Jai Field's long-awaited injury return spurs Wigan Warriors to win against Salford Red Devils

Wigan, who have been without the Shellharbour product since Marsh due to a hamstring injury, drew first blood when youngster Sam Halsall crossed for his second in two games.

A swift move down the right resulted in speedy hands from Willie Isa to find the winger, who powered his way over a couple of Salford defenders.

The visitors hit back in the 25th when ex-Wiganer Joe Burgess scored.

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Playing against Wigan for the first time, the wide man dived over in the corner to level the scores.

Following an altercation between Wigan's Morgan Smithies and Salford's Josh Johnson, official Tom Grant brandished a yellow card, sending both players to the bin in the 31st minute.

On the half-time siren, Salford took the lead thanks to a Harvey Livett converted the penalty.

Just five minutes after the break Harry Smith levelled the scores when he slotted a penalty of his own.

A high shot on Joe Bullock from Livett on the 50th minute gave Wigan another opportunity to kick for two.

Smith again obliged, putting the Warriors ahead.

A third yellow of the night was shown in the 63rd when Salford interchange Ata Hingano caught Jackson Hastings high 15 metres out.

Smith opted to kick again to extend Wigan's lead.

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Wigan grabbed their second try of the night in the 68th when Sam Powell crossed the whitewash.

A brilliant offload from John Bateman freed up space up the middle for the hooker to power over.

Field's side, who now sit in fourth after 18 rounds, next face the Hull Kingston Rovers, headlined by South Coast's Adam Quinlan and Korbin Sims, at Hull College Craven Park on Friday.

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