos in 2019Blake Austin marked his Wire debut with a try the last time they were at home in a Super League opener, against Leeds Rhinos in 2019 (Image: Mike Boden)

Of the current Super League line-up, Hull KR and Leigh Leopards are the only side Warrington are yet to face in an opening-day fixture.

Wire have faced both Wigan Warriors and Harlequins/London three times in Super League openers while Salford Red Devils, St Helens, Castleford Tigers, Hull FC, Huddersfield Giants and Halifax have all provided their opposition twice.

They have also opened up seasons against Catalans Dragons (2017), Wakefield Trinity (2004) and Bradford Bulls (1997).

Warrington Wolves opening Super League fixture results

2023 - Wire 42 Leeds 10

2022 – Leeds 20 Wire 22

2021 – Castleford 21 Wire 12 (Headingley, neutral venue)

2020 – Wigan 16 Wire 10

2019 – Wire 26 Leeds 6

2018 – Wire 12 Leeds 16

2017 – Catalans 20 Wire 12

2016 – Leeds 10 Wire 12

2015 – Wire 22 Salford 8

2014 – Wire 8 St Helens 38

2013 – Wire 40 Castleford 24

2012 – Hull FC 20 Wire 20

2011 – Huddersfield 28 Wire 18 (Millennium Magic)

2010 – Wire 58 Harlequins 0

2009 – St Helens 26 Wire 14

2008 – Wire 32 Hull FC 20

2007 – Wigan 10 Wire 16

2006 – Wire 6 Salford 24

2005 – London 28 Wire 24

2004 – Wire 34 Wakefield 20 (first game at HJ)

2003 – Huddersfield 8 Wire 20

2002 – Wire 30 Halifax 22

2001 – Wigan 34 Wire 6

2000 – Wire 48 London 18

1999 – Halifax 14 Wire 16

1998 – Leeds 30 Wire 8

1997 – Bradford 58 Wire 20

1996 – Leeds 18 Wire 22