Saints take on Wigan Warriors this evening (7.45pm) at Salford's AJ Bell Stadium and to get you in the mood for derby day, we have all the information you need right here in our match preview!
BACKGROUND…
Wigan Warriors meet arch rivals St Helens for the first time in 2020 on Tuesday night as the two clubs go head to head at Salford’s AJ Bell Stadium in Round 14 of the Betfred Super League (K.O. 7:45pm).
Saints head into the derby looking to bounce straight back following defeat in the Challenge Cup last week. Having said that Kristian Woolf’s men are unbeaten in the Betfred Super League since the restart and Saints fans will be hoping at full-time this evening that will still be the case.
Wigan arrive into this one in good form. They sit second in the table and have won their last three games.
Last ten meetings:
- St Helens 40, Wigan 10 (SLQSF, 27/9/19)
- St Helens 32, Wigan 10 (SLR22, 12/7/19)
- Wigan 10, St Helens 36 (SLR11, 19/4/19)
- St Helens 22, Wigan 12 (SLR1, 31/1/19)
- St Helens 10, Wigan 30 (SLS8-R3, 31/8/18)
- Wigan 6, St Helens 14 (SLR22, 19/7/18)
- St Helens 21, Wigan 18 (SLR8, 30/3/18)
- St Helens 16, Wigan 26 (SLS8-R4, 1/9/17)
- St Helens 22, Wigan 19 (SLR15, 25/5/17)
- Wigan 29, St Helens 18 (SLR9, 14/4/17)
The Derby facts and figures! 🔢
Tuesday night is going to be a cracker! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/NSVhwNWdmz
— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) September 25, 2020
21 MAN SQUADS
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Ben Thaler will referee our Betfred @SuperLeague derby clash with @WiganWarriorsRL on Tuesday evening with James Childs named as the video referee. 🟡⚫ pic.twitter.com/JZrbUGcCc7
— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) September 26, 2020
COACH AND PLAYERS PREVIEW
Hear from Head Coach Kristian Woolf ahead of the match as he previews the derby clash and tells us who will start in the centre in place of the injured Mark Percival.
James Graham announced his International retirement yesterday, but he also previewed the big game tonight, admitting he is looking forward to playing his part in a Wigan-Saints clash for the first time since his return.
KIT?
Saints are the ‘away’ team and will play in our Blue and White kit.
FANS?
Following the news that the Government paused its plans to allow a limited number of fans back into sporting venues, the game will be conducted behind closed doors at the AJ Bell Stadium.
WHERE CAN I WATCH THE GAME?
The game is live on Sky Sports and we will be the second game of a double header. 2020 members can also watch on the RFL’s Our League app via a unique streaming code. Please click here for more information.
Supporters can follow the game on our official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts as well as on our Live Match Centre.
Reaction will follow the Full-Time whistle on our website and social media channels whilst the highlights and the full 80 minute replay will be on Saints TV tomorrow for subscribers.
RIVALS WATCH
Tuesday:
- Salford Red Devils vs Warrington Wolves (5:30pm)
- Wigan Warriors vs St Helens (7:45pm)
Wednesday 30th September
- Huddersfield Giants vs Hull KR (5:30pm)
- Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons (6pm)
Thursday 1st October
- Castleford Tigers vs Hull FC (7:45pm)
