MATCH CENTRE
PRELIMINARY FINALS, 2026
PANTHERS
V
KNIGHTS
NEW WIN BY 8
14
FT
22
Accor Stadium
CROWD: 57,102
2026-09-27T06:00:00Z
Preview
Panthers vs Knights – Preliminary Finals, 2026
The Penrith Panthers face the Newcastle Knights in Preliminary Finals of the 2026 NRL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Accor Stadium.
Ladder Position
Previous 5 Games
Panthers
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 13/9/26 | Roosters | W 19 - 12 |
| 6/9/26 | Wests Tigers | W 38 - 10 |
| 28/8/26 | Bulldogs | W 24 - 10 |
| 20/8/26 | Storm | W 14 - 22 |
| 13/8/26 | Roosters | L 6 - 12 |
Knights
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 20/9/26 | Warriors | W 10 - 12 |
| 11/9/26 | Rabbitohs | W 10 - 20 |
| 30/8/26 | Warriors | L 46 - 32 |
| 22/8/26 | Sea Eagles | L 24 - 44 |
| 16/8/26 | Titans | W 36 - 26 |
Match Summary
Panthers
Knights
| 2 | TRIES | 4 |
B. Talagi 11' L. Smith 38' | F. Manuleleua 7' D. Young 41' S. Smith 58' S. Smith 79' | |
| 2/2 | CONVERSIONS | 3/4 |
D. Edwards 13' B. Talagi 39' | S. Smith 8' S. Smith 60' S. Smith 79' | |
| 1/2 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
B. Talagi 35' | ||
| 0 | SEND OFFS | 1 |
Phoenix Crossland 36' | ||
| 14 | HALF TIME | 6 |
| ATTENDANCE | ||
| 57,102 | ||
Team Stats
Panthers
Knights
Player Stats
Team Lists
Panthers
Knights
| Fullback |
| Wing |
| Centre |
| Centre |
| Wing |
| Five-eighth |
| Halfback |
| Prop |
| Hooker |
| Prop |
| Second Row |
| Second Row |
| Lock |
| Interchange |
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