Match Preview: Leigh Leopards (H)

St.Helens host Leigh Leopards at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Thursday, 17th July, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm!

šŸŽŸļøĀ TICKET & ENTRY INFORMATION

Match tickets start from £27 for adults and £6 for juniors aged 12 and under, with Under 5s tickets FREE!

The quickest and easiest method of securing your spot at the Totally Wicked Stadium is by purchasing your ticket onlineĀ here. You can secure a digital or ā€˜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 byĀ clicking here.

šŸ˜‡ HALF MEMBERSHIPS

You can secure your ticket for the Leigh fixture and the additional remaining five Betfred Super League home fixtures at the Totally Wicked Stadium, including the Rivals Round Returns Derby vs Wigan Warriors, 5th September, with our Half Membership package!

Unbeatable Value:

  • Adult Half Memberships from just Ā£140
  • 12 & Under Half Memberships from only Ā£25

You can find out more information about the half memberships on our website by clicking here!

šŸ“° SQUAD NEWS

Paul Wellens has named a 20-man squad to face Leigh Leopards on Thursday. Daryl Clark and Jake Burns both drop out of the squad after failing Head Injury Assessments at Leeds last week. Noah Stephens also misses out after suffering a fractured thumb, he is expected to miss around eight weeks.

James Bell returns to the squad for the first time since April, with Leon Cowen also coming into contention having spent time on dual registration at Halifax Panthers in recent weeks.

Click or tap on the image below to read more about our Round 19 squad news.

The Leopards have also named a 20-man squad for their visit to the Totally Wicked Stadium.

Will Brough drops out of the squad in their only change from their victory over Hull KR last weekend.

Leigh Leopards 20-man squad vs St.Helens

3. Tesi Niu, 4. Umyla Hanley, 5. Josh Charnley, 6. Gareth O’Brien, 7. Lachlan Lam, 8. Owen Trout, 9. Edwin Ipape, 11. Frankie Halton, 12. Jack Hughes, 13. Isaac Liu, 15. Alec Tuitavake, 16. Matt Davis, 17. Brad Dwyer, 18. Keanan Brand, 20. Ethan O’Neill, 21. Andrew Badrock, 22. Ben McNamara, 24. Bailey Hodgson, 29. AJ Towse, 32. Joe Ofahengaue.

šŸ¤ MEET THE SAINTS IN THE RED V BAR

Two First Team Saints will be discussing the match ahead of kick-off in the Red V Bar! Make sure you’re there to get the inside scoop, and enjoy a drink before the big game.

The Red V Bar will be open from 5pm on Thursday, with a full range of drinks to enjoy; Stowford Press OriginalĀ andĀ Mixed Berry,Ā Carling,Ā RedV Smooth,Ā GuninessĀ andĀ MadriĀ all on draught!

šŸ›«Ā LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT:Ā CROSSBAR CHALLENGE

Winners of our John Lennon Crossbar Challenge on Thursday will win flights courtesy of Wizz Air!

Wizz Air have been connecting Merseyside with Eastern Europe for more than 20 years, and you can fly direct to fantastic destinations including Gdansk, Bucharest, Budapest and Warsaw from Liverpool John Lennon Airport – book now at wizzair.com.

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.

šŸ—£ļøĀ WHO WILL BE THE MATCH OFFICIALS?

Chris Kendall will be the referee on Thursday night and he will be supported by Warren Turley and Matty Lynn who are on Touch Judge duty, whilst Jack Smith will be the Video Referee.

šŸ“² FOLLOW THE GAME WITH SAINTS

Fans not in attendance will be updated in full with theĀ 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 ensure you are following us!

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🄤 FOOD & DRINK

The Totally Wicked 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!

šŸ‰ THE REST OF ROUND 19

Friday

Huddersfield Giants vs Wakefield Trinity – 8:00pm
Leeds Rhinos vs Salford Red Devils – 8:00pm

Saturday

Wigan Warriors vs Hull FC – 3:00pm
Catalans Dragons vs Hull KR – 6:00pm

Sunday

Castleford Tigers vs Warrington Wolves – 3:00pm

šŸ“Š THE RECORD AGAINST LEIGH

The two sides have faced each other twelve times in the Betfred Super League era. The Red V have won four of those meetings, with the Leopards winning the other four.

Leigh’s last win in St Helens against the Red V came on the 10th October 1982, Saints have won all 14 home games since then.

Saints’ biggest winning margin was a 4-78 victory in 2005, whilst Leigh’s biggest victory over the Red V was a 46-4 win in 2024.

Last ten meetings

Leigh 18, St Helens 12 (SLR27, 20.09.24)
Leigh 46, St Helens 4 (SLR19, 26.07.24)
St Helens 12, Leigh 4 (SLR3, 01.03.24)
St Helens 22, Leigh 12 (SLR25, 08.09.23)
Leigh 12, St Helens 10 (CCSF, 22.07.23)
Leigh 20, St Helens 12 (SLR4, 10.03.23)
St Helens 42, Leigh 12 (SLR21, 26.08.21)
Leigh 12, St Helens 22 (SLR5, 30.04.21)
St Helens 28, Leigh 6 (SLR12, 28.04.17)
Leigh 24, St Helens 16 (SLR2, 24.02.17)

šŸ’¬ COACH PREVIEW

The Red V face the Leopards for the first time in 2025, and their form could not be any better heading into Round 19 after beating Wigan and Hull KR in successive weeks.

Wellens knows that Leigh have a lot of players who can be individual threats, and collectively they are impressive on both sides of the ball, showing some real toughness.

Saints TV subscribers can watch Wello’s full Coach Preview!

šŸ“ŗ TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE

Fans not in attendance on Thursday night at the Totally Wicked Stadium can watch the game live on Sky Sports Action from 7:30pm.

The full match replay will be available forĀ Saints TV subscribers from Friday afternoon.

šŸ˜Ž IN THE HOME KIT

The Saints’ 2025 Home Kit will be worn on Thursday night. 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.

Morgan Knowles in action wearing the 2025 St.Helens Home Kit

Get yours online by visitingĀ saintssuperstore.com

šŸŽ’ 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 Ā£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.

🦺 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 aĀ zero-toleranceĀ 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 ā€˜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.

ā­ļø UP NEXT AT HOME: CASTLEFORD

The Saints kick-off August with a home clash against the Tigers!

We faced Castleford for the first time in 2025 back in Round 2 at The Jungle, and we ran in nine tries in a dominant away day which saw us take away a 6-46 victory.

The match will come after the Red V have had a week off due to the split of Round 20 in the Betfred Super League, so undoubtedly our men will be itching to get back out onto the field.

The Saints in action back in February against Castleford

Get your tickets for St.Helens versus Castleford Tigers online now!

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