Young Saints beaten by Wakefield, but top spot confirmed

A young Saints side were beaten 34-18 by Wakefield at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Monday afternoon, however results elsewhere mean that Saints have won the League Leaders’ Shield!

Saints had four debutants in a heavily rotated side from Friday night’s derby at Wigan. Keane Gilford, Ben Lane, Ellis Archer and Rio Corkill all made their first team debuts for the Red Vee at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

Wakefield took the lead in the ninth minute. The visitors were awarded a six again on the Saints line and off the back of it Corey Hall was put through a gap to score. Max Jowitt missed the conversion, 4-0.

The young Saints had a good spell on the Wakefield line shortly after and the pressure paid off. On the back of a Wakefield knock on, Daniel Moss put Ben Davies through a gap to level the score. Tommy Makinson converted, 6-4.

The visitors re-took the lead shortly after. Saints knocked the ball on in their own ten and a couple of tackles into the restart Trinity worked the ball to their left edge and Lewis Murphy finished spectacularly in the corner. Jowitt missed the conversion, 8-6 the visitors led.

Another try followed. An error from Saints in their own half gave the visitors field position and on the last tackle a kick through wasn’t dealt with and Murphy reacted quickest to score his second. Jowitt converted, 14-6.

The impressive Murphy then completed a first half hat-trick on the half hour mark. Trinity worked the ball out left again and Murphy fumbled the ball, but re-gathered it before finishing spectacularly in the corner. Jowitt was unable to convert, 18-6.

A fifth Trinity try quickly followed. A break down their right wing ended with Kyle Evans finding the supporting Jowitt who just about beat Davies to the line. Former Saint, Lee Gaskell took over kicking duties and converted the try, 24-6 at the break.

Saints started the second half on the front foot. Lewis Baxter went close to his first ever try for the first team but dropped the ball with the try-line just metres away.

Trinity had their sixth try shortly after though. The visitors broke down the left wing with Murphy and he passed on his inside to find Gaskell who strolled over under the sticks. Gaskell converted his own try, 30-6 we trailed.

Saints replied this time. A penalty took the hosts into Wakefield territory and off the back of it Moss once again found Davies with a flat pass and he crashed over from close range for his second of the afternoon. Makinson converted, 30-12 we trailed.

Our third try came out minutes from the end, debutant Rio Corkill made a break down the heart of the Wakefield defence and he found Jon Bennison on his outside who strolled under the sticks. Makinson converted, 30-18.

It was the visitors who grabbed the final score of the game though. A move from right to left ended with Murphy going over again for his fourth try of the afternoon. Gaskell missed the kick, 34-18.

Gaskell was sent to the sin bin in the final minute for trying to slow down the play the ball as Saints camped on the Wakefield line, but it was too late as spirited young Saints were beaten 34-18.

However, with Wigan losing to Hull KR, we were confirmed as League Leaders’ Shield winners which we will lift during our home game with Toulouse Olympique on Saturday afternoon.

Match Summary

Saints Team: Jon Bennison, Keane Gilford, Tommy Makinson, Ben Davies, Ben Lane, Daniel Moss, Ellis Archer, Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Joey Lusick, Dan Norman, Sam Royle, James Bell, Jake Wingfield.

Interchanges: Lewis Baxter, Taylor Pemberton, George Delaney, Rio-Osayomwanbo Corkill.

Tries: Ben Davies (14, 55), Jon Bennison (72)

Conversions: Tommy Makinson (3 from 3)

Wakefield Trinity Team: Max Jowitt, Kyle Evans, Jack Croft, Lee Gaskell, Lewis Murphy, Bradley Walker, Jacob Miller, Eddie Battye, Harry Bowes, Yusuf Aydin, Matty Ashurst, Corey Hall, Jordan Crowther.

Interchanges: Liam Kay, Isaac Shaw, Robert Butler, Sadiq Adebiyi.

Tries: Corey Hall (8), Lewis Murphy (18, 24, 30, 75), Max Jowitt (32), Lee Gaskell (51)

Conversions: Max Jowitt (1 from 4), Lee Gaskell (2 from 3)

Sin Bin: Lee Gaskell (79)

HT: 6-24

FT: 18-34

Attendance: 8,222

Saints Line up

5 Jonathan Bennison
Keane Gilford
2 Tommy Makinson
21 Ben Davies
26 Ben Lane
31 Daniel Moss
Ellis Archer
15 Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook
14 Joey Lussick
20 Dan Norman
22 Sam Royle
15 James Bell
18 Jake Wingfield
24 Lewis Baxter
29 Taylor Pemberton
20 George Delaney
Rio-Osayomwanbo Corkill

Wakefield Trinity Line up

1Max Jowitt
2Kyle Evans
3Jack Croft
4Lee Gaskell
5Lewis Murphy
6Brad Walker
7Jacob Miller
8Eddie Battye
9Harry Bowes
10Yusuf Aydin
11Matty Ashurst
12Corey Hall
13Jordy Crowther
14Liam Kay
15Isaac Shaw
16Rob Butler
17Sid Adebiyi

Last updated 29 Aug 22 16:52:56

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒!🏆

With other results going our way, top spot has been confirmed! ✅

The trophy will be presented at our last regular season home game against Toulouse on Saturday 3 September!

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FT: 🔴⚪️ Saints 18-34 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

A gutsy display from our young Saints who fall short on the day.

#COYS

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Yellow Card
Lee Gaskell for Wakefield Trinity

Wakefield’s Gaskell has been sin-binned.

🔴⚪️ Saints 18-34 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Saints win a penalty for a high shot.

🔴⚪️ Saints 18-34 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Gilford denies Murphy another as he palms the ball dead.

🔴⚪️ Saints 18-34 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Gaskell’s kick goes wide. Four to go.

🔴⚪️ Saints 18-34 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Try
Lewis Murphy for Wakefield Trinity

Murphy with his fourth in the corner.

🔴⚪️ Saints 18-34 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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We try to keep the ball alive and do so on three occasions, but Davies’ tap towards Lane finds touch.

🔴⚪️ Saints 18-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Goal
Tommy Makinson for Saints

Makinson adds the two from right in front!

🔴⚪️ Saints 18-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Try
Jonathan Bennison for Saints

BENNOOO!!! Corkill, on his debut with the assist as he receives a short ball and finds the supporting Bennison on his inside!

🔴⚪️ Saints 16-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

Keep pushing, Saints!

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Wakefield on the attack, but solid Saints defence keeps them at bay.

🔴⚪️ Saints 12-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Other scores around Super League mean that as things stand we will be confirmed as League Leaders’. A long way to go yet, mind…

🔴⚪️ Saints 12-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Davies, who has been impressive today, can’t keep hold though and Wakefield get the scrum.

🔴⚪️ Saints 12-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

63'

Much more like it from Saints as we keep the ball alive on numerous occasions and shift the ball out wide before we win a penalty for a Wakefield offside.

🔴⚪️ Saints 12-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Rio Corkill is on for his Saints debut! Go well, Rio!

🔴⚪️ Saints 12-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Goal
Tommy Makinson for Saints

Makinson adds the two!

🔴⚪️ Saints 12-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Try
Ben Davies for Saints

DAVIES AT THE DOUBLE! Moss finds him with another pass and Davies goes over two Wakefield defenders to get it down!

🔴⚪️ Saints 10-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Goal
Lee Gaskell for Wakefield Trinity

Gaskell converts his own try. LMS and Taylor Pemberton are on for Baxter and Wingfield.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-30 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Try
Lee Gaskell for Wakefield Trinity

Gaskell goes over for Trinity after a ball back on the inside from Murphy who made a break.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-28 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Baxter goes for the line after a break from Bennison, but he loses it when inches away.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-24 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Saints win the penalty for a high shot on Ben Lane. Davies kicks for touch and we have a set in the Wakefield half.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-24 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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We are back underway! COYS! 🔴⚪️

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-24 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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HT: 🔴⚪️ Saints 6-24 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

Our young Saints trail at the break.

#COYS

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Makinson goes up for the Archer kick, but it’s knocked on and Wakefield have it back.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-24 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Delaney is held up over the Wakefield line…

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-24 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Saints win the penalty for a Trinity offside as the impressive Bennison takes a high bomb. 2 to go until the break…

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-24 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Goal
Lee Gaskell for Wakefield Trinity

Gaskell this time converts. George Delaney is on for LMS.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-24 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Try
Max Jowitt for Wakefield Trinity

Jowitt races clear after a break from Kyle Evans. Kick to come.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-22 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

31'

Jowitt’s kick from the touchline misses.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-18 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Try
Lewis Murphy for Wakefield Trinity

Credit to Lewis Murphy who grabs a first-half hat-trick with the latter a special finish.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-18 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

27'

Lussick tries to find LMS, but he can’t keep hold of the ball and Wakefield get it back.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-14 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

26'

A big shot from three on-rushing Saints, including Archer, force the knock on and we have a chance to hit straight back!

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-14 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

25'
Goal
Max Jowitt for Wakefield Trinity

Jowitt adds the two from the touchline.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-14 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

24'
Try
Lewis Murphy for Wakefield Trinity

Murphy grabs his second as the ball rebounds fortunately into his path.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-12 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

22'

Another spiraling Wakefield bomb goes up and Gilford can’t keep hold and the visitors have a set on our line.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-8 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

21'

Jowitt’s touchline conversion attempt drifts just wide.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-8 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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Try
Lewis Murphy for Wakefield Trinity

Lewis Murphy flies over for Wakefield in the corner.

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-8 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

18'

Gilford and Makinson challenge for the high Wakefield kick on the last, but it’s knocked on and we must defend a scrum 10 metres out…

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-4 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

15'
Goal
Tommy Makinson for Saints

Tommy Mak, back in the team today adds the two from right in front and we lead!

🔴⚪️ Saints 6-4 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

14'
Try
Ben Davies for Saints

YES WE CAN! Danny Moss with a lovely short ball for Ben Davies who goes over! Get in!!

🔴⚪️ Saints 4-4 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

12'

Wakefield knock on coming out of their own half and we have a chance to hit straight back!

🔴⚪️ Saints 0-4 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

11'

Max Jowitt’s kick misses, but our young Saints trail early.

🔴⚪️ Saints 0-4 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

9'
Try
Corey Hall for Wakefield Trinity

Corey Hall goes over for Wakefield.

🔴⚪️ Saints 0-4 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

8'

Saints defend it well, but Keane Gilford is trapped in goal and we must defend again…

🔴⚪️ Saints 0-0 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

6'

Saints are now penalised for offside, Wakefield do find touch and we must defend a set in our 20.

🔴⚪️ Saints 0-0 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

5'

Saints win the penalty for a Trinity offside, Lussick goes for touch, but the visitors keep the ball in play and it’s a wasted opportunity in the end.

🔴⚪️ Saints 0-0 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

3'

A solid start by our young Saints side as we complete the set before a great tackle by Ellis Archer on debut prevents Lewis Murphy from racing away!

🔴⚪️ Saints 0-0 Wakefield ⚫️🔵

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The Saints are led out by our Captain for the afternoon – LMS!

We are off and underway in our penultimate regular season game of the season! 💪

#COYS

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Let’s go Saints!

The boss has been talking to us pre-match about the opportunities for his four Saints debutants. Head over to our social media channels to hear from him…

Good luck, boys!

Debuts Incoming…!

We welcome 4️⃣ debutants into our matchday 17 this afternoon! 🙌

Keane Gilford, Ben Lane and Ellis Archer all start. Rio Corkill will get his chance from the bench…Good luck, lads!

Who is joining us today?

Kristian Woolf has named a young squad this afternoon given the quick turnaround of fixtures with the potential of five debutants! Team news will be with you around 1:30pm…

Today’s game is our tribute match where we remember those Saints who we have sadly lost this season. Names have be included in our Matchday E-Programme as well as on our website and will be read aloud around 2:30pm.

You can download the latest Tribute Edition of our Matchday E-Programme by visiting our news story or scanning the QR Codes around the ground. You can also hear from the main man James Roby after signing his new deal!

Saints can wrap up the League Leaders’ Shield with just a point this afternoon. Likewise if Wigan fail to beat Hull KR we will secure top spot. Head over to our news section to read our Match Preview story.

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It’s our Bank Holiday Monday GAMEDAY as we host Wakefield Trinity back at home. Kick off is at 3pm and we will have all the updates for you right here on our Match Centre!