1895 Cup Final: Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs LIVE
We’ll bring you all the updates from the showpiece occasion in what is a very special day for both clubs.
Batley Bulldogs, three times Challenge Cup winners, are playing at Wembley for the first time in their 143-year history, while Halifax return to the national stadium for the first time since 1988.
It promises to be an enthralling day.
1895 Cup Final: Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs LIVE
They’re having a real go!
Batley captain, James Brown, head bandaged, has a go. Denied. Martyn Reilly is next. Denied also. Then Kieran Buchanan. Panthers’ defence is seemingly made of steel.
Halifax 12-6 Batley
Another set of six for the Bulldogs
Bulldogs are sensing another try. They nearly get in on the left but an interception is knocked on and Batley have another six.
Halifax 12-6 Batley
Into the final ten minutes...
Simple question: How are the nerves Halifax and Batley fans?
Halifax 12-6 Batley
Batley pressure
Batley camped in the Fax 10, Meadows with the grubber and he tries to run onto it himself but Pickersgill claims it.
Halifax 12-6 Batley
GAME ON
Now it’s the Batley fans’ turn to sing. There is a spring in the Bulldogs’ steps. Fax looked comfortable. 12 minutes remaining.
Halifax 12-6 Batley
It’s a lovely try
It’sd a great try too, on the last, they keep it alive, working it from left to right and Morton scampers over in the corner