It mentioned on here it will be teh biggest crowd for at least 7 years so that means 64,000+ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-leagu ... 69vxl7jd4o Quote “It’s perfect timing for us to be able to confirm this extension as we look forward to another fantastic occasion at Old Trafford this weekend, with our biggest Grand Final crowd for at least seven years," said Rhodri Jones, managing director of Rugby League Commercial, the Rugby Football League's business arm.'"

It mentioned on here it will be teh biggest crowd for at least 7 years so that means 64,000+ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-leagu ... 69vxl7jd4o Quote “It’s perfect timing for us to be able to confirm this extension as we look forward to another fantastic occasion at Old Trafford this weekend, with our biggest Grand Final crowd for at least seven years," said Rhodri Jones, managing director of Rugby League Commercial, the Rugby Football League's business arm.'"

I think a bit of circumstance has helped, with a major part in it being the fact the Yorkshire clubs aren't really bothering with plays offs anymore

Leigh being away in two local games played it's part and HKR are selling pretty much every game out. The crowd at Warrington for the Saints game was probably the only slight downer but for whatever reason, Warrington fans haven't quite backed the side this year as you would expect, given how good they've been. The big surprise was probably the home supports of Salford and ourselves in the home games. We've pretty much been hardcore only for our home play offs in recent years but it was well above that on Saturday.

Club just tweeted initial allocation sold out they have requested more, details in due course

I do think the upturn of the team and the connection with the community has a lot to do with the extra ticket sales in the semis. Also I went to the Leeds semi 3 years back and that was poorly attended by Wigan. Leeds brought loads and it felt like it lifted them. I do understand people not wanting to pay double the money and will hold out for the GF.

Full of half empty that place - for the GF - is always a pants atmosphere.
Air horns don’t count.

Finals don't tend to have the best atmospheres whether it's rugby, football or whatever. Wembley finals in football always feel a little underwhelming.

You’re not far wrong there but I’ve been to Wembley for club finals & big England games and enjoyed excellent atmospheres.

Apart from “Wigan, Wigan, Wigan” I can’t recall a single song I’ve heard sung at OT for any of the GF’s I’ve been at.

The singing fans are spread out a little more in finals I guess - in contrast to the vast majority of games with unreserved seating/standing.

More than anything I'm hoping to see a better game than last year. I don't want to be selfish as any Wigan win is great but these days I'm just as keen to see high quality rugby (I.e. intensity, skill, drama etc).

Very much agree with that. Remember walking away from last year a little deflated despite the win.

What problems to have, eh

Think you will hear more on Saturday. Even the west stand at Wigan join in!!

I don’t think Wigan will play an expansive game.

Not many left looking at both the clubs map or the rfl!

Same! Think that was due to hardly any opposition fans being there. Should be great this time tho. Imagine a Bevan French special in front of the Stretford end!!!

Question on getting the train back from Old Trafford into Wigan or Chorley.

I'm travelling up from London on Saturday by train then need to get to either Wigan or Chorley train station after the game. Has anyone got the train back before and what are the best options and likely waiting times outside the ground? I think I need to get a bus or tram into Manchester Oxford Road?

Good luck with that one



you may get a train to Wigan if you are lucky (they cancelled all trains back to Wigan until about 10.30 last year), and there are no trains running on one of the lines through Bolton (due to electrification works)

trying to assist though, but i wouldnt hold my breath that these run going off how bad they've been generally

Oxford Rd - 21.14 and 21.30 to Wigan
Piccadilly - 21.44 to Wigan (1 change)
Oxford Rd - 21.46 to wigan (2 changes)
rest rail replacement

Looks like Chorley could be your best bet with a train every 30 mins from Manchester Piccadilly from 21.00 through to 23.30

I'm in the same boat; risk one of those trains, or take the car?

We've decided to go from Netwon-le-Willows this year due to rail replacement buses and lack of trains from Wigan. Loads of options to and from Newton and only takes 18 mins no stops to both Victoria and Piccadilly. It was a nightmare trying to get back to Wigan last year.

Fair point, i hadnt thought of Newton le Willows, even though i use it regular to travel to Chester to visit my daughter, and i've just checked the trainline, and there are plenty of trains / trains per hour

Thanks. I think Chorley looks the better option then.

The V1 and V2 buses runs from Manchester back up rhe east lancs might be a better option than trains. https://tfgm.com/travel-updates/live-de ... -infirmary

The V1 and V2 buses runs from Manchester back up rhe east lancs might be a better option than trains. https://tfgm.com/travel-updates/live-de ... -infirmary

Got two tickets in block W203 when they went on sale on Saturday night, but wondered why the block directly behind the sticks was not on sale, were they saving it for the general release or had it already been sold?

Depends how many touts have as well, there are always loads outside the stadium.

The victoria to newton le willows is also transpennine express , I find the much less likely to be cancelled like northern fail trains

62,000 sold and a max of 69 000 will be allowed

Can't understand why the RFL are drip feeding tickets into circulation, they must know of the demand to see this game so why not just put what's left up for sale.