Bradford 

1. Mumby, 2. Sampson, 3. McGowan, 4. Johnson, 5. Mercer, 6. Wilson, 7. Harkin, 8. Skerrett, 9. Noble, 10. Hamer, 11. Hobbs, 12. Fairbank, 13. Stewart. Sub: Pinner.

Tries: (None)
Goals: David Hobbs 2

Andy Gregory was back in dispute with coach Graeme Lowe after being left on the bench in each of Wigan's last three matches. His refusal to sit on the bench saw him dropped again and although Wigan won this cup tie away at Bradford, his class was certainly missed. It was a similar game to the John Player Semi Final earlier in the season. Bradford tried hard but Wigan always had too much class and a sin bin for Fairbank didn't help the Northern hope. Wigan took the lead in the 9th Minute when Shaun Edwards kick rebounded to himself off the posts. Kevin Iro converted for 6-0. Bradford hit back with two penalties from David Hobbs but a Joe Lydon penalty goal had Wigan 7-4 ahead at the break. A Nicky Kiss dart from dummy half increased the lead to 13-4 second half for Wigan and the game was sealed with a try in the 78th Minute try from Ged Byrne, who had only just returned to the field for Dean Bell.

Bradford 4 Wigan 7

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1988-1989 Silk Cut Challenge Cup Second Round

Saturday 11th February 1989
Castleford 18 Widnes 32 (BBC Grandstand)

Sunday 12th February 1989
Bradford Northern 4 Wigan 17
Hull Kingston Rovers 28 Chorley Borough 4
Leeds 24 Carlisle 4
St Helens 28 Barrow 6
Sheffield Eagles 20 Oldham 32
Wakefield Trinity 4 Featherstone Rovers 10
Warrington 56 Keighley 7