On Saturday evening, St.Helens travel to the LNER Community Stadium for the first time to take on York Knights in Round 21 of the Betfred Super League, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm.
TICKET INFORMATION
Saints supporters will be located in the South Stand of the LNER Community Stadium.
South Stand (Unreserved Seating)
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Adult – £25
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Senior (65+) – £20
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Young Adult (17-21) – £20
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Junior (12-16) – £5
- Under 12 – FREE
Please note: Tickets for this fixture can be bought through the York ticket site HERE or from the Knights’ Ticket Office at the LNER Community Stadium on game day.
Supporters will only see blocks designated to away supporters. All tickets are unallocated, but supporters will be allocated a block; we kindly ask that supporters remain in the block they purchase into.
SQUAD NEWS
Interim Head Coach Eamon O’Carroll makes three changes to the squad from Round 20.
Star prop Alex Walmsley returns to the fold, alongside young forwards Chris Matagi and Alfie Tate.
Stepping out of the 21-man squad are George Delaney, Matty Evans and Jed Cartwright, all of whom suffered injuries in last week’s game against Wigan.
Click the image below to read our Round 21 squad news in full.
Head Coach of York, Mark Applegarth, has also made three changes to his squad following the Knights loss to Huddersfield in Round 20.
Prop Kieran Hudson and fullback Will Dagger drop out of the squad while winger David Nofoaluma misses out due to HIA protocols.
The Knights have bolstered their forward pack with the loan signing of prop Matty English from the Giants, and Andy Djeukessi on loan from Newcastle Thunder, whilst Justin Sangare returns to their squad.
York Knights’ 21-man squad vs St.Helens
1. Toa Mata’afa, 4. Sam Wood, 5. Scott Galeano, 6. Ata Hingano, 7. Liam Harris, 8. Jack Martin, 9. Paul McShane, 10. Paul Vaughan, 13. Jordan Thompson, 14. Denive Balmforth, 15. Xavier Va’a, 16. Justin Sangare, 20. Oli Field, 21. Kieran Buchanan, 23. Jon Bennison, 26. Nikau Williams, 27. Matty Foster, 33. Andy Djeukessi, 37. Cody Hunter, 46. David Nofoaluma, 48. Tom Inman, 49. Matty English.
WATCH THE GAME WITH US AT THE MARCHING INN
If you’re not able to make the trip to York this Saturday and are looking for somewhere local and fan-friendly to cheer on the Saints, join us at The Marching Inn!
Come along to the BrewDog Stadium, as the team make their first-ever visit to the York Knights’ home ground – the LNER Community Stadium.
Grab a pint, tuck into pizza and nachos, and catch all the action live. Plus, don’t forget there’s half price BrewDog draft beer until kick off, and we’re open from 3:30pm.
❤️ HASTINGS HAILS OUR SUPPORT
Jackson Hastings believes the Saints are building in the right direction, insisting there were plenty of positives from last week’s performance against Wigan, highlighting the resilience shown by our injury-hit side.
‘Jacko’ is expecting a close contest, especially after our earlier meeting against the Knights at home this season.
Saints TV subscribers can watch Jackson Hastings’ full Player Preview
THE RECORD AGAINST YORK
St.Helens are currently undefeated against York in the last 19 meetings, having won 18 and drawn one.
York’s last victory over Saints was back in 1946.
The Saints and the Knights have only ever met once in the Super League, that match was back in May earlier this year.
Last ten meetings
St Helens 40, York 16 (SLR10, 1/5/26)
St Helens 46, York 6 (CCR6, 15/5/15)
St Helens 62, York 0 (CCR5, 6/5/05) (at Knowsley Road)
York 6, St Helens 14 (JPST-R1, 13/11/88) (at Wigginton Road)
York 11, St Helens 18 (SLC, 16/3/86) (at Wigginton Road)
St Helens 30, York 8 (SLC, 8/9/85) (at Knowsley Road)
York 7, St Helens 19 (SLC, 21/2/82) (at Wigginton Road)
St Helens 17, York 3 (SLC, 27/1/82) (at Knowsley Road)
York 5, St Helens 18 (FD, 9/3/80) (at Wigginton Road)
St Helens 25, York 16 (FD, 4/3/80) (at Knowsley Road)
FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS
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Fans will be updated in detail with 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.
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COACH PREVIEW
Interim Head Coach Eamon O’Carroll says St.Helens are looking to build on the commitment and togetherness shown in last week’s derby.
Looking ahead to York, O’Carroll expects a tough challenge against a dangerous home side and says the Saints will need to match the effort shown against Wigan while producing that level of performance for longer periods.
Saints TV subscribers can watch Eamon’s full Coach Preview
1̶9̶9̶6̶ 2026 HOME KIT
Whilst we are on the road, the Saints’ 2026 Home Kit will be worn proudly on Saturday.
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
THE REST OF ROUND 21
This round of the Betfred Super League kicks off on Thursday night, followed by three matches on Friday, and two more other than our match on Saturday as well.
Thursday
Huddersfield Giants 22-16 Hull FC
Friday
Hull KR vs Bradford Bulls – 8pm
Leeds Rhinos vs Toulouse Olympique – 8pm
Leigh Leopards vs Wigan Warriors – 8pm
Saturday
Castleford Tigers vs Warrington Wolves – 3pm
Catalans Dragons vs Wakefield Trinity – 8pm
Take a look at the Betfred Super League standings heading into Round 21 by clicking here.
WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?
Liam Rush will be the Referee for Saturday’s game, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Neil Horton and Lucas Seal, as well as Video Referee Cameron Worsley.
TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE
Saturday’s game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports + and Super League + from 5:25pm.
⏭️ NEXT AT HOME: HULL FC
The Saints return home to take on Hull FC, and the Steve Prescott Cup is up for grabs when the Black & Whites come to the BrewDog Stadium on Thursday, 6th August 2026!
