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

By Mark Berry

Published 27th Jan 2022, 14:01 BST

Updated 27th Jan 2022, 14:02 BST

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

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

. Big Match

Halifax and Batley have served up some crowd-pleasing games in the past. Photo: Jim Fitton

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

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

Halifax's Ryan Fieldhouse and Batley's Alistair Leak meet mid-pitch during the 2014 clash. Photo: Allan McKenzie

Steve Bannister goes on the attack during Halifax's trip to Batley in 2011. Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald

Johnny Campbell looks for space in Batley's home game against Halifax in 2014. Photo: Allan McKenzie

Batley's Wayne Reittie tests the Halifax defence in 2015. Photo: Paul Butterfield