Saints face Huddersfield Giants 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…
Saints head into this one on the back of a BIG come-from-behind victory over Wigan Warriors at Magic Weekend. The Giants also left Newcastle with two points following a 30-18 victory over Salford.
Ian Watson’s men are sitting in third place in the Super League ladder and the fact this game has been picked for Sky Sports coverage emphasises the magnitude of this clash!
If Saints can pick up the two points, we will edge closer to that League Leaders’ shield…
LAST TEN MEETINGS:
Huddersfield 12, St Helens 24 (SLR9, 18/4/22)
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)
SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear from Kristian Woolf, whilst Will Hopoate talks about his impressive return to the team against Wigan last week.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Chris Kendall 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 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
- Kick-off at 8pm
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!
Beavertown Neck Oil IPA is back in the West stand concourse, whilst we have an offer for ALL on two Carling 500ml PET bottles priced at just £6 available in all Kiosks.
Madri Premium Lager is now available in all home areas of the Totally Wicked Stadium following it’s recent introduction at the Hull KR fixture.
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!
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)
Please also note: Any instances of fans caught trying to take home Saints matchballs following the warm-ups will be investigated. Likewise, 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 2022 Home and Away kits!
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
Friday
St Helens vs Huddersfield – 8pm – Sky Sports
Wigan vs Hull FC – 8pm
Saturday
Castleford Tigers vs Warrington – 3pm – Sky Sports
Toulouse vs Leeds – 7pm (UK Time)
Sunday
Hull KR vs Wakefield – 3pm
Salford vs Catalans – 3pm
