THE updated Betfred Super League table, following the midweek and weekend fixtures, show how tight it is at the top of the table.
Warrington Wolves head into Friday's clash with arch-rivals Wigan Warriors at Headingley on Friday night, kick-off 7.45pm, with only points difference being able to separate them in second and third place.
The Wire lost top spot to Saints after last Tuesday night's narrow defeat at Salford Red Devils.
Don't forget the league positions are now decided by win percentage, indicated by the WP column in the league table below - a change brought in midway through this season due to the impact of Covid-19 and consideration being given to the point that it may prove possible not every match gets played.
To go into the top four play-offs next month though, a team will only be eligible if it has completed at least 15 of the scheduled 20 matches.
Warrington's next three Super League games – Wigan on Friday, Leeds Rhinos in midweek next week and then Catalans away on Monday, October 26 – against the top-four rivals are now looking critical to the season's end.
Here's the updated Wire points scoring and appearances chart following the weekend's action.
Blake Austin has taken over as the team's leading try scorer.
The picture sequence of Blake Austin's eighth try of the season, by Mike Boden:
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