Wakefield Trinity climb to second place in the Super League table after a difficult win over newly promoted Bradford Bulls, with the match requiring resilience despite early pressure. Multiple reports describe Bradford as tenacious and capable of causing a “scare” as Wakefield face challenges before pulling away. The final score is reported as 12–26, with Wakefield recording a five-try performance and turning the game in the second half. Wakefield’s victory allows them to leapfrog other sides in the standings, moving above Wigan as they secure the spot. The Guardian notes that Bradford’s recent home form has been strong since returning to the top flight, and that Wakefield arrived as heavy favourites following their previous win over reigning champions Hull KR. Even so, sources agree that Wakefield do not control the contest from the start and must withstand Bradford’s pressure before asserting themselves later in the game. Overall, the result combines Wakefield’s league surge with a strong showing from Bradford, who compete despite ultimately falling short at Odsal.