Saints face Warrington Wolves at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday evening with kick off at 8pm and we have an ACTION-PACKED night ahead!
BACKGROUND…
Friday’s Saints vs Warrington clash will be one of the highlights of the 2022 season. It promises to be a fiercely competitive local derby and it should be a cracker!
Saints claimed their 500th regular round win at Hull KR, last Friday, in their 700th regular round match, since the start of Super League back in 1996. They are of course the current, three times back to back Super League Champions; and are unbeaten; at the top of the table, this season; after four games. The Wolves are currently lying in 4th position; having won three of their four matches, for a total of six points.
During the off season Daryl Powell joined Warrington as their new head coach. He, of course, needs little introduction to the Saints faithful; as he has been a regular visitor to St. Helens in recent times, with the Castleford Tigers. The Wolves are hoping that his appointment will breathe new life their squad and he will be able to help the Wire win silverware.
Friday’s game is also the Club’s Tongan themed clash – with a host of activity going on pre-match and during the game. Click here to read all about it.
OFA ATU TONGA
The match will see the stepping-up of our OFA ATU TONGA Appeal, all of the details of which you can find here.
The squad will be wearing special warm-up tops and our 2022 Home kit, which the players will don for the match, will all feature the Tongan Flag on the chest of each playing shirt. These match-worn shirts will then be signed and auctioned after the match to raise money for our appeal.
Our very own Tongan’s Will Hopoate and Agnatius Paasi’s children will also be delivering the matchball!
We will also be handing out A3 cards inside our turnstiles for fans to hold up in support of our appeal.
There will be a number of Tongan’s in the crowd who we have invited to the game, including the Tongan High Commissioner! Fans will also be able to show their support by purchasing a Tongan National Flag from the Saints Superstore, which you can also buy online here.
As part of our appeal, there will also be a matchday collection point (matchday only) for our appeal donations of clothing and sports kit outside the Saints Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium.
LAST TEN MEETINGS:
Warrington 14, St Helens 24 (SLR22, 30/8/21)
St Helens 2, Warrington 6 (SLR10, 17/6/21)
St Helens 18, Warrington 20 (CCQF, 19/9/20) (at AJ Bell Stadium, Salford)
Warrington 19, St Helens 0 (SLR2, 6/2/20)
St Helens 4, Warrington 18 (CCF, 24/8/19) (at Wembley Stadium)
Warrington 12, St Helens 30 (SLR25, 8/8/19)
Warrington 10, St Helens 21 (SLR20, 28/6/19)
St Helens 38, Warrington 12 (SLR10, 12/4/19)
St Helens 13, Warrington 18 (SLSF, 4/10/18)
Warrington 14, St Helens 34 (SLS8-R6, 22/9/18)
SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear Kristian Woolf’s thoughts ahead of the game, whilst the Man of Steel leader Sione Mata’utia is looking forward to the clash with his Brother!
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Chris Kendall will be the referee and James Child will be the video referee.
KIT?
Saints are the home team and so will play in our traditional red and white kit with our new front of shirt sponsor, Home Bargains!
RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP
The Rugby League World Cup trophies will be at the stadium located outside of the Club Superstore and Ticket Office pre-match.
LIGHT SHOW
We have another huge pre-match lightshow in the run-up to kick-off!
Get in your seat early, the action starts at 7:00pm as we dim the floodlights, we will then plunge the Totally Wicked Stadium into darkness before delivering a dazzling light show to build the atmosphere as we move towards kick-off…
FLAMES & PYROS
We will kick off the match with another big bang our pre-match pyrotechnics and flames units as the players make their entry and kick-off at 8pm.
CHEERLEADERS
Our A Star Saints Angels Cheerleaders will be making an appearance performing pre-match and at half-time.
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.
We offer a range of food and drink options including our RedV Smooth Bitter and Carling on draught. Plus we now have Stowford Press Original and Berry Cider on all kiosks!
We also 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!
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS FOR THE MATCH?
Limited tickets now remain, with large parts of the Totally Wicked Stadium sold out, or with only singles seats remaining, including the West Stand which is now fully SOLD OUT.
We strongly advise that fans who have pre-ordered tickets for collection, to collect them in advance of the game, or as early as possible before kick-off to ease any queues.
Please note: There will be no cash turnstiles and any remaining tickets will only be available by the ticket office or online here until 12 noon Friday.
The Ticket Collection Point located next door to the Ticket Office is the place to collect your pre-ordered tickets from 5pm on matchday.
HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS?
Tickets start from just £23 for adults and just £10 for Juniors (aged 16 and under) a full list of prices for various areas of the stadium can be found here.
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.
SAINTS SUPERSTORE
The Saints Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium will be open from 9am up to kick-off.
All 2022 Members can get 10% off our ICE COLD Trainingwear Range – visit saintssuperstore.com to order. (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.
The council has made Tontine multi-storey car park on Exchange Street, St Helens available for matchday parking.
Parking will be free for @Saints1890’s opening Super League fixture against Catalans Dragons tomorrow (Thurs 10 Feb).
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— St Helens Borough Council (@sthelenscouncil) February 9, 2022
I CAN’T ATTEND – WHERE CAN I FOLLOW THE GAME?
The game is televised on Sky Sports, 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.
RIVALS WATCH
Thursday
Leeds vs Hull – 8pm – Sky Sports
Friday
Wakefield vs Toulouse – 7.30pm
Salford vs Hull KR – 7.45pm
Saints vs Warrington – 8pm – Sky Sports
Saturday
Huddersfield vs Castleford – 3.15pm – Sky Sports
Catalans vs Wigan – 6.30pm – Sky Sports
