SCORERS: Tries - Leigh: McConnell (39, 63); Doran (60); Marsh (70). Gls: Marsh 3/3; Watson 0/1.

Halifax: P.Smith (1); Greenwood (6,34); Haley (52); Penkywicz (73). Gls: Horoyd 7/9.

Leigh: Mort, Alstead, Woodcock, Kohe-Love, Maden; Marsh, Watson; Morrison, McConnell, Price, Taylor, Doran, A. Smith. Replacements: Higson, Stewart, Hill, Cookson.

Halifax: Greenwood, Paterson, Goddard, Varkulis, Haley; Holroyd, Black; Wrench, Coyle, Larder, Flanagan, P. Smith, Royston. Replacements: Penkywicz, Southern, Wilson, Watene.

Half time: 6-20. Full time: 22-34.

Penalties: 7-11. On report: Ian Watson & Mike Morrison (both Leigh) - high tackles.

Referee: Gareth Hewer. Attendance: 2,854.