1996 Wigan RLFC season
| 1996 Wigan RLFC season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League I Rank | 2nd | |||
| Play-off result | Won Premiership Final | |||
| Challenge Cup | 5th round | |||
| 1996 record | Wins: 19; draws: 1; losses: 2 | |||
| Points scored | For: 902; against: 326 | |||
| Team information | ||||
| Chairman | Jack Robinson | |||
| Head Coach | Graeme West | |||
| Captain | ||||
| Stadium | Central Park | |||
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The 1996 Wigan season was the 101st season in the club's rugby league history and the first season in the newly formed Super League. Coached by Graeme West and captained by Shaun Edwards, Wigan competed in Super League I and finished in 2nd place, but went on to win the Premiership Final at Old Trafford against St. Helens. The club also competed in the 1996 Challenge Cup, but were knocked out in the fifth round by First Division side Salford Reds, and was the first time the club had failed to win the trophy since 1987.
In July 1996 Farrell was appointed Wigan's captain.