New-look Devils put up a fight

WINGER Josh Charnley sparked a late points spree as top-two contenders Leigh returned to winning ways, overwhelming Super League crisis club Salford 38-6 at Leigh Sports Village.

- By PA Sports Staff

The visitors fielded nine loan players in their latest new look lineup, including Rowan Milnes whose signing was only confirmed earlier in the day. But Paul Rowley's side had the temerity to take a first-half lead and only trailed 12-6 after 59 minutes before conceding 26 points to succumb to a 21st Super League defeat.

However, with veteran speedster Charnley notching two of his team's seven tries, Leigh eventually put recent defeats to Leeds and Hull behind them. Despite victory though, Leigh stay fifth, albeit just one point behind second placed Wigan.