Saints face Catalans Dragons in a top of the table clash at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Saturday with kick off at 2.30pm and we have everything you need to know as we prepare to welcome ALL our fans back!
BACKGROUND…
Saints come into this one on the back of an impressive victory over Hull FC in our first game for over two weeks following a covid-19 outbreak. Kristian Woolf’s men sit second in the ladder with Catalans the only team separating us from the top.
Catalans on the other hand arrive at the Totally Wicked Stadium on the back of 12 straight victories. They sit at the summit of the Betfred Super League making Saturday’s encounter all the more interesting.
LAST TEN MEETINGS:
Catalans Dragons 20, St Helens 16 (SLR7, 22/5/21)
St Helens 48, Catalans Dragons 2 (SLSF, 20/11/20)
St Helens 34, Catalans Dragons 6 (SLR4, 2/8/20) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
St Helens 50, Catalans Dragons 14 (SLR13, 28/4/19)
Catalans Dragons 18, St Helens 10 (SLR9, 6/4/19)
Catalans Dragons 22, St Helens 26 (SLS8-R4, 8/9/18)
Catalans Dragons 35, St Helens 16 (CCSF, 5/8/18) (at University of Bolton Stadium)
St Helens 26, Catalans Dragons 12 (SLR14, 3/5/18)
Catalans Dragons 12, St Helens 21 (SLR2, 10/2/18)
St Helens 46, Catalans Dragons 28 (SLR22, 16/7/17)
21 MAN SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear Kristian Woolf’s thoughts ahead of the game, whilst Mark Percival talks overcoming injury and the threat of the Dragons.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Liam Moore will be the referee, whilst Ben Thaler will be the video referee.
KIT?
Saints are the home team and so will play in our traditional red and white kit.
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS FOR THE MATCH?
This is the first game back at the Totally Wicked Stadium which will see an unrestricted crowd. Tickets are still available online here until 9am Saturday.
Cash turnstiles are available on the West Stand (standing terrace) only, for any seated tickets, these are only available via the Ticket Office open from 10am on Saturday.
The Ticket Collection Point located next door to the Ticket Office (see below map) is the place to collect your pre-ordered ticket.
WHAT TIME DO THE TURNSTILES OPEN?
Gates open at 1pm with kick-off at 2:30pm. The RedV Cafe Bar at the stadium is open from mid-day.
CAN I BUY FOOD AND DRINK?
Our food & drink kiosks are now fully operational for the first time, with a range of food and drink options available including our RedV Smooth Bitter and Carling on draught.
We are beginning a transition towards a cashless operation in our Kiosks in the near future – contact-less card payment is now available on all tills with cash payment only available on the left hand single till at each kiosk.
SAINTS SUPERSTORE
The Superstore at the stadium will be open from 10am up until kick-off – our Champions Trainingwear Range has now been re-stocked.
Please be aware that you will not able to pre-order our Magic Shirt in-store on match day, this can only be done online here.
MATCHDAY PARKING
Click here to read where you can park on matchdays.
I CAN’T ATTEND – WHERE CAN I FOLLOW THE GAME?
The game is aired on Sky Sports Arena from 2pm with kick off at 2:30pm.
Supporters can also 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 on Monday for subscribers.
MATCHDAY E-PROGRAMME
Download the next 2021 edition of the Club’s official e-programme, a solely digital version of the traditional matchday programme, which is now available to view for FREE in our new GameHub!
The Club recently linked up with MatchDayInfo, the global providers of digital match day programmes, which will see the Saints Matchday E-Programme available to view on an App and new-look ‘GameHub’ platform.
READ THE E-PROGRAMME ON OUR GAMEHUB BY CLICKING HERE (or scan the QR code below)
You can also click here if you want to download and print the E-Programme.
Alternatively just scan the QR code with your phone camera below.
Fans can also download the MatchdayInfo App for FREE to their Android or iPhone device. Once you have downloaded the FREE MatchDayInfo App on your Android or iPhone device select ‘St Helens’ as your Club and you will receive a push notification as soon as we upload the latest edition of our e-programme to the App! Also available on the App is the full set of 2019/20 issues which you can enjoy.
In today’s edition we have an interview with Jack Welsby who recently bagged a hat-trick against Hull FC – at the ground he made a name for himself, plus read an update from Head Coach Kristian Woolf on all things the Club, including recruitment. We have a look back in time thanks to Saints Heritage Society. We also have all the low-down on Catalans plus a lovely gallery from our Wembley success. Don’t forget to CLICK the links to watch the videos and find out more about all our partners through their adverts.
RIVALS WATCH
Friday:
Leeds vs Castleford – 7.45pm
Wigan vs Salford – 7.45pm
Sunday:
Huddersfield vs Wakefield – 3pm
Warrington vs Hull – 3pm
Leigh vs Hull KR – 6.30pm
