15th March 1966: Salford 8 Wigan 36
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Salford 8 Wigan 36 - Tuesday 15th March 1966
Venue: The Willows, Salford
Competition: League
Kick Off: 7:30pm

WiganlBacks:l

1. Ray Ashby, 2. Billy Boston, 3. David Stephens, 4. Chris Hesketh, 5. Trevor Lake, 6. Cliff Hill, 7. Frank Parr
WiganlForwards:l

8. Danny Gardiner, 9. Colin Clarke, 10. Tom Woosey, 11. Laurie Gilfedder, 12. Geoff Lyon, 13. Harry Major
WiganlSubs Used:l 14. Kevin O'Loughlin (replaced David Stephens at Half Time), 15. Tony Stephens (replaced Geoff Lyon at Half Time)

WiganlTries:l Cliff Hill 2, Frank Parr 2, Colin Clarke, Tom Woosey, Geoff Lyon, Trevor Lake
WiganlGoals:l

Laurie Gilfedder 6

SalfordlBacks:l

1. Southward, 2. Breen, 3. Bettinson, 4. Critchley, 5. Murphy, 6. Taylor, 7. Brennan
SalfordlForwards:l 8. Ogden, 9. Smart, 10. Clare, 11. Argent, 12. Wilson, 13. Hughes
SalfordlSubs Used:l (None)

SalfordlTries:l Argent, Brennan
SalfordlGoals:l

Murphy 1
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Summary:l

Wigan's form was described as "wonderful" with them producing a superb performance under the floodlights at The Willows against Salford. In the second half, Cliff Hill switched to Full Back, Ray Ashby to centre and Chris Hesketh to Stand Off whilst Kevin O'Loughlin (centre) and Tony Stephens (second row) came off the bench.
Referee:l

Joe Manley (Warrington)