Match Preview: York (H)

On Friday night, St.Helens welcome York Knights to the BrewDog Stadium for the first time in Super League, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.

🎟 TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets start from just £27.50 for adults and an incredible £6 for juniors aged 12 and under, with Under 5s tickets FREE!

The easiest way to secure your spot at the BrewDog Stadium is to purchase your ticket online here. You can secure a digital or ‘Print at Home’ ticket, which would not require you to visit the Ticket Office.

Fans can visit the Ticket Office during opening hours, or contact us by calling 01744 455 052.

Card payments are also available on the West Terrace. Pricing can be found below.

Supporters who purchased a ‘Brace Bundle’ ticket can use their discounted ticket for entry to this week’s fixture against York, in the format selected at purchase — whether physical, digital, or print-at-home.

📰 SQUAD NEWS

Head Coach Paul Rowley has made two changes to the squad that beat Wakefield.

Jack Welsby returns ahead of schedule from a shoulder injury after surgery, while Hull KR loanee Bill Leyland rejoins on a short-term deal and is in contention to face York.

Alfie Sinclair and Billy Keeley drop out of the squad.

🗣️ LOMAX LOOKING TO PUT BEST FOOT FORWARD AFTER INJURY RETURN

Jonny Lomax is determined to make every moment count following his recent return from injury, as focus turns to Friday’s clash with York Knights.

The Saints halfback reflected on getting back out on the field in the win over Wakefield, speaking about his pride in representing the club and his desire to put his best foot forward every time he pulls on the shirt.

Watch the full Player Preview with Jonny Lomax on Saints TV

😇 HALO FANZONE

The HALO Fanzone will open once again, offering fans a vibrant mix of live music, food, and drink. It promises to be a lively pre-match destination for supporters of all ages!

MUSIC

The HALO stage will host live music opposite the Marching Inn Bar and Superstore. Kicking off the entertainment, DJ Earl Raff, will be bringing the tunes from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Singer Jack Dean is then on stage from 6:30pm to 7:10pm.

FOOD & DRINK

Fans can enjoy a fantastic food offering from the Gourmet Burger stall and JJ’s Ices ahead of kickoff.

MEET THE PLAYERS

Adding to the excitement, first-team players Lewis Murphy and Jacob Host will be on stage in the HALO fanzone ahead of kick-off at around 7:15pm

🍻 THE MARCHING INN

The The Marching Inn at the BrewDog Stadium will once again be open for our Saints faithful, and we hope you will call in to visit.

We will open the bar from 5pm on gameday for you to soak up the matchday atmosphere.

📲 FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS

Not joining us at the BrewDog Stadium? No worries, we’ll keep you informed.

You can follow along the Saints’ Live Match Centre – your hub to find out the team news, follow live game updates, see behind-the-scenes photos, and click to read all the key stories of the fixture.

St.Helens’ social media accounts will keep supporters up to date on every key moment, so ensure you are following us!

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🟦 2026 THIRD KIT ⬜️

The Saints’ 2026 Third Kit will be worn proudly on Friday evening!

Inspired by the iconic 1996 away kit, our third strip pays tribute to the inaugural Super League season. It will be only the second outing for the kit in 2026, and the first time Saints have run out in it at the BrewDog Stadium.

The kit worn during that season has since become iconic and a retro favourite amongst Saints fans. Worn by the likes of Steve Prescott MBE, Tommy Martyn, Keiron Cunningham, Chris Joynt, Anthony Sullivan, Bobbie Goulding and Paul Newlove, to name but a few.

Get yours online by visiting saintssuperstore.com

⏸️ HALF TIME CHALLENGES

The Liverpool John Lennon Crossbar Challenge will see a Saints supporter get three attempts from the 20m line to hit the crossbar with a drop kick.

The prize this time is a pair of return flights from Liverpool with easyJet, plus a VIP Airport Experience (car parking, Aspire Executive Lounge access and Fast Track Security)

easyJet are shaping up with a huge summer in Liverpool, with plenty of new routes and more than 35 destinations to choose from, including Gran Canaria, Mallorca, Lisbon, Naples, Faro, Marrakesh and Belfast. Book now at easyjet.com

With the eyes of all the Saints faithful in the West Stand watching, the pressure will be on!

Can you beat the Wingman? One lucky fan will race over 80m against the Wingman himself, who will ride along our LED system on the Wingman North Stand Perimeter.

If you can beat him, you win a year’s supply of Wingman Session IPA, courtesy of BrewDog.

*Please note Terms & Conditions apply for both competitions and prizes.
** P
lease drink responsibly.

🏉 THE REST OF ROUND TEN

Round 10 features one match on Thursday night, two on Friday, three games on Saturday, and one game on Sunday.

Thursday

Hull KR 50-6 Castleford Tigers

Friday

Leeds Rhinos vs Wakefield Trinity – 8pm

Saturday

Wigan Warriors vs Bradford Bulls – 3pm
Catalans Dragons vs Leigh Leopards – 7pm
Huddersfield Giants vs Warrington Wolves – 8pm

Sunday

Hull FC vs Toulouse Olympique – 3pm

Take a look at the Betfred Super League standings by clicking here.

💬 COACH PREVIEW

Assistant Coach Lee Briers spoke to the press ahead of the Saints’ Round 10 match against York Knights on Friday night at the BrewDog Stadium.

Briers talks about the injuries we have been dealing with and how, despite that, the Saints have kept routines the same behind the scenes, which has helped them deal with the disruptions.

Watch the full match preview with Lee on Saints TV

🦺 SUPPORTER SAFETY

St.Helens R.F.C. want to ensure that everyone who comes to enjoy game days at the BrewDog Stadium can do so in a safe and friendly environment. The Club would like to reiterate to supporters that it operates a zero-tolerance approach to any anti-social behaviour.

Misbehaviours that will not be tolerated include, but are not limited to; physical or verbal abuse, violent conduct, missile throwing, excessive alcohol misuse, and any drug use.

Furthermore, the use of pyrotechnics is strictly prohibited under both rugby and football ground regulations. They can cause serious injuries to those who carry them as well as fellow spectators, as well as damage to surfaces such as the playing pitch which can cost clubs thousands of pounds.

St.Helens would also like to encourage parents/guardians of children coming to the ground to ensure they are always aware of what their child is doing and where in the stadium they are at all times.

🎒 BAG CHECK

Personal bags of A5 size or smaller only will be permitted in the BrewDog Stadium, and our stewarding staff will check your bags and conduct bag checks upon entry. We kindly ask supporters to please remain patient and be co-operative with our staff, and we thank you for your understanding.

Bags larger than A5 will only be permitted at the discretion of St.Helens R.F.C. staff if containing essentials for babies, or medical purposes and will be subject to being searched before entry. It is advised to provide Medical Exemption Certificates or proof of eligibility for a Medical Exemption Certificate.

O’Neills branded paper bags from the Saints Superstore will be permitted entry, however they too will be subject to bag checks from our stewarding staff.

Bag-Drop Facility

A Bag-Drop area will be set up at the BrewDog Stadium for any bags that would not be permitted entry. This will be located in the South East corner of the stadium and will be open from two hours before kick-off and will close one hour after full time.

Please note our Bag-Drop facility will cost £3 per bag, and as a cashless venue only debit or credit cards will be accepted. St.Helens R.F.C. accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of items which are left at the owners’ risk, with all bags subject to a search.

🗣️WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?

Liam Rush will be the Referee for Friday evening’s game, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Warren Turley and Ryan Cox, as well as Video Referee James Vella.

📺 TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE

Friday’s game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+ from 7:50pm.

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