Saints face Hull FC at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday evening with kick off at 8pm and we have all the information you need right here in our Match Preview story.
BACKGROUND…
After the disappointment of last week’s narrow Challenge Cup Semi Final loss at the hands of Wigan Warriors, Saints return to Super League action at the Totally Wicked Stadium, where we will entertain Hull FC. The Black and Whites are one of the competition’s most improved outfits and they will arrive here in a confident mood.
They are currently lying in 4th position on the Super League ladder having won seven of their 11 games for a total of 14 points. They trail joint leaders’ St. Helens and Wigan Warriors by four points and are two points behind third placed, Catalans Dragons.
Head Coach, Brett Hodgson is in his second year in charge at Hull FC and he is looking for his team to make huge strides back towards the top end of the table.
LAST TEN MEETINGS:
Hull FC 6, St Helens 38 (SLR2, 19/2/22)
Hull FC 10, St Helens 42 (SLR17, 2/8/21)
Hull FC 18, St Helens 33 (CCSF, 5/6/21) (at Leigh Sports Village)
St Helens 34, Hull FC 16 (SLR8, 28/5/21)
Hull FC 18, St Helens 32 (SLR3, 16/2/20)
Hull FC 6, St Helens 22 (SLR29, 13/9/19)
Hull FC 12, St Helens 40 (SLR21, 5/7/19)
St Helens 62, Hull FC 16 (SLR12, 22/4/19)
St Helens 38, Hull FC 12 (SLS8-R5, 14/9/18)
Hull FC 18, St Helens 34 (SLR21, 13/7/18)
SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear from Assistant Paul Wellens who was on media duties this week ahead of the game, whilst packman Agnatius Paasi also look ahead to the game.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Jack Smith will be the referee with James Child 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!
TICKET COLLECTIONS
For those collecting on the day of the fixture – all pre-ordered tickets must be collected from the Ticket Office Collection Point, located next to the Ticket Office.
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
- RedV Bar at the Totally Wicked Stadium opens from 5pm
- The Club Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium and Ticket Office will both open from 9am until kick-off
- Turnstiles and Stadium Kiosk open from 6:30pm
- Entertainment starts from around 7:10pm
- Kick-off at 8pm
MATCHDAY
The Saints Women’s team will be parading their newly retained Betfred Challenge Cup trophy pre-match, at around 7:25pm, following their victory last weekend against the Leeds Rhinos at Elland Road.
There will also be a special presentation at half-time around the Club’s support for the people of Ukraine during the current conflict. Find out more here.
FOOD & 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!
CHALLENGE 25 POLICY & FAN CONDUCT
Fans will need to ensure they bring a valid photo ID with them in order to prove their age when purchasing alcohol at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Any fans who are over 18 but can’t prove their age it may be refused sale of alcohol.
We remind fans to ensure their conduct is befitting of out Club. Any anti-social behavior that contravenes the Club’s Ground regulations (that can be viewed here)
Or any abuse of our staff, will not be tolerated.
SAINTS SUPERSTORE
Open from 9am, the Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium has everything you need to kit yourself out including our 2022 home and away replica kit, training wear and leisure clothing, caps, hats and a huge range of souvenirs and gifts as well as matchday essentials such as flags and scarves.
Plus, 2022 Members can get 10% off all 2022 Coats and Jackets!
CHEERLEADERS/MINI RUGBY
Our A Star Saints Angels Cheerleaders will be making an appearance performing pre-match and at half-time and there will also be mini-rugby thanks to our Saints Community Development Foundation.
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
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS FOR THE MATCH?
Tickets can be bought online up until 12 midday on Friday by clicking here. Tickets will also be available at the game via the Ticket Office or on the West Stand via either cash or contactless card payment.
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
Huddersfield vs Wigan – 8pm – Sky Sports
Friday
St Helens vs Hull FC – 8pm – Sky Sports
Saturday
Catalans Dragons vs Warrington – 5pm (UK Time) – Sky Sports
Sunday
Salford vs Leeds – 3pm
Castleford vs Hull KR – 3.30pm
Toulouse vs Wakefield – 2.30pm (UK Time)
