St.Helens host fierce rivals Wigan Warriors as the traditional Good Friday derby returns to the BrewDog Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd.
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Widely regarded as the biggest fixture in the Super League calendar, this historic rivalry once again takes centre stage, with both sides looking to make a statement.
Saints will be determined to respond after a difficult outing last time out, which saw them fall to a 52-10 defeat away at reigning champions Hull KR. Prior to that result, Paul Rowley’s side had built strong momentum with four consecutive league victories, and they will now be eager to rediscover that form on home soil.
The visitors arrive in a similar position despite sitting top of the table. Wigan suffered their first defeat of the season last time out, falling 34-16 to Huddersfield Giants, and will be equally motivated to return to winning ways.
Recent Good Friday history adds further intrigue to this contest. The Warriors ran out 24-14 winners in last year’s meeting at the Brick Community Stadium, a result Saints will be looking to avenge in this year’s Easter clash. However, the last time the sides met at the BrewDog Stadium on Good Friday was a day to remember for the Red V. Saints produced a dramatic late comeback, scoring twice in the final ten minutes to secure a 12-4 victory, ending Wigan’s 15-match winning run in the process.
Home advantage has proven decisive in recent years, with the last away win in the Good Friday derby coming back in 2019, when Saints triumphed 36-10 on the road. Backed by a full house once again, the Red V will be hoping that trend continues.
With both sides smarting from defeat and eager to prove a point, all the ingredients are there for another classic encounter. Expect intensity, physicality, and a fierce contest as two of rugby league’s biggest names collide once again.
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