Saints face Wigan Warriors in Rivals Round at the DW Stadium on Friday evening with kick off at 7:45pm and you can find out everything you need to know right here in our Match Preview story!
BACKGROUND…
Not often do both Wigan and St Helens go into a derby after being beaten the week before. It definitely creates an extra dynamic heading into this contest.
The Warriors will be out to avenge their loss against their local rivals earlier in the year, but the Saints have the upper hand in recent times, winning their last 3 away meetings against Wigan.
Who will come out on top on Friday night?
LAST TEN MEETINGS:
St Helens 24, Wigan 6 (SLR13, 4/7/21)
St Helens 8, Wigan 4 (SLGF, 27/11/20) (at KCOM Stadium, Hull)
St Helens 6, Wigan 18 (SLR19, 30/10/20)
Wigan 0, St Helens 42 (SLR14, 29/9/20) (at AJ Bell Stadium, Salford)
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)
21 MAN SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear Kristian Woolf’s thoughts ahead of the game, whilst Lachlan Coote re-lives 2019’s famous win as he looks ahead to Friday’s big clash.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Chris Kendall will be the referee, whilst James Child will be the video referee.
KIT?
Saints are the away team and so will play in our navy blue kit.
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS FOR THE MATCH?
We have sold over 3,000 away tickets and tickets go off sale online at 9am Friday. But you can purchase tickets from the Wigan Warriors ticket office all the way up to kick off.
The DW Stadium is a cashless stadium, but the North stand marque is open for all Saints supporters wanting to purchase pre-match drinks. Just show a valid ticket for entry.
WHAT TIME DO THE TURNSTILES OPEN?
Gates open at 6.15pm with kick-off at 7:45pm.
I CAN’T ATTEND – WHERE CAN I FOLLOW THE GAME?
The game is aired on Sky Sports Arena from 7.30pm with kick off at 7.45pm.
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.
RIVALS WATCH
Thursday:
Leeds Rhinos vs Huddersfield Giants – 7.45pm
Warrington Wolves vs Catalans Dragons – 7.45pm – Sky Sports
Friday:
Wigan vs Saints – 7.45pm – Sky Sports
Saturday:
Hull FC vs Hull KR – 3pm – Sky Sports
Castleford Tigers vs Wakefield Trinity – 7pm
Sunday:
Leigh Centurions vs Salford Red Devils – 4.30pm
