By Chris Lord
May 9 2007

Warrington Wolves will be looking to progress into the next stages of the Carnegie Challenge Cup on Sunday when part timers Barrow are the visitors to the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Barrow come into the match sitting top of National League Two, but Super League side Warrington are expected to breeze through to the next round. Click to read the match preview.

 

CARNEGIE CHALLENGE CUP 2007
ROUND FIVE 

WARRINGTON WOLVES v BARROW RAIDERS

The Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington
Sunday 13th May 2007, Kick Off - 3pm

Warrington Wolves will be looking to progress into the quater finals of the Challenge Cup and a step closer to a place at The New Wembley stadium for the final in August when National League Two side Barrow Raiders travel to The Halliwell Jones stadium. Wolves finally looked to be back to there best in the impressive 50-18 defeat of Salford City Reds in the Millenium Magic clash played at The Millenium stadium in Cardiff. Barrow are currently top of the National League Two following 5 victories out of 5 so far in 2007 and are sure to provide a stern test for the Wolves on Sunday.

Warrington Wolves and Barrow Raiders (NL2) 2007 League form

	P	W	D	L	For	Agst	Pts	Position
Warrington	13	6	0	7	298	363	12	7th
Barrow	5	5	0	0	208	68	15	1st (NL2)

Warrington Wolves and Barrow Raiders 2007 Challenge Cup form

	P	W	D	L	For	Agst
Warrington	1	1	0	0	38	10
Barrow	2	2	0	0	107	20

Head to Head with Barrow Raiders since 1996

	P	W	D	L	For	Agst
at Warrington	1	1	0	0	66	6
at Barrow	1	1	0	0	10	0

Archived results between Warrington and Barrow since 1996

Warrington Wolves 66-6 Barrow Braves (at Wilderspool)
Barrow Border Raiders 0-10 Warrington Wolves

Warrington Wolves are likely to field a strong team for the visit of Barrow Raiders as the club looks to move into the quater final stages of the compertition. Paul Wood and Michael Sullivan are reaching match fitness and may play some part of the match. No fresh injuries were picked up in the victory over Salford so the Wolves are nearing full strength for the first time in 2007.

Warrington Wolves will be saddened by the news of young forward Michael Cooper who is currently in Intersive Care at Warrington Hospital following difficulties during an operation to repair the Fibula and Tibula. Cooper was injured in the Wolves U18's clash against Salford on Saturday at Wilderspool. My wishes are with the Cooper family at this sad time, and i wish Michael himself a speedy recovery.

Barrow have a strong part time squad which includes many former Super League players who will no doubt add some experience to the team against the full time Wolves side. Former Hull KR star Pat Weisner is now on the books at Craven Park and will be hoping to guide his team to a shock victory against a Super League side.

Tickets are still available for the clash with Barrow Raiders in the fifth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Barrow are expected to bring around 700 supporters to the Halliwell Jones stadium and Wolves officials are hoping that by reducing ticket prices many Warrington supporters will turn up to help cheer the Wolves on towards New Wembley. Here are the ticket prices:

North Stand Adult: £18
North Stand Concession: £10
North Stand Junior: £7
East Stand Adult: £14
East Stand Concession: £8
East Stand Junior: £6
South Stand Adult: £12
South Stand Concession: £8
South Stand Junior: £5

Fans are advised that the above prices are for pre-purchased tickets bought before Sunday. Matchday addmission will be normal Super League prices so fans are advised to pre-purchase in order to take advantage of the discounts. Also the West stand will NOT be open on Sunday.

Tickets can be pre-purchased in the following ways:

Warrington Wolves official online ticket store - http://www.warringtonwolves.com/
Calling Warrington Wolves ticket hotline - (01925) 248888
In person at the ticket office in the North Stand