Gameday: Saints v Wigan

IT’S Good Friday… It’s the derby! Saints take on Wigan Warriors this afternoon tonight in Round 7 of the First Utility Super League XXI season.

As with all our home games this year, we have a host of entertainment both on and off the field to bring you the ultimate matchnight experience.

Game Schedule:

• Turnstiles – Open 12:15pm.
• Academy Action – Saints 19s v London 19s KO: 12.45pm.
• Treasure – Will be attending the game on Friday from 1pm along with her owners from Pet Identity Insurance. They will be opposite the Red V Café with their furry friends from Pugalugs.
  
• Batchelors Mushy Peas – Will be here with their mascot – The Can of Steel – giving away coupons for their tasty product.
• Club Face Painters – These will be operating in the Typhoo and the Hattons Solicitors Family Stands, as well as the Totally Wicked North Stand from 1:45pm … come along and get your face painted in Saints colours for free!
• Inflatables – We have a range of inflatables in the South West concourse close to the Karalius’ Bar kiosk and in the North Stand concourse for our Junior fans to enjoy!
• Beer Buses – These special buses will have great beer on sale in the West and North concourses. They will be selling Estrelladam and Brooklyn Lager.
• Frankfurters – The new range will be in various kiosks around the ground and we have a hot dog stand next to the Beer Bus in the North Stand.
  
• Matchday Pies – A new tasty range will be on sale in several kiosks around the concourse. These include Steak and Pepper, Tikka, Peri Peri and Pulled Pork.
• North Stand Middle Kiosk – Now has Saints Gold and Fosters on tap.
• Boots – Your favourite furry mascot Boots will be in attendance in all the concourse areas from 1:45pm onwards so look out for him and say hello!
• Players – We will have two members of the first-team squad who will be down in the concourses to meet fans and sign autographs – these will be in the South-West concourse area at around 2pm, North Stand concourse 2:15pm and the South East concourse 2:30pm. Look out for the life-size players cut-outs in the South West & North Stand to mark the spot where they will be!
• Stillia – We have local band Stillia performing before the game. The group is currently supporting The Who.
• Cheerleaders – Will be performing at 2.50pm.
• Big Screen – Check out the big screen which will be building up the atmosphere before the big game!
• Bucket collection – kindly donated by Ty-phoo, there will be a collection for Claire’s House Hospice. Dig deep!
• Typhoo Tea – Free cup of tea for every 2016 Member. Simply present your Membership Card to the kiosk staff.
  
• Half Time – Crossbaer Challenge in association with ODs Designer Clothing.
• Half Time – Players from the 1966 quadruple winning side will be on the pitch to celebrate 50 years since their success. The players will be Frank Barrow, Billy Benyon, Peter Harvey, John Mantle, Tony Barrow, Geoff Hitchen, Joe Coan, Kel Coslett, Bob Prosser, Doug Laughton, Dave Markey, Tom Pimblett.
  

Friday’s match is sponsored by Eccleston Park Golf Club with the match ball supported by Cara Brickwork.

You can find out more about our match partners here.

Team News
Keiron Cunningham has named his 19-man squad for the match. You can find out more here.

Tickets
Tickets for the game are sold out.

Saints Superstore
The Saints Superstore is open from 9am until kick off.

Members get 15 per cent off all souvenirs in March. Simply input your membership number at checkout at the Saints Superstore or take your Membership Card into the Saints Superstore.

Travel
If you haven’t planned your trip to Langtree Park, then take a look at our Travel Section for the best ways of getting to the stadium.

Matchday Car Parking details are here.

OD’s Crossbar Challenge
The half time crossbar game returns with participants having the chance to win £100 in ODs vouchers.

If you want to take part email the club at [email protected]