After nearly 12 years, a classic Super League rivalry will be born again as St.Helens face Bradford Bulls at the BrewDog Stadium on Saturday, 7th March 2026.
ACADEMY UP FIRST
Make even more of your visit to the Home of the Saints, with double the match action to be played!
Our Academy Saints will kick off their 2026 campaign with a curtain raiser against Huddersfield Giants at 2:45pm. The Super League match will commence at 5:30pm.
Match tickets and Memberships will permit entry to watch both matches on Saturday. *Please note that tickets are not available for supporters to attend just the Academy match.
TICKET & ENTRY INFORMATION
The quickest and easiest method of securing your spot at the BrewDog Stadium is by purchasing your ticket online by visiting eticketing.co.uk/saintsrlfc.
You can secure a digital or ‘Print at Home’ ticket online, saving you time and the need to visit the Ticket Office; however, the Stadium Ticket Office will be open on game day to assist.
SQUAD NEWS
The Saints are buoyed by the return of centre Mark Percival and forward Jake Wingfield to the 21-man squad. Both have been working through their rehabilitation following injuries and their return is a welcome sight.
Click the image below to read in full our Round 4 squad news.
Kurt Haggerty has named an unchanged 20-man squad from the side that was successful last weekend against Toulouse Olympique at Odsal.
The Bulls, like the Saints, are missing some players due to injury, with the likes of Jayden Nikorima, Joe Keyes and Jayden Okunbor currently on the sidelines.
Bradford Bulls’ 20-man squad
1. Caleb Aekins, 3. Esan Marsters, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Ethan Ryan, 7. Rowan Milnes, 8. Ryan Sutton, 9. Andy Ackers, 10. Loghan Lewis, 12. Zac Fulton, 13. Joe Mellor, 14. Mitch Souter, 15. Eribe Doro, 17. Ed Chamberlain, 20. Brandon Douglas, 21. Sam Hallas, 22. Luke Hooley, 23. Connor Wynne, 24. Guy Armitage, 25. Elliot Peposhi, 30. Leon Ruan.
🍻 THE MARCHING INN
The newly renovated bar at the BrewDog Stadium, formerly known as the RedV Bar, is now open following its relaunch, and we hope you will call in to visit The Marching Inn.
We will open the bar from 2pm game day, with DJ Earl Raff getting you ready for kick-off, live in the bar, and will keep the music going post-match too.
Come and meet the players! Jake Burns and Jacob Douglas will be in The Marching Inn from 4:45pm to preview the game and go through the team lineups.
💫 ROBBO READY FOR BATTLE WITH THE BULLS
With this upcoming match marking the first competitive meeting between the Saints and the Bulls in nearly a decade, Super League’s Young Player of the Year, Harry Robertson, believes their return to the competition is a positive.
Despite injuries, Robertson has enjoyed a busy start to the season playing both centre and fullback. He relishes the challenge and is happy to contribute wherever the team needs him. Furthermore, he’s expressed his enjoyment of working under the new Head Coach, Paul Rowley.
Watch the full player preview with Harry on Saints TV
⏸️ HALF TIME CHALLENGES
The Saints’ Half Time Challenge is bigger than ever in 2026, thanks to our Club Partners BrewDog and Liverpool John Lennon Airport!
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 – just like William did in our Home Opener!
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. With the eyes of all the Saints faithful in the West Stand watching the pressure will be on!
The prize up for grabs is return flights to Ibiza plus a VIP Airport Experience with LJLA – thanks to Jet2 and Ryanair.
You can fly to Ibiza this summer with Jet2.com and Ryanair from Liverpool. Whether you want a relaxing sunny escape or party into the early hours, Ibiza has it all and you can book now at jet2.com, jet2holidays.com and ryanair.com.
*Please note Terms & Conditions apply for both competitions and prizes.
** Please drink responsibly.
FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS
Not joining us at the BrewDog Stadium? No dramas, 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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Highlights and the full match replay will be available for Saints TV subscribers too on Sunday afternoon.
1̶9̶9̶6̶ 2026 HOME KIT
The Saints’ 2026 Home Kit will be worn on Saturday evening. Paying homage to the inaugural season of Super League in 1996, this year is 30 years since the 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.
In celebrating the triumphs of that year, we have launched an updated version of the kit using modern fabrics but retaining the iconic design features from the 90s era.
Get yours online by visiting saintssuperstore.com
THE REST OF ROUND 4
The fourth round of the 2026 Betfred Super League season features one match on Thursday night, two on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Thursday
Wakefield Trinity 14-10 Hull FC
Friday
Leigh Leopards 16-22 Catalans Dragons
York Knights 30-38 Warrington Wolves
Saturday
Toulouse Olympique vs Wigan Warriors – 5pm
Sunday
Huddersfield Giants vs Hull KR – 3pm
Leeds Rhinos vs Castleford Tigers – 3pm
THE RECORD AGAINST BRADFORD
Super League summary
The Saints and the Bulls have met 51 times in the Super League, and we have come out victorious 29 times, including wins in the 1999 and 2002 Grand Finals. Bradford have won 21 matches against the Red V, and the honours have been shared in a draw just once.
Our highest score and widest winning margin against the Bulls came away in 2005, with the Saints winning 4-66.
Last ten meetings
St Helens 46, Bradford 22 (SLR20, 11/7/14)
Bradford 0, St Helens 50 (SLR12, 11/5/14)
St Helens 30, Bradford 18 (SLR18, 9/6/13)
Bradford 10, St Helens 36 (SLR4, 23/2/13)
St Helens 54, Bradford 0 (SLR17, 8/6/12)
Bradford 12, St Helens 8 (SLR7, 17/3/12)
Bradford 14, St Helens 14 (SLR17, 12/6/11)
St Helens 28, Bradford 16 (SLR7, 25/3/11) (at Halton Stadium, Widnes)
St Helens 60, Bradford 12 (SLR25, 13/8/10) (at Knowsley Road)
Bradford 6, St Helens 38 (SLR2, 14/2/10)
PARKING
St Helens Borough Council have provided an update to their usual parking offering for home games.
All Council-run car parks will be free to use from 6pm on match night.
Please click here for more details on Council Car Parking.
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.
COACH PREVIEW
Facing a familiar face as his opposition coach, Rowley believes the Bulls have started the season well under his former Assistant Coach, Kurt Haggerty.
After a strong recruitment drive which saw the West Yorkshire club bring in a whole host of new players, Haggerty’s Bulls have impressed in the opening weeks of the season.
Saints TV subscribers can watch Rowley’s full Coach Preview
WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?
Jack Smith will be the Referee on Saturday evening, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Matty Lynn and Tara Jones, as well as Video Referee Tom Grant.
TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE
Saturday’s First Team game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports + from 5:25pm.
