Saints face Leigh Centurions at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday evening with kick off at 8pm in Alex Walmsley's Testimonial fixture and we have all the information you need!
BACKGROUND…
Saints take on Adrian Lam’s Leigh Centurions in what will be the Club’s only pre-season trial game. It will be a special day for Alex Walmsley who celebrates 10 years at the Club and it’s important we head into that first Betfred Super League game of the season in February on the back of a victory.
LAST TEN MEETINGS:
Leigh 12, St Helens 22 (SLR5, 30/4/21)
St Helens 28, Leigh 6 (SLR12, 28/4/17)
Leigh 24, St Helens 16 (SLR2, 24/2/17)
Leigh 4, St Helens 78 (SLR26, 4/9/05) (at Hilton Park)
Leigh 20, St Helens 27 (SLR22, 22/7/05) (at Hilton Park)
St Helens 60, Leigh 16 (SLR9, 8/4/05) (at Knowsley Road)
Leigh 21, St Helens 4 (SBC, 23/1/94) (at Hilton Park)
St Helens 34, Leigh 16 (SBC, 19/9/93) (at Knowsley Road)
St Helens 64, Leigh 9 (SBC, 6/1/93) (at Knowsley Road)
Leigh 11, St Helens 6 (SBC, 11/11/92) (at Hilton Park)
SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear Kristian Woolf’s thoughts ahead of the game, whilst the main man Alex Walmsley says it will be a proud day.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Jack Smith will be the referee.
KIT?
Saints are the home team and so will play in our new 2022 Home red and white kit for the first time! The players will also warm up in Alex Walmsley’s Testimonial shirt.
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are still available online here until 12noon Friday. The game is fully ticketed. Access via the turnstiles can only be gained via a paper ticket – 2022 Membership cards cannot be used to gain access.
Tickets are available from the Club Ticket Office at the Totally Wicked Stadium up to kick-off as well as Cash turnstiles which are available on the West and South Stands (Turnstile 5 in the West Stand and Turnstile 12 in the South Stand).
The Ticket Collection Point located next door to the Ticket Office is the place to collect your pre-ordered ticket from 6.15pm.
IMPORTANT FAN GUIDANCE FOR ENTRY
Please ensure you read the below information about Covid passes before you arrive at the Totally Wicked Stadium.
Fan Guidance for the Start of the 2022 Betfred Super League Season
WHAT TIME DO THE TURNSTILES OPEN?
Gates open at 6.30pm with kick-off at 8pm. The RedV Cafe Bar at the stadium is open from 5pm, but will close at kick off.
CAN I BUY FOOD AND DRINK?
Following a transition period last season, our Food & Beverage Kiosks and Hospitality Lounges are now FULLY cashless, we no longer accept cash as a form of payment – however for this fixture please be aware that Alex Walmsley’s Testimonial team will be holding a bucket collection and a Testimonial prize draw for which tickets can be purchased in cash.
Our food & drink kiosks are now fully operational, with a range of food and drink options available including our RedV Smooth Bitter and Carling on draught. Plus we now have Stowford Press Original and Berry Cider on all kiosks!
We have two Kiosk deals exclusively for 2022 members. Hot food and hot drink combo priced at £4 and a pie and a pint/bottle combo for £6. Show your Membership card at the Kiosk to ensure you grab the deal!
SAINTS SUPERSTORE
The Saints Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium will be open from 9am up to kick-off. Both the 2022 Home and Away shirts are available to order in-store and online now at: saintssuperstore.com
All 2022 Members can get 10% off either or both of the 2022 replica shirts (t&cs apply, subject to availability). This discount is accessible by showing your 2022 Membership Card in the Saints Superstore.
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 NOT televised, but 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 for subscribers later in the week.
ALEX WALMSLEY PRE-MATCH RAFFLE
ALEX WALMSLEY TESTIMONIAL BROCHURE
Alex Walmsley’s Testimonial Brochure will be on sale around the ground and in the Saints Superstore priced at 6 pounds.
Really excited to announce my Testimonial Brochure.
Check out my Facebook Page for information👇🏼https://t.co/2CrNMYIKgO
Thanks everyone pic.twitter.com/pBjSlfKpQ2
— Alex Walmsley (@engywalmsley) January 19, 2022
