Widnes Vikings

Records

IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only.

Challenge Cup

Most appearances by a player in games for Widnes Vikings
Rank Appearances Holder Matches
1. 49 David Hulme List
2. 38 Mike O'Neill List
3. 37 Darren Wright List
4. 34 Paul Hulme List
5. 33 Kurt Sorensen List
6. 29 Tony Myler List
29 Richie Eyres List
8. 26 John Basnett List
26 John Myler List
10. 25 John Devereux List

Most tries by a player in games for Widnes Vikings
Rank Tries Holder Matches
1. 16 David Hulme List
2. 13 John Devereux List
3. 11 John Basnett List
11 Andy Currier List
11 Stuart Spruce List
6. 10 Eddie Cunningham List
10 Martin Offiah List
10 Phil Cantillon List
10 Patrick Ah Van List
10 Kevin Brown List
10 Jack Owens List

Most goals by a player in games for Widnes Vikings
Rank Goals Holder Matches
1. 57 Jack Owens List
2. 44 John Myler List
3. 42 Mick Burke List
4. 36 Jonathan Davies List
5. 21 Tom Gilmore List
6. 17 Andy Currier List
7. 14 Patrick Ah Van List
8. 13 Christian Tyrer List
9. 12 Adam Hughes List
12 Mick Nanyn List
12 Danny Tickle List

Most points by a player in games for Widnes Vikings
Rank Points Holder Matches
1. 154 Jack Owens List
2. 101 Mick Burke List
3. 100 Jonathan Davies List
4. 97 John Myler List
5. 78 Andy Currier List
6. 68 Patrick Ah Van List
7. 64 David Hulme List
8. 56 John Devereux List
9. 54 Tom Gilmore List
10. 52 Adam Hughes List

Biggest crowds in games for Widnes Vikings
Rank Amount When
1. 12,741 02/02/1992 - Widnes 2 - St Helens 10
2. 11,877 17/03/1982 - Widnes 10 - Bradford 7
3. 11,802 25/02/1990 - Widnes 4 - Oldham 16
4. 11,447 13/03/1985 - Widnes 12 - Hull FC 19
5. 11,118 18/02/1987 - Widnes 29 - Bradford 12
6. 8,141 16/03/1986 - Widnes 10 - Leeds 10
7. 8,017 10/03/1984 - Widnes 21 - Hull KR 10
8. 7,486 03/03/1993 - Widnes 16 - Hull KR 11
9. 7,436 01/03/1981 - Widnes 7 - Castleford 5
10. 6,981 11/03/1995 - Widnes 12 - Wigan 26

Smallest crowds in games for Widnes Vikings
Rank Amount When
1. 1,067 09/03/2024 - Widnes 14 - Batley 18
2. 1,349 22/04/2010 - Widnes 44 - Lézignan 24
3. 1,438 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
4. 1,527 15/03/2020 - Widnes 32 - Swinton 16
5. 1,564 23/02/2020 - Widnes 52 - Oldham 12
6. 1,622 09/03/2010 - Widnes 64 - Wigan St Judes 12
7. 1,786 07/03/2009 - Widnes 88 - Saddleworth 0
8. 1,865 11/05/2018 - Widnes 20 - Leeds 23
9. 1,965 19/04/2013 - Widnes 42 - Doncaster 28
10. 2,154 13/01/1993 - Widnes 62 - Swinton 14

Highest average crowd in a season (for Widnes Vikings, minimum 3 games, finals excluded)
Rank Amount When
1. 8,186 (3 games) Challenge Cup 1989/90
2. 3,156 (3 games) Challenge Cup 1999
3. 2,825 (3 games) Challenge Cup 2010

Team Records - Season

Most points scored by Widnes Vikings in a season
Rank Amount When
1. 142 points Challenge Cup 2011
2. 118 points Challenge Cup 2010
3. 116 points Challenge Cup 2008
4. 110 points Challenge Cup 2018
5. 104 points Challenge Cup 2009
104 points Challenge Cup 2019
7. 102 points Challenge Cup 2007
8. 96 points Challenge Cup 2021
9. 92 points Challenge Cup 2000
92 points Challenge Cup 1992/93
92 points Challenge Cup 2023

Most points conceded by Widnes Vikings in a season
Rank Amount When
1. 100 points Challenge Cup 2010
2. 82 points Challenge Cup 2021
3. 78 points Challenge Cup 1998
4. 74 points Challenge Cup 2011
5. 62 points Challenge Cup 2008
6. 56 points Challenge Cup 2001
7. 52 points Challenge Cup 2019
8. 49 points Challenge Cup 1985/86
9. 47 points Challenge Cup 1993/94
10. 46 points Challenge Cup 2024

Most points scored per game on average by Widnes Vikings in a season (minimum 4 games)
Rank Amount When
1. 23.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1992/93
2. 22.7500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1945/46
3. 21.7500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1898/99
4. 20.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1896/97
5. 18.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1986/87
6. 17.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1984/85
7. 16.5000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1936/37
16.5000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1949/50
9. 16.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1985/86
10. 13.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1929/30

Most points conceded per game on average by Widnes Vikings in a season (minimum 4 games)
Rank Amount When
1. 12.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1985/86
2. 10.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1986/87
3. 10.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1984/85
4. 8.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1901/02
5. 7.7500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1898/99
6. 7.5000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1981/82
7. 7.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1992/93
8. 4.6000 (5 games) Challenge Cup 1962/63
4.6000 (5 games) Challenge Cup 1921/22
10. 4.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1929/30

Fewest points scored per game on average by Widnes Vikings in a season (minimum 4 games)
Rank Amount When
1. 5.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1900/01
2. 5.4000 (5 games) Challenge Cup 1962/63
3. 6.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1901/02
4. 7.2000 (5 games) Challenge Cup 1921/22
5. 8.0000 (5 games) Challenge Cup 1899/00
6. 9.0000 (7 games) Challenge Cup 1963/64
7. 10.8333 (6 games) Challenge Cup 1897/98
8. 11.5000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1981/82
9. 13.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1929/30
10. 16.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1985/86

Fewest points conceded per game on average by Widnes Vikings in a season (minimum 4 games)
Rank Amount When
1. 1.6000 (5 games) Challenge Cup 1899/00
2. 2.5000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1900/01
3. 2.7500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1936/37
4. 3.0000 (6 games) Challenge Cup 1897/98
5. 3.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1945/46
3.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1949/50
7. 4.0000 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1896/97
8. 4.1429 (7 games) Challenge Cup 1963/64
9. 4.2500 (4 games) Challenge Cup 1929/30
10. 4.6000 (5 games) Challenge Cup 1962/63
4.6000 (5 games) Challenge Cup 1921/22

Most tries by Widnes Vikings in a season
Rank Amount When
1. 38 tries Challenge Cup 1992/93
2. 25 tries Challenge Cup 1983/84
3. 24 tries Challenge Cup 1980/81
4. 22 tries Challenge Cup 2014
5. 21 tries Challenge Cup 2018
6. 20 tries Challenge Cup 2016
7. 19 tries Challenge Cup 2005
19 tries Challenge Cup 2019
9. 18 tries Challenge Cup 2003
18 tries Challenge Cup 2021

Most goals by Widnes Vikings in a season
Rank Amount When
1. 27 goals Challenge Cup 1992/93
2. 20 goals Challenge Cup 1980/81
3. 19 goals Challenge Cup 2014
4. 18 goals Challenge Cup 1983/84
18 goals Challenge Cup 1981/82
6. 15 goals Challenge Cup 2005
7. 14 goals Challenge Cup 2016
14 goals Challenge Cup 1986/87
14 goals Challenge Cup 2019
10. 13 goals Challenge Cup 1996
13 goals Challenge Cup 2018
13 goals Challenge Cup 2003
13 goals Challenge Cup 1990/91
13 goals Challenge Cup 2024

Most field goals by Widnes Vikings in a season
Rank Amount When
1. 5 field goals Challenge Cup 1983/84
2. 2 field goals Challenge Cup 1981/82
2 field goals Challenge Cup 1997

Team Records - Match

Biggest winning margin in games
Rank Amount When
1. 90 points 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
2. 88 points 07/03/2009 - Widnes 88 - Saddleworth 0
3. 76 points 11/03/2023 - Wests Warriors 4 - Widnes 80
4. 68 points 30/01/2000 - Widnes 76 - West Hull 8
68 points 28/01/2001 - Widnes 70 - Wigan St Pats 2
68 points 11/03/2007 - Normanton 10 - Widnes 78
7. 56 points 17/04/2016 - Rochdale 6 - Widnes 62
8. 55 points 20/03/1897 - Widnes 55 - Atherton 0
9. 54 points 26/01/1997 - Widnes 56 - Clayton 2
54 points 10/02/2002 - Swinton 0 - Widnes 54
54 points 21/03/2021 - West Wales 4 - Widnes 58

Biggest losing margin in games
Rank Amount When
1. 64 points 10/04/2021 - Salford 68 - Widnes 4
2. 54 points 08/05/2010 - Widnes 10 - Wigan 64
3. 44 points 11/02/2001 - Bradford 54 - Widnes 10
44 points 15/07/2013 - Wigan 48 - Widnes 4
5. 42 points 01/03/1998 - Widnes 6 - Salford 48
6. 38 points 16/03/1907 - Broughton Rangers 38 - Widnes 0
7. 36 points 14/03/1999 - Widnes 10 - Leeds 46
8. 34 points 28/02/2022 - Leigh 38 - Widnes 4
9. 27 points 28/02/1925 - Batley 30 - Widnes 3
10. 26 points 13/03/1915 - Widnes 3 - Huddersfield 29
26 points 29/02/2004 - Wigan 38 - Widnes 12

Most points by Widnes Vikings in a match in games
Rank Amount When
1. 90 points 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
2. 88 points 07/03/2009 - Widnes 88 - Saddleworth 0
3. 80 points 11/03/2023 - Wests Warriors 4 - Widnes 80
4. 78 points 11/03/2007 - Normanton 10 - Widnes 78
5. 76 points 30/01/2000 - Widnes 76 - West Hull 8
6. 70 points 28/01/2001 - Widnes 70 - Wigan St Pats 2
7. 64 points 09/03/2010 - Widnes 64 - Wigan St Judes 12
8. 62 points 13/01/1993 - Widnes 62 - Swinton 14
62 points 08/05/2011 - London 18 - Widnes 62
62 points 17/04/2016 - Rochdale 6 - Widnes 62

Most tries by Widnes Vikings in a match in games
Rank Amount When
1. 17 tries 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
2. 15 tries 11/03/2023 - Wests Warriors 4 - Widnes 80
3. 13 tries 28/01/2001 - Widnes 70 - Wigan St Pats 2
4. 12 tries 15/02/1981 - Widnes 50 - Doncaster 0
12 tries 13/01/1993 - Widnes 62 - Swinton 14
12 tries 08/05/2011 - London 18 - Widnes 62
12 tries 17/04/2016 - Rochdale 6 - Widnes 62
8. 11 tries 12/02/1984 - Widnes 54 - Dewsbury 10
11 tries 21/03/2021 - West Wales 4 - Widnes 58
10. 10 tries 14/02/1993 - Sheffield 6 - Widnes 52
10 tries 26/01/1997 - Widnes 56 - Clayton 2
10 tries 05/06/2014 - Widnes 56 - Keighley 6
10 tries 31/03/2019 - Oldham 14 - Widnes 54
10 tries 11/02/2024 - Widnes 50 - Doncaster 16

Most goals by Widnes Vikings in a match in games
Rank Amount When
1. 11 goals 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
2. 10 goals 11/03/2023 - Wests Warriors 4 - Widnes 80
3. 9 goals 28/01/2001 - Widnes 70 - Wigan St Pats 2
9 goals 10/02/2002 - Swinton 0 - Widnes 54
5. 8 goals 26/01/1997 - Widnes 56 - Clayton 2
8 goals 05/06/2014 - Widnes 56 - Keighley 6
8 goals 23/02/2020 - Widnes 52 - Oldham 12
8. 7 goals 15/02/1981 - Widnes 50 - Doncaster 0
7 goals 13/01/1993 - Widnes 62 - Swinton 14
7 goals 08/05/2005 - Barrow 8 - Widnes 50
7 goals 08/05/2011 - London 18 - Widnes 62
7 goals 17/04/2016 - Rochdale 6 - Widnes 62
7 goals 31/03/2019 - Oldham 14 - Widnes 54
7 goals 21/03/2021 - West Wales 4 - Widnes 58

Most field goals by Widnes Vikings in a match in games
Rank Amount When
1. 3 field goals 10/03/1984 - Widnes 21 - Hull KR 10
2. 2 field goals 09/02/1997 - Featherstone 14 - Widnes 12

Individual Records - Match

Most points by a player in a match in games
Rank Amount Holder When
1. 28 points Joe Edge (Widnes) 11/03/2023 - Wests Warriors 4 - Widnes 80
2. 26 points Chris Bridge (Widnes) 17/04/2016 - Rochdale 6 - Widnes 62
26 points Jack Owens (Widnes) 31/03/2019 - Oldham 14 - Widnes 54
26 points Jack Owens (Widnes) 21/03/2021 - West Wales 4 - Widnes 58
5. 22 points Jonathan Davies (Widnes) 13/01/1993 - Widnes 62 - Swinton 14
22 points Barry Eaton (Widnes) 10/02/2002 - Swinton 0 - Widnes 54
22 points Tom Gilmore (Widnes) 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
8. 18 points Jonathan Davies (Widnes) 13/03/1993 - Widnes 39 - Leeds 4
18 points Ian Watson (Widnes) 28/01/2001 - Widnes 70 - Wigan St Pats 2
18 points Stephen Myler (Widnes) 08/05/2005 - Barrow 8 - Widnes 50
18 points Steve Tyrer (Widnes) 08/05/2011 - London 18 - Widnes 62
18 points Patrick Ah Van (Widnes) 14/04/2012 - Widnes 38 - St Helens 40
18 points Kieran Dixon (Widnes) 11/02/2024 - Widnes 50 - Doncaster 16

Most tries by a player in a match in games
Rank Amount Holder When
1. 5 tries Eddie Cunningham (Widnes) 15/02/1981 - Widnes 50 - Doncaster 0
2. 4 tries Phil Cantillon (Widnes) 28/01/2001 - Widnes 70 - Wigan St Pats 2
4 tries Paddy Flynn (Widnes) 08/05/2011 - London 18 - Widnes 62
4 tries Danny Craven (Widnes) 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
4 tries Samuel Freeman (Widnes) 13/04/2019 - Widnes 44 - York City 12
6. 3 tries Stuart Wright (Widnes) 15/02/1981 - Widnes 50 - Doncaster 0
3 tries Emosi Koloto (Widnes) 13/01/1993 - Widnes 62 - Swinton 14
3 tries Michael Pechey (Widnes) 18/02/1996 - Dewsbury 16 - Widnes 36
3 tries Jim Cassidy (Widnes) 26/01/1997 - Widnes 56 - Clayton 2
3 tries Phil Waring (Widnes) 26/01/1997 - Widnes 56 - Clayton 2
3 tries Chris Percival (Widnes) 28/01/2001 - Widnes 70 - Wigan St Pats 2
3 tries Scott Yates (Widnes) 22/04/2010 - Widnes 44 - Lézignan 24
3 tries Adam Lawton (Widnes) 19/04/2013 - Widnes 42 - Doncaster 28
3 tries Tom Gilmore (Widnes) 05/06/2014 - Widnes 56 - Keighley 6
3 tries Kevin Brown (Widnes) 17/04/2016 - Rochdale 6 - Widnes 62
3 tries Chris Bridge (Widnes) 17/04/2016 - Rochdale 6 - Widnes 62
3 tries Rhys Hanbury (Widnes) 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
3 tries Patrick Ah Van (Widnes) 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
3 tries Jack Owens (Widnes) 31/03/2019 - Oldham 14 - Widnes 54
3 tries Owen Buckley (Widnes) 31/03/2019 - Oldham 14 - Widnes 54
3 tries Steve Tyrer (Widnes) 21/03/2021 - West Wales 4 - Widnes 58
3 tries Jack Owens (Widnes) 21/03/2021 - West Wales 4 - Widnes 58

Most goals by a player in a match in games
Rank Amount Holder When
1. 11 goals Tom Gilmore (Widnes) 21/04/2018 - Widnes 90 - Coventry 0
2. 10 goals Joe Edge (Widnes) 11/03/2023 - Wests Warriors 4 - Widnes 80
3. 9 goals Ian Watson (Widnes) 28/01/2001 - Widnes 70 - Wigan St Pats 2
9 goals Barry Eaton (Widnes) 10/02/2002 - Swinton 0 - Widnes 54
5. 8 goals Ben Lythe (Widnes) 26/01/1997 - Widnes 56 - Clayton 2
8 goals Jack Owens (Widnes) 23/02/2020 - Widnes 52 - Oldham 12
7. 7 goals Jonathan Davies (Widnes) 13/01/1993 - Widnes 62 - Swinton 14
7 goals Stephen Myler (Widnes) 08/05/2005 - Barrow 8 - Widnes 50
7 goals Steve Tyrer (Widnes) 08/05/2011 - London 18 - Widnes 62
7 goals Chris Bridge (Widnes) 17/04/2016 - Rochdale 6 - Widnes 62
7 goals Jack Owens (Widnes) 31/03/2019 - Oldham 14 - Widnes 54
7 goals Jack Owens (Widnes) 21/03/2021 - West Wales 4 - Widnes 58

Longest Streaks

Longest undefeated streak in games
Rank Amount When
1. 11 games 08/02/1964 - Leigh 2 - Widnes 2 to 06/02/1965 - Widnes 2 - Workington 2
11 games 15/02/1981 - Widnes 50 - Doncaster 0 to 01/05/1982 - Hull FC 14 - Widnes 14
3. 9 games 09/02/1975 - Swinton 4 - Widnes 13 to 27/03/1976 - Widnes 15 - Featherstone 9
9 games 05/02/1984 - Carlisle 12 - Widnes 20 to 09/03/1985 - Hull FC 6 - Widnes 6
5. 8 games 11/02/1979 - Widnes 12 - Workington 5 to 08/03/1980 - Salford 8 - Widnes 9
6. 6 games 26/02/1898 - Widnes 26 - Liversedge 0 to 30/03/1898 - Widnes 6 - Hull KR 5
6 games 08/02/1930 - Widnes 20 - Bradford 0 to 03/05/1930 - Widnes 10 - St Helens 3
6 games 13/02/1937 - Widnes 39 - Higginshaw 2 to 08/05/1937 - Widnes 18 - Keighley 5
6 games 13/01/1993 - Widnes 62 - Swinton 14 to 13/03/1993 - Widnes 39 - Leeds 4
10. 5 games 17/03/1900 - Outwood Church 5 - Widnes 24 to 07/04/1900 - Stockport 0 - Widnes 3

Longest winning streak in games
Rank Amount When
1. 9 games 09/02/1975 - Swinton 4 - Widnes 13 to 27/03/1976 - Widnes 15 - Featherstone 9
2. 8 games 11/02/1979 - Widnes 12 - Workington 5 to 08/03/1980 - Salford 8 - Widnes 9
8 games 05/02/1984 - Carlisle 12 - Widnes 20 to 24/02/1985 - Widnes 36 - Runcorn 11
4. 7 games 15/02/1981 - Widnes 50 - Doncaster 0 to 28/02/1982 - Wigan 7 - Widnes 9
5. 6 games 13/02/1937 - Widnes 39 - Higginshaw 2 to 08/05/1937 - Widnes 18 - Keighley 5
6. 5 games 04/02/1950 - Widnes 15 - Rochdale 2 to 01/04/1950 - Widnes 8 - Bradford 0
7. 4 games 27/02/1930 - Widnes 6 - Swinton 5 to 03/05/1930 - Widnes 10 - St Helens 3
4 games 10/02/1934 - Widnes 12 - Leeds 3 to 24/03/1934 - Oldham 4 - Widnes 7
4 games 09/02/1946 - Higher Ince 3 - Widnes 30 to 16/03/1946 - Bramley 5 - Widnes 11
4 games 13/02/1977 - Bramley 6 - Widnes 11 to 02/04/1977 - Hull KR 5 - Widnes 14
4 games 23/02/2020 - Widnes 52 - Oldham 12 to 28/03/2021 - Widnes 34 - Whitehaven 10
12. 3 games 20/03/1897 - Widnes 55 - Atherton 0 to 03/04/1897 - Widnes 14 - Runcorn 6

Longest unsuccessful streak in games
Rank Amount When
1. 6 games 29/03/1902 - Widnes 5 - Hunslet 5 to 03/03/1906 - Vic Rangers 0 - Widnes 0
6 games 27/02/1960 - Widnes 2 - Wakefield 5 to 11/03/1963 - Widnes 3 - Swinton 3
3. 5 games 17/03/1906 - Featherstone 23 - Widnes 2 to 26/02/1910 - Widnes 0 - Hunslet 6
5 games 28/02/1953 - Leeds 26 - Widnes 17 to 11/02/1956 - Widnes 10 - Halifax 22
5. 4 games 26/02/1927 - Widnes 2 - Dewsbury 2 to 09/02/1929 - Huddersfield 21 - Widnes 11
6. 3 games 08/04/1922 - Rochdale 23 - Widnes 3 to 16/02/1924 - Huddersfield 19 - Widnes 5
3 games 07/02/1931 - Oldham 20 - Widnes 5 to 11/02/1933 - Swinton 5 - Widnes 2
3 games 17/02/1951 - Keighley 6 - Widnes 0 to 16/02/1952 - Barrow 8 - Widnes 2
3 games 06/04/1963 - Widnes 7 - Hull KR 10 to 12/02/1964 - Widnes 11 - Leigh 11
3 games 01/05/1982 - Hull FC 14 - Widnes 14 to 12/02/1983 - Widnes 6 - Leeds 12

Longest losing streak in games
Rank Amount When
1. 5 games 17/03/1906 - Featherstone 23 - Widnes 2 to 26/02/1910 - Widnes 0 - Hunslet 6
5 games 28/02/1953 - Leeds 26 - Widnes 17 to 11/02/1956 - Widnes 10 - Halifax 22
3. 4 games 02/04/1902 - Hunslet 21 - Widnes 0 to 04/03/1905 - Widnes 3 - Wakefield 5
4. 3 games 08/04/1922 - Rochdale 23 - Widnes 3 to 16/02/1924 - Huddersfield 19 - Widnes 5
3 games 01/03/1927 - Dewsbury 13 - Widnes 2 to 09/02/1929 - Huddersfield 21 - Widnes 11
3 games 07/02/1931 - Oldham 20 - Widnes 5 to 11/02/1933 - Swinton 5 - Widnes 2

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