Wakefield Trinity has ended a 58-year title drought in rugby league by defeating Warrington in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford, securing a 23-10 victory in front of a sold-out crowd. The match, played on October 4, 2026, saw 31-year-old Tom Johnstone score the fourth try for Wakefield, effectively sealing the win after Warrington briefly threatened to mount a comeback. Johnstone, who made his debut for Wakefield in 2015 during a season where the club finished with just six points, has been a key figure in the club's remarkable resurgence. After overcoming two serious knee injuries and a Grand Final defeat in 2023, Johnstone returned to the club following a two-year stint with Catalans in France, where he was signed by local millionaire Matt Ellis, who took control of the club in 2023 with the aim of restoring it to the top. Ellis prioritized re-signing Johnstone, whose return was pivotal in Wakefield's journey to the Grand Final, including a semi-final victory over favorites Wigan at the Brick Community Stadium. The final saw Wakefield build a 19-0 half-time lead with tries from Cam Scott, Isaiah Vagana, and Jazz Tevaga, before Johnstone's crucial try in the second half. Despite the victory, Johnstone admitted he is carrying injuries from the season and is awaiting news on whether he will be selected for Brian McDermott's England World Cup squad. Warrington head coach Sam Burgess acknowledged his team's fifth Grand Final loss, extending their title drought to 71 years, but expressed optimism about the future, highlighting the development of young players like Ewan Irwin. The victory marks a significant milestone for Wakefield, signaling the start of what Johnstone described as the club's 'dramatic and long overdue resurgence.'