St.Helens welcome Salford Red Devils to the Totally Wicked Stadium on Sunday, 29th June for a double header of match action, headlined by our Armed Forces Day fixture.
- St.Helens Academy vs Salford Red Devils Academy – 12:30pm KO
- St.Helens vs Salford Red Devils – 3pm KO
As a club and community, will be celebrating Armed Forces Day, with activities going on around the ground which will include:
- The Royal Marines returning to the Totally Wicked Stadium
- Veterans Parade & Guard of Honour – including Veterans of the Foundation
- Representatives of other local armed forces branches in attendance
- The British Army obstacle course will also be located opposite the Red V Bar
Any ex-serving military/veterans still wishing to attend Sunday’s match, please contact the Saints Community Development Foundation ahead of game day – [email protected]
😇 ACADEMY UP FIRST
We have a double header of home match action on Sunday, with our Under 18s Academy and First Team both taking on Salford Red Devils at the Totally Wicked Stadium.
Get down to the ground early on Sunday afternoon and cheer on our young talents who could be future St.Helens Super League stars of the future! Our club has a proud and storied history of developing our own players, evidenced by the likes of Owen Dagnall, Harry Robertson, George Whitby, Noah Stephens and George Delaney who are all making their mark for the senior squad right now!
Our Under 18s are on the hunt for a fifth successive victory, after securing an away win over Wigan, home wins over Castleford and Hull FC, and a victory last time out on the road over Leigh.
Turnstiles open at the ground from 12pm, with the Saints Academy taking on Salford Academy at 12:30pm – so get down to the ground early!
TICKET & ENTRY INFORMATION
The quickest and easiest method of securing your spot at the Totally Wicked Stadium is by purchasing your ticket online by visiting eticketing.co.uk/saintsrlfc.
You can secure a digital or ‘Print at Home’ ticket which would not require you to visit the Ticket Office.
Find out more about our stands, ticket prices and Ticket Office hours by clicking here – with the Ticket Office open from 10am on game day.
📰 SQUAD NEWS
Head Coach Paul Wellens makes just one change to the squad that he declared for the victory over Leeds Rhinos last week, with Will Roberts going out on loan to Widnes and George Whitby returning to availability following head injury protocols.
Click or tap on the image below to read more about our Round 16 squad news.
Paul Rowley has a number of returnees to his squad, which has also been bolstered in the last fortnight with several loan additions too.
Half-back Jayden Nikorima and winger Ethan Ryan are the big inclusions following injuries, and former Saint now Robin Danny Richardson is one of the loanees and is in line to play for Salford for the first time.
Salford Red Devils 21-man squad vs St.Helens
1. Ryan Brierley, 2. Ethan Ryan, 6. Jayden Nikorima, 10. Chris Hill, 17. Esan Marsters, 18. Jack Ormondroyd, 19. Justin Sangare, 22. Matty Foster, 23. Chris Hankinson, 24. Harvey Wilson, 27. Kai Morgan, 28. Nathan Connell, 29. Charlie Glover, 30. Tiaki Chan, 43. Finley Yates, 45. Jonny Vaughan, 50. Toby Warren, 51. Sam Hill, 52. Dan Russell, 53. Tom Whitehead, 55. Kobe Rugless, 56. Danny Richardson.
🤝 MEET THE SAINTS IN THE REDV BAR
Jack Welsby & Lewis Murphy will be joining Mike Bennett in the RedV Bar ahead of kick-off around 1:45pm!
This is your chance to hear from two of our First Team players and get the inside scoop before the game.
The Red V Bar will be open from 12pm on Sunday, with a full range of drinks to enjoy; Stowford Press Original and Mixed Berry, Carling, RedV Smooth, Guniness and Madri all on draught!
THE RECORD AGAINST SALFORD
The Saints dominate the head-to-head between the two clubs in the top-flight competition. St Helens have played Salford in Super League on 62 occasions, with the Red V winning 51 times (including the 2019 Grand Final victory, and the 2022 semi-final.)
Our highest score over Salford before this season came in 2001 when we beat the Red Devils by 66 points to 16, whilst our widest margin was previously was back in 2000 away, winning 58-4. However, back in Round One this year, against a Red Devils side that was largely changed due to salary cap and sustainability limitations, the Saints recorded Super League’s biggest-ever winning margin 82 points to nil.
Last ten meetings
Salford 4, St Helens 46 (SLR14, 15/6/25)
St Helens 82, Salford 0 (SLR1, 15/2/25)
St Helens 17, Salford 16 (SLR21, 8/8/24)
Salford 20, St Helens 18 (SLR15, 23/6/24)
St Helens 20, Salford 24 (SLR4, 8/3/24)
Salford 15, St Helens 18 (SLR21, 6/8/23)
St Helens 26, Salford 12 (SLR12, 13/5/23)
St Helens 19, Salford 12 (SLSF, 17/9/22)
Salford 44, St Helens 12 (SLR21, 31/7/22)
St Helens 14, Salford 10 (SLR11, 29/4/22)
WEARING THE RED V
The Saints’ 2025 Home Kit will be worn on Sunday afternoon!
Taking centre stage, the iconic Saints crest has been transformed into a futuristic holographic badge and is placed in the centre of the shirt for the first time in 16 years.
The shirt has elasticated sleeve cuffs that feature a woven oval SH pattern taken from one of the core elements of the Club crest, with the SH also watermarked into the Red V and on the side panels of the shorts.
Get yours online by visiting saintssuperstore.com!
The Saints Superstore at the Totally Wicked Stadium will also be open on game day for you to visit from 11am.
FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS
Fans not in attendance will be updated in full 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.
St.Helens’ social media accounts will keep supporters up to date of every key moment, so make sure you are following us!
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Highlights and the full match replay will be available for Saints TV subscribers too.
🏉 THE REST OF ROUND 16
Friday
Hull KR 34-10 Wakefield Trinity
Leeds Rhinos 48-30 Leigh Leopards
Saturday
Catalans Dragons vs Huddersfield Giants – 5:30pm
Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC – 5:30pm
Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors – 8pm
Sunday
Wakefield Trinity vs Warrington Wolves – 3pm
Castleford Tigers vs Salford Red Devils – 5:30pm
Take a look at how the Betfred Super League table looks ahead of Round 16 by clicking here.
💪 KNOWLES EXPECTS SPIRITED SALFORD
Given we played Salford just two weeks ago, the Saints know the game they will bring to us, with Morgan Knowles stating he feels they are a tougher team than their league position would suggest, and they gave us a tough game last time out. He said we had to earn the right to play against them last time out and we’ll be looking to do that again this week.
Watch the full player preview with Morgan on Saints TV!
🥤 FOOD & DRINK
The stadium has a number of kiosks located around the concourse, each named after a legendary Saints player or phrase!
These are situated in each stand and serve a variety of hot and cold food, chocolate, crisps, snacks as well as a range of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Check out a full rundown of our Food & Drink offerings by clicking on the image below!
Please note: Fans are not permitted to bring in any food or drink not purchased on the premises other than bottled water for medical reasons.
💬 COACH PREVIEW
The Round 16 encounter is the third meeting of the 2025 season between the Saints and Salford, and the second in a fortnight, and Paul Wellens knows to expect plenty of fight and physicality from the Red Devils having seen that spirit firsthand over at their home ground two weeks earlier.
Saints TV subscribers can watch Wello’s full Coach Preview!
LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT: CROSSBAR CHALLENGE
One lucky Saints 2025 Member at half time on Friday will get the chance to win a pair of return flights return flights to the Isle of Man with Loganair!
Loganair connect Liverpool with the Isle of Man every day with up to 12 weekly flights. A perfect place for a short break or day trip this summer, and it is just 25 minutes by plane from Liverpool John Lennon Airport!
With the eyes of all the Saints faithful in the West Stand watching, the contesting Member will get three attempts to hit the crossbar from the 20m line.
*Please note Terms & Conditions apply for this competition and prize.
🎒 BAG CHECK
Personal bags of A5 size or smaller only will be permitted in the Totally Wicked Stadium, and our stewarding staff will check your bags and conduct bag checks upon entry.
Whilst this is a change to what supporters have been used to in the past, the Club’s decision to implement these changes to entering the ground with a bag are to ensure everyone’s security and safety when attending fixtures at the home of the Saints.
With the proposed implementation of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill legislation, there may be further updates to fans’ gameday experiences in the future, with the priority of creating a safe environment for all.
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 on match days at the Totally Wicked 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?
Aaron will be the Referee for Sunday afternoon’s Super League fixture, and he will be supported by Touch Judges Tara Jones and Paul Marklove, as well as Video Referee Jack Smith.
For the Academy fixture, the Referee will be Josh Pemberton and the two Touch Judges will be Gary Shaw and Henry Conroy.
SUPPORTER SAFETY
St.Helens R.F.C. want to ensure that everyone who comes to enjoy game days at the Totally Wicked 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, at both our own home ground and when visiting other clubs’ stadiums. 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 misuse.
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.
The Club during recent seasons has taken preventative actions for home fixtures, with additional stewarding and ‘sniffer’ dog patrols around the stadium. Supporters may encounter these dog patrols when approaching the stadium.
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.
