[1] They currently operate from the UCLAN Sports Arena and were formed in 1989 but were a coming together of two previous sides that had folded, the Wigan Wolverines and the Lancashire Chieftains.

Aside from their current home, the team has previously operated from other towns within the area namely Blackburn and Wigan in Greater Manchester.

The Wolverines first competed in British American Football from 1989 and were present until 2004 when off-field problems caused them to pull out of the league.

They were beaten at the semi-final stage of the post season, but regardless of this were granted promotion to Division 1 North in a league reshuffle.

[2] In 2016 the Wolverines started training camps in hopes to recruit young players to join the team.