VIKINGS TO HOST BATLEY BULLDOGS IN CHALLENGE CUP FIFTH ROUND

The Vikings will face Batley Bulldogs at the DCBL Stadium in the fifth round of the Challenge Cup.

The fixture will be played over the weekend of 9/10 March.

Allan Coleman’s side booked their place in round 5 after a convincing 26-12 win away to Bradford Bulls this afternoon, whilst Batley advanced to the next round following a 30-14 win over Rochdale Hornets.

This will be the Vikings’ first Challenge Cup fifth round appearance since 2019.

Details for the fixture will be confirmed in due course.

 

Challenge Cup fifth round:

Widnes Vikings v Batley Bulldogs

Halifax Panthers v York Acorn

Featherstone Rovers v Wakefield Trinity

Swinton Lions/Oldham v Sheffield Eagles