Challenge Cup and 1895 Cup finals day: Wakefield Trinity at Wembley LIVE
We’ll bring you all the updates from the showpiece occasion in what is a very special day for the Trin.
Trinity have had to wait 45 years for this day. Their last appearance at the iconic national stadium came in 1979 when they were defeated 12-3 by Widnes in the Challenge Cup final. Will they be returning to West Yorkshire with the first piece of silverware on offer in 2024?
Stay with us on the Wakefield Express to find out! Kick off is at 5.45pm.
Challenge Cup and 1895 Cup finals day: Wakefield Trinity at Wembley LIVE
Goodbye - for now!
That’s it for the live blog Thank you for your company! We will have reaction as and when we get it when the players are back in the tunnel!! It could be a long evening! Enjoy the win Trin fans! Massive congratulations from us at the Wakefield Express! See you all soon and for those at Wembley, safe trip back to West Yorkshire. Good night.
Celebrations
The joyous celebrations are continuing on the pitch. The Trin fans and players are lapping this up, and rightly so!
THE LIFT
And there it is!! The celebrations can well and truly begin as Wakefield are handed the trophy!! Brilliant scenes here at Wembley!
Daryl Powell
The Wakey head coach is giving an interview on our screens. He looks as proud as punch as his players make their way to claim the trophy!
Royal Box
What a moment this will be for Matty Ashurst and the players - they will soon be scaling the steps to the Royal Box at Wembley!
Full time
We will have a match report for you online shortly plus reaction from the Wakefield camp after this stunning 50-6 win!
Full time
They have simply blows Sheffield Eagles away. The players are getting a fantastic reception from the Trin fans. Days like this don’t come around too often! Drink it in!
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