Halifax Panthers took on St Helens in the Challenge Cup at The Shay. Photo by Simon Hall.Halifax Panthers took on St Helens in the Challenge Cup at The Shay. Photo by Simon Hall.
Halifax Panthers took on St Helens in the Challenge Cup at The Shay. Photo by Simon Hall.

In pictures: Huge crowd of nearly 5,000 fans watch St Helens knock brave Halifax Panthers out of the Challenge Cup

Nearly 5,000 fans packed into The Shay to see Halifax Panthers take on St Helens in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup.

In Friday night’s match, which was a repeat of the classic 1987 Wembley final between the two sides, current Super League and world club champions St Helens emerged victorious, winning 26-6.

The Panthers gave the South Stand something to cheer late on, as Jacob Fairbank crossed the line for a try to cap a brave display from the Championship side.

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