

17 photos from a thrilling 1895 Cup final between Halifax Panthers and Batley Bulldogs at Wembley
Halifax Panthers won the West Yorkshire derby at Wembley as they edged out Batley Bulldogs in a dramatic 1895 Cup final.
By Dominic Brown
Published 12th Aug 2023, 21:27 GMT
Updated 12th Aug 2023, 21:27 GMT
Fax survived a second half fightback from the Bulldogs to win 12-10 and add a trophy to the cabinet at The Shay in the club’s 150th anniversary year.
Here is a selection of match action photos, thanks to Simon Hall.

1. Match action
Halifax Panthers defeated Batley Bulldogs 12-10 in the 1895 Cup final at Wembley Photo: Simon Hall


3. Match action
Halifax Panthers defeated Batley Bulldogs 12-10 in the 1895 Cup final at Wembley Photo: Simon Hall

4. Match action
Brandon Moore and Matty Gee of Halifax tackle Batley's Luke Hooley Photo: Simon Hall
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