Saints face Leeds Rhinos at Headingley Stadium on Friday with kick off at 8pm as we look to return to winning ways in the Betfred Super League.
BACKGROUND…
Saints face Leeds Rhinos looking to get back to winning ways in the Betfred Super League after defeat to Toulouse in France two weeks ago. However, we do head into this one on the back of a convincing win over Whitehaven in the Challenge Cup last weekend.
James Roby could make his 500th Saints appearance against a Leeds side who have not won since a win against Wakefield back on 3 March – there only victory so far this season.
Jamie-Jones Buchanan is in temporary charge after Richard Agar left the Club recently and the Rhinos are bound to be wounded animals come Friday night in a game which always lives up to expectations!
LAST TEN MEETINGS:
St Helens 36, Leeds 8 (SLSF, 1/10/21)
St Helens 40, Leeds 6 (SLR24, 10/9/21)
St Helens 26, Leeds 18 (CCR3, 10/4/21)
St Helens 40, Leeds 8 (SLR17, 23/10/20)
Leeds 0, St Helens 48 (SLR8, 9/8/20)
Leeds 20, St Helens 36 (SLR26, 15/8/19)
St Helens 36, Leeds 10 (SLR19, 21/6/19)
St Helens 27, Leeds 22 (SLR3, 22/2/19)
Leeds 22, St Helens 23 (SLR18, 15/6/18)
St Helens 20, Leeds 28 (SLR6, 16/3/18)
MILESTONES
James Roby is named in the 21 man squad for Friday’s clash with Leeds Rhinos in what could be his landmark 500th Saints appearance. The squad is also boosted by the return of Alex Walmsley and Morgan Knowles.
Kel Coslett (531 Appearances), Eric Chisnall (523 Appearances) and Billy Benyon (514 Appearances) are the only Saints who have played over 500 games for the Club.
And now our captain, James Roby, could get the chance to join that iconic trio as he pulls on the Red Vee for the 500th time on Friday against Leeds Rhinos at Emerald Headingley (8pm kick off).
SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear Kristian Woolf’s thoughts ahead of the game, whilst Konrad Hurrell looks ahead to a clash against his former side on Friday!
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
James Child will be the referee and Jack Smith is the video referee.
KIT?
Saints are the away team, but given Leeds play in Blue and Amber, we will play in our 2022 home shirt!
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS FOR THE MATCH?
Saints have sold our ticket allocation of 1500 tickets which were supplied to us by Leeds. Tickets are available on the turnstiles at a price of £27 in the Western Terrace and £35 in the North Stand seated. Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office will be open from 4pm for any ticketing collection enquires / sales as well as collections. Cash is no longer accepted as payment on the turnstiles.
WHAT TIME DO COACHES LEAVE ST HELENS?
Coach travel is also fully booked. Coaches will depart the Totally Wicked Stadium at 5pm.
WHAT TIME DO THE TURNSTILES OPEN?
Away supporters are located in the Western Terrace and North stand for any seated fans. Turnstiles for this match day open 3 hours before kick off. Fans with tickets for North Stand, Global East Stand and West Terrace can enter via St Michaels Lane (Gate B) or Kirkstall Lane (Gate G) turnstiles only. Fans cannot transfer in either direction across the South West corner (between West Terrace and Tetley’s South Stand).
DOUBLE HEADER…
Leeds Rhinos Under 18s v Hull KR Under 18s (Kick Off: 5:45pm) will take place before the match.
FOOD AND DRINK
- All public bars in concourses will open from turnstiles opening.
- The Global East Stand Café Bar will be open selling hot drinks from Costa Coffee, hot food and snacks. There is also a public bar available.
- The Long Bar is open pre-match for all fans and there is a public bar available along with player interviews hosted by Matt Horton and Danika Priim. Matt and Danika will also visit the South Stand Concourse bar ahead of the game!
- The Long Bar is open post-match as our Players’ Lounge to our Gold Season Members and valid pass holders only. Fans can purchase a ‘one off’ Long Bar pass to allow access after the match for the Long Bar £5 from Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office.
- Most public bars will close 15 minutes after half time of the men’s first team game.
- Tetley’s South Stand Concourse bars will remain open up until 1 hour after the final whistle.
All our bars and food concession units are now ‘cashless’ so please ensure you bring your credit / debit card OR you can pay using your smartphone.
MATCHDAY SEARCHES AND BAG POLICY
Please note there will be searches taking place at Headingley. Click here for more information.
I CAN’T ATTEND – WHERE CAN I FOLLOW THE GAME?
The game is televised on Sky Sports, but 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 for subscribers the following day.
RIVALS WATCH
Thursday
Wigan vs Hull FC – 8pm – Sky Sports
Friday
Huddersfield vs Catalans Dragons – 7.45pm
Castleford vs Toulouse – 8pm
Hull KR vs Warrington – 8pm
Leeds vs Saints – 8pm – Sky Sports
Sunday
Wakefield vs Salford – 3pm
