Saints face the Huddersfield Giants on Easter Monday with kick off at 3pm and we have all the pre-match information for you right here in our Match Preview.
BACKGROUND…
Saints face Huddersfield Giants on the back of Derby Day win against Wigan on Good Friday.
The Giants are flying high this season and under Ian Watson are pushing for the top six. They come into this one on the back of a fight-back 20-20 Golden Point draw against Leeds Rhinos on Thursday.
Saints will look to back up Good Friday’s win with victory in Yorkshire.
LAST TEN MEETINGS:
St Helens 23, Huddersfield 18 (CCQF, 7/5/21) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
Huddersfield 10, St Helens 18 (SLR4, 22/4/21)
Huddersfield 6, St Helens 54 (SLR11, 4/9/20 (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
St Helens 10, Huddersfield 12 (SLR6, 6/3/20)
St Helens 48, Huddersfield 6 (SLR28, 6/9/19)
St Helens 38, Huddersfield 2 (SLR18, 14/6/19)
Huddersfield 16, St Helens 22 (CCR6, 12/5/19)
Huddersfield 12, St Helens 40 (SLR6, 14/3/19)
St Helens 12, Huddersfield 16 (SLS8-R1, 10/8/18)
St Helens 66, Huddersfield 4 (SLR12, 20/4/18)
SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear Kristian Woolf’s reaction to the Derby win and his thoughts ahead of the game, whilst Tommy Makinson also reflects on Good Friday and looks ahead to Monday’s short-turnaround!
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Tom Grant will be the referee.
KIT?
Saints are the away team, but will play in our 2022 home kit.
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS FOR THE MATCH?
Tickets will come off sale online at:12pm on Saturday, April 16. Tickets will then be available on the turnstiles at Huddersfield – via cash only. Please do not visit the Ticket Office.
WHAT TIME DO COACHES LEAVE ST HELENS?
The coach will depart the Totally Wicked Stadium at 12:30pm on Monday, April 18.
WHAT TIME DO THE TURNSTILES OPEN?
Turnstiles open at the John Smith’s Stadium at 2pm – Kick off is at 3pm.
PARKING AT THE JOHN SMITH’S STADIUM
Car parking is available at the Stadium in the St Andrews Road Car Park for £5. Please note that spaces are subject to availability. There are also unofficial car parks in close proximity to the ground, although local retail park spaces should not be used as they operate clamping systems. Disabled Car Parking must be pre-booked.
FOOD AND DRINK
There are lots of activities available at the game for you to enjoy. The centrepiece of the Giants offering to home and away supporters will be the Deliveree Food Festival featuring a number of food outlets and two bars for supporters to sample a number of Huddersfield’s local vendors in a party atmosphere for a vibrant tailgate feel.
I CAN’T ATTEND – WHERE CAN I FOLLOW THE GAME?
The game is NOT televised, 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
Easter Monday
Castleford vs Leeds – 3pm – Sky Sports
Giants vs Saints – 3pm
Salford vs Catalans – 3pm
Wigan vs Wakefield – 3pm
Toulouse vs Hull KR – 3pm (4pm local time)
Hull FC vs Warrington – 5.30pm – Sky Sports
