It's Semi-final time, as the Saints take on Salford Red Devils, with a place in the Betfred Super League Grand Final up for grabs!
BACKGROUND
Saints enter the knock-out stage of the season coming off the back of lifting the League Leaders’ Shield last time out against Toulouse. Salford Red Devils travel to the Totally Wicked Stadium for the Betfred Super League semi-final after an impressive victory over Huddersfield Giants in the qualifier game, as Paul Rowley’s men kept the home side scoreless.
Saints will play their fifth home semi-final in a row and should we progress, we will book our place in our fourth Grand Final in a row.
History awaits as Kristian Woolf’s men who are striving to make if four Grand Final wins in a row.
Kristian Woolf welcomes back key personal in Mark Percival and Sione Mata’utia to his squad following a lengthy time away from the side with injuries.
This will be Saints final game at the Totally Wicked Stadium in 2022 as it will be for boss Kristian Woolf. Hopefully he can sign off in style!
SEMI-FINAL READY! 😤
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— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) September 16, 2022
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Salford 44, St Helens 12 (SLR21, 31/8/22)
St Helens 14, Salford 10 (SLR11, 29/4/22)
Salford 26, St Helens 14 (SLR25, 17/9/21)
St Helens 28, Salford 0 (SLR6, 17/5/21)
St Helens 29, Salford 6 (SLR1, 26/3/21) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
Salford 12, St Helens 10 (SLR18, 26/10/20) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
St Helens 48, Salford 8 (SLR1, 31/1/20)
Salford 6, St Helens 23 (SLGF, 12/10/19) (at Old Trafford, Manchester)
St Helens 32, Salford 30 (SLR15, 17/5/19)
Salford 4, St Helens 26 (SLR4, 28/2/19)
SQUADS
COACHES’ PREVIEW
Head over to Saints TV to hear from Kristian Woolf who discusses the injury surrounding Alex Walmsley that sees his season come to an end and provides updates on the rest of the squad as we approach the crunch end of the season.
You can also hear from former Red Devil Joey Lussick here who talks about facing his former team and what it would mean to reach Old Trafford for a second time.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Chris Kendall will be the referee and Tom Grant is 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.
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
- RedV Bar at the Totally Wicked Stadium opens from 11am.
- The Club Superstore and ticket office at the Totally Wicked Stadium will be open from 10am with both remaining open until kick-off, the Superstore will also reopen after the match until 4pm.
- Turnstiles and Stadium Kiosks open from 11:30pm
- Kick-off at 1pm
PAYING OUR RESPECTS TO QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Both teams will wear black armbands and walk out together before we will hold a minutes silence as we pay our respects and remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
The national anthem will then be sung by Sean Ruane.
We join the nation in paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and we send our deepest condolences to the new King and members of the Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/9qOocimrc7
— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) September 8, 2022
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 stands, we have now installed Madri into the Wide to West Bar in the West 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 behaviour 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 matchball’s following the warm-ups will be investigated. Likewise, any abuse of our staff, will not be tolerated.
SAINTS SUPERSTORE
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 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.
CHEERLEADERS
Our A Star Saints Angels Cheerleaders will be performing pre-match.
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 will also be available at the game via the Ticket Office or on the West Stand via either cash or contactless card payment on gameday.
2022 Members can only access their £5 discount on their match ticket in advance of gameday. This is not available via turnstiles or from the Ticket Office on gameday.
Full ticket details are here.
I CAN’T ATTEND – WHERE CAN I FOLLOW THE GAME?
The game is being televised on both Channel 4 from 12.30pm and on Sky Sports Arena from 12.30pm. You can also follow the game on our 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
Wigan vs Leeds – 8.00pm
Saturday
Saints vs Salford – 1.00pm