MAGIC WEEKEND RECORDS
Warrington's Kevin Brown is the only player to have appeared at all eleven previous Magic events.
Brown has played for Warrington (2017), Widnes (2013-2016) and Huddersfield (2007-2012) at the event.
The highest Dacia Magic Weekend attendance came in 2016, when 68,276 fans packed into St James’ Park over the two days.
In 2012, Warrington recorded a 68-4 win over rivals Widnes in Manchester, the biggest victory in a Magic Weekend fixture.
The Wolves have also scored the most tries by a team in one game. Warrington scored 12 tries against Salford in 2010 and Widnes in 2012.
Chris Riley scored the fastest try at Magic in 2013 when it took him exactly 1 minute to cross against St Helens.
Sean Long recorded the most points by a player in one game when he scored 27 points for St Helens against Wigan in 2008. The half scored a hat-trick and kicked seven goals plus one drop-goal.
Danny McGuire and Joel Monaghan share the record for most tries by a player at Magic, when both scored five tries in 2012.
Gareth O’Brien converted the most goals in one game when he kicked 10 against Widnes for Warrington in 2012.
ST HELENS v WIDNES VIKINGS (Saturday, 3.00pm, Sky Sports Arena)
Magic Weekend summary:
- St Helens: Won 5, Lost 5, Drawn 1
- Widnes: Won 2, Lost 4
St Helens have won nine of the last 10 meetings between the sides. The one defeat came in round 11 last season.
Widnes have won just three of the 23 Betfred Super League meetings between the sides, Saints have won 20.
Saints’ biggest SL win against Widnes came at home in 2012, a 62-0 win. The Vikings biggest SL win over St Helens was 40-26 in 2014.
Rhys Hanbury needs one appearance to reach 200 whilst in the British game.
Stefan Marsh needs one appearance to reach 150 for his career.
Patrick Ah Van needs three tries to reach a century of touchdowns whilst in the British game.
St Helens’ Regan Grace has scored tries in his side’s last four matches.
WARRINGTON WOLVES v WIGAN WARRIORS (Saturday, 5.15pm, Sky Sports Main Event/Arena)
Magic Weekend summary:
- Warrington: Won 6, Lost 4, Drawn 1
- Wigan: Won 7, Lost 2, Drawn 2
- Head-to-head: 1 Draw
Wigan have won five of the last 10 games between the sides, with Warrington winning four. There has been one draw, which came at 2017 Dacia Magic Weekend.
Wigan have won 33 of the 57 Betfred Super League fixtures between the sides, with Warrington winning 21 and there have been three draws. This includes wins in the 2013 and 2016 Grand Final.
Warrington’s biggest SL win against Wigan was a 40-10 win at home in 2016. Wigan’s biggest victory came in 2002 when they ran out 58-4 winners.
Warrington's Ryan Atkins has scored tries in the Wolves' last three meetings with Wigan (2-1-1).
Josh Charnley needs two tries to reach 200 for his career.
Harvey Livett has scored tries in Warrington’s last three games.
CASTLEFORD TIGERS v LEEDS RHINOS (Saturday, 7.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event/Arena)
Magic Weekend summary:
- Castleford: Won 7, Lost 3
- Leeds: Won 6, Lost 5
- Head-to-head: Castleford 1, Leeds 0
The Tigers have won nine of their last 10 fixtures against Leeds. The one defeat was in the 2017 Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.
Leeds have won 30 and drawn 3 of the 53 SL meetings between the sides.
The Rhinos’ biggest SL win against Cas was a 76-12 victory in 2009. The Tigers’ biggest win over Leeds came in 2017, a 66-10 win at home.
Castleford's Alex Foster has scored a try in each of the Tigers' last three meetings with Leeds.
CATALANS DRAGONS v SALFORD RED DEVILS (Sunday, 1.00pm, Sky Sports Arena)
Magic Weekend summary:
- Catalans Dragons: Won 4, Lost 6, Drawn 1
- Salford: Won 4, Lost 6
Salford have won five of the last 10 meetings between the sides, with the Dragons winning four and the teams drawing one.
In Super League, Catalans have won 12, Salford have won 11 and there has been one draw.
The Dragons’ biggest SL win over Salford was a 66-6 win in 2007. Salford’s was a 50-12 win over the Catalans last season.
Junior Sa’u is one SL appearance away from 100 (99 for Salford, 2014-2018)
Kris Welham needs two tries to reach 150 for his career.
Jodie Broughton is one SL try away from 100
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS v WAKEFIELD TRINITY (Sunday, 3.15pm, Sky Sports Main Event/Arena)
Magic Weekend summary
- Huddersfield: Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 1
- Wakefield: Won 4, Lost 7
- Head-to-head: Huddersfield 1, Wakefield 0
Huddersfield and Wakey have shared the points equally in the last 10 meetings, winning five each.
The Giants have won 31 of the 44 SL meetings between the sides, with Wakefield winning the other 13.
Trin’s biggest SL victory against Huddersfield was a 38-6 win back in 1999. Huddersfield’s biggest SL victories over Wakefield both came in 2010, 52-0 and 58-6.
HULL FC v HULL KINGSTON ROVERS (Sunday, 5.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event/Arena)
Magic Weekend summary
- Hull FC: Won 4, Lost 7
- Hull KR: Won 6, Lost 4
- Head-to-head: Hull FC won 3, Hull KR won 5
FC have won 7 of the last 10 games between the sides, including all of the last six.
The black & white army have won 17 of the 32 Betfred Super League Hull derbies.
Rovers’ biggest SL win over FC was in 2007 where they ran out 42-6 winners. FC’s biggest SL win was a 36-6 victory in 2012.
Chris Clarkson is one SL appearance away from 150
Danny Tickle is two SL tries away from 100
