Round 24 sees the Saints take on the Robins in a crucial clash for both sides as we enter the final stages of the season and we have all the pre-match information for you right here in our match preview.
BACKGROUND
Saints go into this game off the back of a emphatic 6-66 win over Hull FC and following Wigan’s defeat to Wakefield Trinity grants Saints a six point lead at the top of the Betfred Super League table.
Kristian Woolf has confirmed the return of Jack Welsby, in place of injured Sione Mata’utia who picked up a foot injury, to the side and help move them a step closer to wrapping up the League Leaders’ Shield, which would be obtained should the Warriors drop points and the Saints win.
Hull KR have won three of their last six games to leave them sitting in 8th position in the Betfred Super League table.
Defeat against 6th placed Leeds last time out means that interim coach Danny McGuire’s Robins come into the game wounded and looking to hit back.
LAST 10 MEETINGS
St Helens 26, Hull KR 18 (SLR15, 12/6/22)
Hull KR 8, St Helens 42 (SLR4, 4/3/22)
Hull KR 0, St Helens 25 (SLR2, 1/4/21) (at Totally Wicked Stadium)
St Helens 21, Hull KR 20 (aet) (SLR12, 11/9/20)
Hull KR 18, St Helens 32 (SLR10, 30/8/20) (at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington)
Hull KR 26, St Helens 42 (SLR14, 5/5/19)
St Helens 36, Hull KR 24 (SLR8, 29/3/19)
St Helens 26, Hull KR 4 (SLR17, 8/6/18)
Hull KR 6, St Helens 30 (SLR7, 23/3/18)
St Helens 48, Hull KR 16 (SLR19, 17/6/16)
SQUADS
COACHES PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear from Kristian Woolf on his views ahead of the game. You can also hear from Ben Davies on his recent try scoring from, and what to expect this week from Hull KR this Friday.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Chris Kendall will be the 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!
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
- RedV Bar at the Totally Wicked Stadium opens from 5pm
- The Club Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium will be open from 9am, with Ticket Office opening from 10am, with both remaining open 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 available in the West stand concourse and Madri is now available across every home stand.
We have a 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, recent new releases of our ICE COLD Summer Trainingwear and leisure clothing, caps, hats and a huge range of souvenirs and gifts as well as matchday essentials such as flags and scarves.
2022 Members can also get 10% off a selected items in our Back To School range.
CHEERLEADERS
Our A Star Saints Angels Cheerleaders will be performing pre-match and at half-time.
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 3pm 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 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 later in the week.
RIVALS WATCH
Thursday
Huddersfield vs Castleford– 8pm – Sky Sports
Friday
Saints vs Hull Kr – 8pm Hull FC vs Wakefield – 8pm Leeds vs Warrington – 8pm – Sky Sports Wigan vs Toulouse – 8pm
Saturday
Catalans vs Salford – 5pm
