1957–58 Challenge Cup
The 1957–58 Challenge Cup was the 57th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup.[1]
| Duration | 5 rounds |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 32 |
| Highest attendance | 66,109 |
| Broadcast partners | BBC TV |
| Winners |  |
| Runners-up |  |
| Lance Todd Trophy | Rees Thomas |
The final was contested by Wigan and Workington Town at Wembley Stadium in London.
The final was played on Saturday 10 May 1958, where Wigan beat Workington 13–9 in front of a crowd of 66,109.[2]
The Lance Todd Trophy was awarded to Wigan scrum-half Rees Thomas.
First Round
| Date | Team One | Score One | Team Two | Score Two |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Huddersfield | 0 | Halifax | 15 |
| 08 Feb | Hull FC | 13 | Rochdale Hornets | 16 |
| 08 Feb | Leeds | 31 | Castleford | 6 |
| 08 Feb | Oldham | 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers | 6 |
| 08 Feb | Swinton | 6 | Featherstone Rovers | 9 |
| 08 Feb | Widnes | 51 | Orford Tannery | 2 |
| 08 Feb | Wigan | 39 | Whitehaven | 10 |
| 08 Feb | Workington Town | 3 | Leigh | 0 |
| 11 Feb | Dewsbury | 2 | Blackpool | 4 |
| 11 Feb | Keighley | 12 | Salford | 6 |
| 12 Feb | Batley | 6 | Warrington | 27 |
| 12 Feb | Bramley | 9 | Bradford Northern | 15 |
| 12 Feb | Hunslet | 0 | St Helens | 15 |
| 12 Feb | Wakefield Trinity | 29 | Doncaster | 0 |
| 12 Feb | York | 50 | Lock Lane | 5 |
| 13 Feb | Barrow | 36 | Liverpool | 2 |
Second Round
| Date | Team One | Score One | Team Two | Score Two |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Blackpool | 5 | Oldham | 12 |
| 22 Feb | Featherstone Rovers | 9 | Barrow | 5 |
| 22 Feb | Halifax | 12 | Warrington | 17 |
| 22 Feb | Keighley | 4 | St Helens | 19 |
| 22 Feb | Rochdale Hornets | 11 | Bradford Northern | 8 |
| 22 Feb | Wakefield Trinity | 5 | Wigan | 11 |
| 22 Feb | Widnes | 5 | Workington Town | 8 |
| 22 Feb | York | 7 | Leeds | 2 |
Quarter Finals
| Date | Team One | Score One | Team Two | Score Two |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Featherstone Rovers | 5 | St Helens | 0 |
| 08 Mar | Oldham | 0 | Wigan | 8 |
| 08 Mar | Rochdale Hornets | 8 | York | 5 |
| 08 Mar | Workington Town | 11 | Warrington | 0 |
Semi Finals
| Date | Team One | Score One | Team Two | Score Two |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Workington Town | 8 | Featherstone Rovers | 2 |
| 29 Mar | Wigan | 5 | Rochdale Hornets | 3 |
Final
10 May 1958 |
| Wigan | 13 – 9 | Workington Town |
|---|---|---|
| Try: Sullivan, Barton, McTigue Goal: Cunliffe (2) |
Report | Try: Southward Goal: Southward (3) |
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References
- "Challenge Cup 1957/58". Rugby League Project.
- "RFL Challenge Cup Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 26 September 2009. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- "10th May 1958: Wigan 13 Workington 9 (Challenge Cup Final)". www.cherryandwhite.co.uk. RLFANS.COM. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
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