In a decisive clash in the Betfred Super League, the Leigh Leopards secured their spot in the top six by overwhelming St Helens 48-10 on October 7, 2023. This defeat marks the first time in the Super League era that St Helens will miss the play-offs.

Leigh opened the scoring with a try from Josh Charnley, followed by efforts from David Armstrong, Umyla Hanley (two tries), and Adam Cook, establishing a commanding 24-10 lead at halftime. St Helens managed tries from Jacob Douglas and Tristan Sailor, but it was not enough to counter Leigh’s offensive prowess.

Key moments included:

• Mark Percival being sin-binned early in the second half
• Edwin Ipape extending Leigh's lead with a powerful try
• Hanley adding his second and Jacob Alick-Wiencke and Robbie Mulhern contributing further tries as the rain poured down.

Leigh's victory confirms their place in the play-offs for the fourth consecutive season, currently sitting fifth in the table. With a chance to move up to fourth, they await the final round of fixtures.

The match began with Leigh capitalizing on a mistake from St Helens, leading to Charnley's opening try. His celebration included signing a mock contract, coinciding with the announcement of his new deal extending to the 2027 season.

Overall, Leigh's performance showcased their strengths and resilience, while St Helens faced a disappointing end to their season.