Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs: Retro gallery of past meetings between the rivals

Halifax Panthers visit Batley Bulldogs on Sunday with both teams aiming to start their new Betfred Championship season in style.

By Mark Berry

Published 27th Jan 2022, 14:01 BST

Updated 27th Jan 2022, 14:02 BST

And in the build-up to the big kick-off, we are looking back on Halifax versus Batley fixtures of the past in our special gallery.

Read Panthers boss Simon Grix' s thoughts on Sunday's big game here

1. Rivalry

Action from Batley's trip to Halifax in 2010. Photo: Jim Fitton

The Halifax and Batley players clash in 2010. Photo: Jim Fitton

Batley's Keegan Hirst is stopped by the Halifax defence in 2013. Photo: Jake Oakley

Halifax entertained Batley in the first round of the Challenge Cup in 2021. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com