LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The second half began in similar fashion to the first, with Leigh showing plenty of attacking intent but failing to breach the Wigan defense.
The tension in the stadium was palpable as both teams fought tooth and nail for every inch.
With just over ten minutes remaining, Leigh thought they had scored a crucial try that would level the scores, only for the video referee to rule it out for a forward pass.
The relief for Wigan was immense, as they held on to their slim lead.
As the clock ticked down, Leigh threw everything they had at Wigan in a desperate bid to snatch victory.
But the Warriors' defense held firm, repelling wave after wave of Leigh attacks.
In the end, it was Wigan's composure and resilience that saw them over the line.
They held their nerve when it mattered most and secured a hard-fought victory to claim the League Leaders' Shield.
Speaking after the match, Wigan coach Adrian Lam praised his team's performance, saying, "It was a tough and physical game, but I'm proud of the way the boys stuck to the game plan and held their nerve.
This win means a lot to us and sets us up nicely for the playoffs."
Wigan's captain, Tommy Leuluai, echoed Lam's sentiments, adding, "We knew it was going to be a battle tonight, and credit to Leigh for pushing us all the way.
But we stayed composed and showed why we deserve to be league leaders.
Now we need to carry this momentum into the playoffs and go all the way."
With the League Leaders' Shield in their hands, Wigan will now look ahead to the playoffs, where they will face either Catalans or St Helens in the semi-finals.
Their victory over Leigh will give them confidence and belief as they strive to secure the ultimate prize in Rugby League.