On Saturday afternoon, St.Helens take on Wigan Warriors at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in the Semi-Final of the Betfred Challenge Cup, with kick-off scheduled for 2:30pm.
TICKET INFORMATION
The Club’s allocation of match tickets for Saturday’s Men’s Semi-Final is extremely limited. Tickets are on general sale and are available exclusively online on RL Commercial’s ticketing website – click here to get your tickets.
St.Helens supporters have been allocated the East Stand (seated) [NOW SOLD OUT] and the South Stand Terrace (standing) at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Standing tickets in the South Stand are £25 for Adults and £10 for Juniors.
SQUAD NEWS
Saints make two changes to the squad that beat York Knights last Friday night, with Deon Cross and Lewis Murphy both returning from injury.
Cross is back after completing return-to-play protocols following a failed HIA against Hull F.C., while Murphy has recovered from the dislocated elbow suffered in the quarter-final win over Catalans Dragons.
Kyle Feldt is unavailable after failing his HIA against York, and Bill Leyland has returned to parent club Hull Kingston Rovers following his try-scoring appearance last week.
Matty Peet welcomes back halfback Harry Smith and tall forward Sam Walters, both of whom were suspended for three matches following Wigan’s win over Wakefield in the Quarter-Final of the Challenge Cup.
The Warriors will be without prop forward Ethan Havard as he picked up a one-match ban from their win over Bradford Bulls which ended a four-match losing run in the Super League.
Wigan Warriors 21-man squad vs St.Helens
1. Jai Field, 2. Zach Eckersley, 3. Adam Keighran, 4. Jake Wardle, 7. Harry Smith, 9. Brad O’Neill, 10. Luke Thompson, 11. Junior Nsemba, 12. Liam Farrell, 13. Kaide Ellis, 14. Sam Walters, 15. Patrick Mago, 17. Ollie Partington, 19. Jack Farrimond, 20. Sam Eseh, 22. Tom Forber, 23. Kian McDermott, 25. Taylor Kerr, 27. Lukas Mason, 28. Noah Hodkinson, 36. George Marsden.
COACH PREVIEW
Paul Rowley speaks to Saints TV ahead of his side taking on fierce rivals Wigan Warriors in the Semi-Finals of the Betfred Challenge Cup on Saturday afternoon.
The Challenge Cup is a major motivation for the Head Coach. Rowley spoke about the competition’s importance, particularly for players who grow up dreaming of playing at Wembley, and believes that sense of occasion is still very much alive.
Saints TV subscribers can watch Rowley’s full Coach Preview
FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS
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1̶9̶9̶6̶ 2026 HOME KIT
The Saints’ 2026 Home Kit will be worn proudly on Saturday afternoon!
Paying homage to the inaugural season of Super League in 1996, this year is 30 years since that momentous campaign during which St.Helens won the League title and a memorable Challenge Cup victory at Wembley.
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
🫡 LEES AHEAD OF FACING WIGAN IN CUP SEMI FINAL
Captain Matty Lees speaks to Saints TV ahead of taking on Wigan Warriors in the Betfred Challenge Cup Semi-Final.
Lees recognises it as the biggest game Saints have faced so far this season, particularly given the Club’s desire to get back to lifting silverware. While Wigan present a formidable challenge, the focus within the camp has been on meeting that head-on and delivering a performance that matches the occasion.
Watch the full player preview with Matty on Saints TV
THE RECORD AGAINST WIGAN
The two sides have met 97 times in the Betfred Super League era, Saints winning 49 of the meetings, with Wigan winning 44, and four draws.
Last ten Super League meetings
St Helens 34, Wigan 24 (SLR7, 3/4/26)
St Helens 4, Wigan 18 (SLR25, 5/9/25)
Wigan 24, St Helens 14 (SLR8, 18/4/25)
St Helens 0, Wigan 20 (SLR22, 17/8/24)
Wigan 16, St Helens 12 (SLR17, 12/7/24)
St Helens 12, Wigan 4 (SLR6, 29/3/24)
St Helens 34, Wigan 16 (SLR15, 9/6/23)
Wigan 14, St Helens 6 (SLR8, 7/4/23)
Wigan 30, St Helens 10 (SLR25, 26/8/22)
St Helens 20, Wigan 18 (SLR18, 9/7/22)
Last ten Challenge Cup meetings
Recent Challenge Cup meetings between St.Helens and Wigan have been closely contested, with the Warriors holding a slight edge across the last ten encounters. Wigan have claimed six victories to Saints’ four.
They head into Saturday afternoon’s clash having won each of the last three cup meetings between the sides — a run Saints will be determined to bring to an end.
St Helens 18, Wigan 20 (2022 Semi Final, at Elland Road, Leeds)
Wigan 18, St Helens 4 (2012 Quarter Final)
St Helens 12, Wigan 18 (2011 Semi Final, at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington)
St Helens 75, Wigan 0 (2005 Quarter Final)
St Helens 32, Wigan 16 (2004 Final, at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff)
St Helens 12, Wigan 21 (2002 Final, at Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
St Helens 22, Wigan 8 (2001 Fourth Round)
Wigan 22, St Helens 10 (1998 Quarter Final)
St Helens 26, Wigan 12 (1997 Fourth Round)
St Helens 24, Wigan 40 (1995 Fourth Round)
WATCH THE GAME WITH US AT THE MARCHING INN
Not joining us in Warrington on Saturday?
Well then, come along to 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧 and watch the game with fellow Saints supporters. Open from 12:30pm, enjoy some drinks and food, and cheer on St.Helens at our home ground!
The bar will be serving exclusively BrewDog products on draught, such as Lost Lager, Cold Beer, Wingman IPA and Black Heart, plus canned popular favourites Elvis Juice & Hazy Jane, alongside a full range of wine, gins and other spirits, Stowford Press Cider and, of course, soft drinks too.
Pizzas and nachos are also available from our bar menu.
WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?
Jack Smith will be the Referee on Saturday, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Richard Thompson and Marcus Griffiths, as well as Video Referee Tom Grant.
TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE
The Semi-Final will be broadcast live on BBC One from 2pm.
🚗 CAR PARKING
The Brian Bevan Corner disabled bays can only be accessed along Winwick Road via Buckley Street, Winwick Street, Pinners Brow. The entrance to the car park is on the left. If spectators are parking here, then they must show their disabled parking badge. There will be stewarding on the day.
When leaving cars must turn right out of the exit onto Winwick Road.
🎒 BAG POLICY
No bags larger than an A4 piece of paper will be permitted into the stadium, and there will be a 100% bag search policy in operation.
