RETRO SPORT: Wigan Warriors in 1988 - including the Wembley homecoming

Wigan Warriors in 1988 – featuring the Wembley celebrations after beating Halifax in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday April 29, the homecoming and other matches from that season 35 years ago.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 3rd Jun 2023, 15:45 BST

RETRO – 1988 Photographs by Frank Orrell

Wigan hooker Nicky Kiss obliges a young fan by taking his picture with the Challenge Cup as the team bus arrives at Wigan town hall for a civic reception on Sunday 1st of May 1988 after their Wembley triumph.

1. 1988

Wigan hooker Nicky Kiss obliges a young fan by taking his picture with the Challenge Cup as the team bus arrives at Wigan town hall for a civic reception on Sunday 1st of May 1988 after their Wembley triumph. Photo: Frank Orrell

The Wigan team and injured Steve Hampson celebrate with the trophy after beating Halifax in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 29th of April 1988. Wigan won the match 32-12.

2. 1988

The Wigan team and injured Steve Hampson celebrate with the trophy after beating Halifax in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 29th of April 1988. Wigan won the match 32-12. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan's Ellery Hanley avoids the tackle of former team-mate Gary Stephens to score a try against Halifax backed up by Andy Goodway and Kevin Iro in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 29th of April 1988. Wigan won the match 32-12.

3. 1988

Wigan's Ellery Hanley avoids the tackle of former team-mate Gary Stephens to score a try against Halifax backed up by Andy Goodway and Kevin Iro in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 29th of April 1988. Wigan won the match 32-12. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan winger Joe Lydon dives over the line to score a try against Halifax in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 29th of April 1988. Wigan won the match 32-12.

4. 1988

Wigan winger Joe Lydon dives over the line to score a try against Halifax in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 29th of April 1988. Wigan won the match 32-12. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wembley Halifax