Match Preview: Salford

In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors’ Round 15 Betfred Super League game against Salford Red Devils.

Wigan Warriors travel to the AJ Bell Stadium this Friday 10th June as they face Salford Red Devils, 8pm K.O.

Team News

Peet has made one change to the 21 that travelled to Castleford at the weekend. Thomas Leuluai comes back in, in place of Iain Thornley who faces a spell on the sidelines.

Morgan Smithies will serve the second of his four-match suspension for two separate High Tackle sanctions in the Cup Final.

Injury News

Matt Peet confirmed in his weekly press conference that Iain Thornley suffered an MCL injury against Castleford Tigers and faces a spell of around six weeks on the sidelines. Cade Cust also remains sidelined following the dislocated elbow he suffered in the Challenge Cup final. Read the full injury update HERE.

Wigan Warriors squad to face Salford Red Devils:

Matt Peet has named his Cherry and Whites squad for Friday’s fixture.

Opposition

Salford Head Coach Paul Rowley also named his side for the fixture on Wednesday afternoon.

https://twitter.com/SalfordDevils/status/1534513432598388738

Previous Meetings

Wigan have won their last four meetings with Salford, including their most recent at the DW Stadium in Round 6 of Betfred Super League on 17th March this year.

Last Ten:

• Wigan 30, Salford 24 (SLR10, 24/4/22)
• Wigan 20, Salford 0 (CCR6, 25/3/22)
• Wigan 16, Salford 6 (SLR18, 6/8/21)
• Salford 16, Wigan 17 (SLR7, 22/5/21)
• Wigan 58, Salford 12 (SLR17, 23/10/20)(at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens)
• Salford 18, Wigan 14 (SLR7, 13/3/20)
• Wigan 4, Salford 28 (SLFE, 4/10/19)
• Wigan 18, Salford 12 (SLQPO, 20/9/19)
• Wigan 28, Salford 12 (SLR20, 28/6/19)
• Salford 26, Wigan 30 (SLR12, 22/4/19)

Super League Summary

• Salford wins: 8
• Wigan wins: 46

Coach quotes

“I thought the way that we reacted out of the Tottenham experience was really positive for where we want to be as a group and organisation, not just this season but for the future. It’s a no excuses approach.”

On this week’s opposition, Salford, he said: “I think Salford at their best are a really quality team. We judge them on their two performances against us this year and both games have been as tough as any we’ve had. If you look at the last one there was time where they carved us up for fun, posted tries and they have the ability to do that if you’re off the mark. The attacking threats they’ve got, particularly through the backline, you know that if you start slow or have any inconsistencies in your defence they are a team that will expose it.”

Read more from the Warriors boss ahead of Friday’s game HERE.

Match officials

The man in the middle on Friday night will be Chris Kendall.

Tickets

Match tickets are available to buy at Robin Park Arena (open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm). Please note there are no telephone sales being taken for this game.

Please note that online ticket sales are now offline. There will be no more in-Store sales after 12pm on Friday 10th June.

Ticket prices

Wigan fans will be based in the North Stand and it is an unreserved standing terrace area. Ticket prices for the game are as follows:

• Adult – £20
• Senior 60+ – £18
• Under 21 – £17
• Under 18 – £15
• Under 16 – £7
• Under 11 – £5
• Junior Season Ticket – £5
• Disabled and Carer Tickets – £18 (carer is free)
• Disabled Junior and Carer Tickets – £7
• Under 2 Free of Charge – (10)

Any FREE Ambulant Assistant or Infant tickets must be collected in-person from our Club Store.

There are seated tickets available but fans must contact Salford on 0161 786 1570 or email ticketoffice@ajbellstadium.co.uk to arrange this.

Pay on the day

Please note that on matchday there will be a £1.50 price increase on all tickets.

Car Parking

Parking is available HERE and will also be available on the day if there is still space available at a cost of £8.

How to follow

Watch Live

Friday’s game will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena. The programme starts at 7:30pm for pre-match build up before the 8pm kick off.

Listen Live

Listen to free audio commentary of Salford Red Devils v Wigan Warriors from the AJ Bell Stadium as Wigan face the Red Devils in Round 15 of Betfred Super League.

Our regular commentary team of Joe Mills and Bilko (Andrew Rimmer) will bring you full commentary, with coverage starting 10 minutes before kick-off (7:50pm).

How to listen

Head to our Mixlr page by clicking HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below.

WiganTV is on Mixlr

Wigan TV

Highlights and match reaction will be available on Wigan TV following the result. Not a subscriber? Find out more HERE.

Social Media

As an alternative to following the game, Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with every piece of the action via our social media channels and website,

• Twitter (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction at the final hooter.
• Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind-the-scenes action, both before and after kick off.
• Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live matchday information and reaction.
• Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and Head Coach and players reaction.