After a frustrating four-game skid, Wigan Warriors have finally rediscovered their winning touch—and they did it in style. The cherry-and-whites powered past a struggling Bradford Bulls side, 48-12, to snap their losing streak and keep their playoff hopes firmly alive.

The hero of the night? Twenty-year-old winger Noah Hodkinson, who delivered a stunning hat-trick that had the home crowd on their feet. Hodkinson's explosive pace and sharp finishing were on full display, but he wasn't alone in the spotlight. Jai Field, despite an injury-hit season, added two more tries to his tally—bringing him to seven for the campaign—while Zach Eckersley and Brad O'Neill also crossed the line.

Wigan's attack clicked from the opening whistle, with 17-year-old debutant George Marsden pulling the strings in the halves. His composure and vision were remarkable for a player so young, setting up multiple scoring opportunities and keeping Bradford's defense on the back foot.

Bradford, meanwhile, are in the midst of a brutal injury crisis that has decimated their squad. The Bulls have now conceded over 100 points in their last two games alone, following heavy defeats to Hull KR and Wakefield Trinity. Zac Fulton and Ethan Ryan (who scored twice) offered brief resistance, but it was never going to be enough against a fired-up Wigan side desperate to end their slump.

With this win, Wigan remain in the playoff picture, and the return of form from key players like Field and Hodkinson is a massive boost. For Bradford, the focus now shifts to survival and getting key players back on the pitch.

Lineups:
Wigan: Field; Eckersley, Keighran, Wardle, Hodkinson; Farrimond, Marsden; Havard, O'Neill, Thompson, Nsemba, Farrell, Partington.
Bradford: Aekins; Eden, Chamberlain, Armitage, Ryan; Atkin, McNamara; Douglas, Souter, Lewis, Russell, Fulton, Gardiner.