Match Preview: Catalans (H)

 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.

 2026 THIRD KIT 

The Saints’ will now wear their 2026 Third Kit on Friday evening.

The decision has been made due to a kit clash, with both Catalans’ home and away kits conflicting with our traditional home strip. As fans may remember, the Saints wore their 2026 Away Kit against the Dragons in the Challenge Cup earlier this season.

As a result, Paul Rowley’s side will take to the field in our hugely popular blue and white strip, inspired by the 1996 away kit, while the French will wear their familiar white, yellow, and red colours.

Get yours online by visiting saintssuperstore.com

 SQUAD NEWS

Coach Rowley makes two changes to the 21-man squad for Round 19, with Saints Academy products Jack Campbell and Tyler McGann earning their first senior call-ups after impressive Under 18s campaigns. If selected, they would make their Super League and St Helens debuts alongside fellow academy graduates Billy Keeley and Cole Marsh.

Shane Wright drops out after missing last week’s match, while Owen Dagnall is unavailable after suffering an ACL injury that has ended his 2026 season.

The Saints remain heavily affected by injuries, with 15 players unavailable, but it provides further opportunities for young talent, following the senior debuts of Matty Evans and Chris Matagi last weekend.

John Cartwright has made three changes to his Catalans squad that lost comfortably to Leeds last week.

They include Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet, who returns from suspension, with Lenny Marc and Giovanni Descalzi also named. They replace Ben Garcia, Romain Navarrette, and Harvey Wilson.

Catalans Dragons’ 21-man squad

1. Charlie Staines, 3. Nick Cotric, 4. Solomona Faataape, 6. Toby Sexton, 7. Lewis Dodd, 8. Chris Satae, 10. Julian Bousquet, 11. Franck Maria, 12. Ben Condon, 16. Josh Allen, 19. Kruise Leeming, 20. Zac Lipowicz, 21. Matthieu Laguerre, 24. Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet, 25. Lenny Marc, 26. Ugo Tison, 27. Clement Martin, 28. Leo Darrelatour, 29. Giovanni Descalzi, 30. Alexis Lis, 33. Edenn Rogers-Smith

 COACH PREVIEW

The Saints have moved on quickly from last weekend’s disappointing defeat to Toulouse and are fully focused on Friday night’s home clash. Rowley said the squad had been honest in reviewing Sunday’s performance but stressed the focus is now on putting things right, and that actions will speak louder than words.

Looking ahead to the game against Catalans, Rowley admitted Saints are going to be a target given the number of injuries, but he insisted the Club will keep moving forward. His focus remains on producing a performance supporters can be proud of as Saints look to bounce back.

Watch the full match preview with Rowley on Saints TV

 FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS

Won’t be at the BrewDog Stadium? We have you covered.

Saints fans will be updated live in full with the Saints’ Live Match Centre – brought to you by Acorn Motor Group. This is your Saints 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 make sure you are following us!

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THE REST OF ROUND 19

This week in Super League their is one game on Thursday, one other game on Friday, three on Saturday and one on Sunday.

Thursday

Bradford Bulls vs Wakefield Trinity – 8pm

Friday

Huddersfield Giants vs Wigan Warriors – 8pm

Saturday

Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR – 3pm
Hull FC vs Leigh Leopards – 5:30pm
Toulouse Olympique vs York Knights – 8pm

Sunday

Castleford Tigers vs Leeds Rhinos – 3pm

Take a look at how the Betfred Super League table looks ahead of Round 19 by clicking here.

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 6pm.

FOOD & DRINK

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

MEET THE PLAYERS

Adding to the excitement, first-team players Deon Cross and George Whitby will be on stage in the HALO fanzone around 6:30pm on Friday.

🍻 THE MARCHING INN

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. DJ Earl Raff will also be in the Marching Inn post-match, providing live music.

🗣️ DAVIES ON DETERMINATION TO BOUNCE BACK

Jake Davies says the team are determined to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointing home defeat. He said Monday’s review was extremely honest, with the squad looking closely at both their performance and the effort levels needed to improve.

The focus is on learning from the defeat and putting things right. He believes a fast start will be crucial against the Dragons after Saints made life difficult for themselves early in their last outing.

\Watch the full match preview with Jake on Saints TV

 THE RECORD AGAINST CATALANS

The two sides have been evenly matched in recent history, with Saints and Catalans each claiming five wins in their last ten meetings.

The Saints have claimed identical 36-4 victories over the Dragons in the previous two meetings this season, first in Perpignan back in March, then a Challenge Cup Quarter Final victory at the BrewDog Stadium in April.

Last ten meetings

St Helens 36, Catalans 4 (CCQF, 10/4/26)
Catalans 4, St Helens 36 (SLR3, 28/2/26)
St Helens 40, Catalans 0 (SLR11, 15/5/25)
Catalans 13, St Helens 14 (SLR6, 29/3/25)
St Helens 24, Catalans 12 (SLR13, 31/5/24)
Catalans 14, St Helens 8 (SLR7, 6/4/24)
Catalans 12, St Helens 6 (SLSF, 6/10/23)
St Helens 12, Catalans 14 (SLR19, 13/7/23)
Catalans 24, St Helens 12 (SLR11, 5/5/23)
Catalans 20, St Helens 18 (SLR17, 2/7/22)

 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 and the successful competitor will win a pair of flights courtesy of LJLA.

✈️ Congratulations to Paul, who took on the @LPL_Airport Crossbar Challenge and nailed it at the first attempt!

He has won a pair of return flights from Liverpool with Ryanair and a VIP Airport Experience thanks to LJLA!#COYS pic.twitter.com/l2T4iTN4K2

— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) July 13, 2026

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.

 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?

Tom Grant will be the Referee for Friday’s game, and he will be assisted by Touch Judges Alex Cameron and Gareth Jones, as well as Video Referee Liam Rush.

 TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE

Friday’s game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action from 7:55pm.