Head Coach Paul Rowley announced his 21-man Saints squad that will travel to Bartercard Odsal Stadium to take on Bradford Bulls on Saturday, 27th June.
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Kick-off on Saturday is scheduled for 8pm in Bradford.
The 2026 season has reignited a classic Super League rivalry between the Saints and the Bulls. This will be our first visit to Odsal in twelve years, with our last trip to the Bulls’ home coming back in May 2014, a match the Red V won by 0-50.
This fixture marks our second match against Bradford in the 2026 season. Our first encounter was in Round 4 of March at the BrewDog Stadium and the Saints triumphed 26-22.
The Saints are back on the road this week aiming to make it back-to-back wins after beating Huddersfield on Sunday. Paul Rowley’s side earned a commanding 38-6 victory over the Giants, placing the team level on league points in the third place with three other teams in the league table, separated only by points difference.
Bradford’s return to the top-flight has been good, albeit with mixed results, having won two of their last five fixtures. Currently 11th in the table, they will be looking to secure their first league win over the Saints at Odsal since 2012 to move up the ladder.
Paul Rowley will preview the match with the media at his weekly press conference on Friday afternoon. Our fans can watch it back in full on Saints TV.
SQUAD NEWS
Paul Rowley makes four changes to the squad that was declared for Round 15’s win over Huddersfield.
Mark Percival, Daryl Clark, Matt Whitley, and George Whitby step out of the 21-man selection. Percival picked up a hamstring issue in the match against the Giants, whilst Whitley and Whitby were late withdrawals from the squad last week due to injury. Whitley has suffered a wrist issue, which the Saints’ coach confirmed could sadly end his season, whilst Whitby is being further assessed for his injury.
Coming into the squad for the Bulls’ game are: Jake Burns, the hooker who has been making his way back to fitness after an ankle injury earlier in the year, and he recently featured for the Saints Reserves as he ramped up his match fitness.
Young winger Jacob Douglas is available for selection. The 22-year-old has been on loan this season with both Huddersfield and Salford, and if selected to play, would make his senior St.Helens debut.
Prop forward Alfie Sinclair is named in the squad. He has featured for Whitehaven and Swinton this season, as well as being a regular in our Reserves side.
Back-rower Billy Keeley is also in the 21-man squad. The 18-year-old has impressed in his first season in the First Team, and if he’s selected to play at Odsal, he would make his official St.Helens and Super League debut and then be assigned his senior squad number.
St.Helens’ 21-man squad vs Bradford Bulls
1. Jack Welsby, 3. Harry Robertson, 6. Tristan Sailor, 8. Alex Walmsley, 11. Curtis Sironen, 12. Shane Wright, 13. David Klemmer, 14. Jacob Host, 15. George Delaney, 23. Jake Burns, 22. Joe Shorrocks, 24. Owen Dagnall, 25. Nene Macdonald, 26. Jacob Douglas, 28. Jake Davies, 29. Alfie Sinclair, 30. Tom Humphreys, 31. Jackson Hastings, 35. Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Billy Keeley, and Deacon Swarbrick.
TICKET INFORMATION
Saints supporters will be located on the Northern Terrace at Bartercard Odsal Stadium.
Northern Terrace (Standing)
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Adult – £25
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65+ – £23
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Junior (5-17) – £5
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Junior Member – £5
- Under 5’s – FREE
Please note: Tickets for this fixture are physical only; no tickets will be sold digitally. The matchday price will increase by £3.
Supporters are able to purchase their tickets online by visiting the Saints’ ticketing website.
Fans can visit the Stadium Ticket Office during opening hours, or contact us by calling 01744 455 052
Ticket Office Opening Times
- Monday to Friday – 9am – 5pm
- Saturday – 10am – 4:00pm
- Sunday – Closed
- Match Days – Subject to change
