Match Preview: St Helens
In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors’ Round 25 Betfred Super League game against St Helens.
It’s first versus second in the biggest derby in Rugby League as Wigan and Saints come head-to-head at the DW Stadium this friday night (8pm K.O.)
Saints make the short trip to the DW Stadium for the first time this season and it will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this year – having already played against each other twice in Super League and once in the Challenge Cup Semi Final.
Team News
Peet has made just one change to his 21-player squad that faced Toulouse Olympique last time out, as Mike Cooper returns from suspension to replace James McDonnell.
Injury News
Matt Peet confirmed that Tommy Leuluai and Ethan Havard’s returns from injury are ‘imminent’ with Morgan Smithies now clear of a minor calf injury. Read the full injury update HERE.
Wigan Warriors squad to face St Helens:
Matt Peet has named his Cherry and Whites squad for Friday’s fixture.
Opposition
St Helens Head Coach Kristian Woolf also named his side for the fixture on Wednesday afternoon.
Previous Meetings
Friday’s game will be the 100th meeting between the two sides in the Super League era. Both sides come into the game off the back of wins and Wigan are protecting an unbeaten run at home in 2022.
Last Ten:
- St Helens 20, Wigan 18 (SLR18, 9/7/22)(at St James’ Park, Newcastle)
- St Helens 18, Wigan 20 (CCSF, 7/5/22)(at Elland Road, Leeds)
- St Helens 22, Wigan 4 (SLR8, 15/4/22)
- Wigan 2, St Helens 26 (SLR20, 20/8/21)
- St Helens 24, Wigan 6 (SLR13, 4/7/21)
- St Helens 8, Wigan 4 (SLGF, 27/11/20)(at KCOM Stadium, Hull)
- St Helens 6, Wigan 18 (SLR19, 30/10/20)
- Wigan 0, St Helens 42 (SLR14, 29/9/20)(at AJ Bell Stadium, Salford)
- St Helens 40, Wigan 10 (SLQSF, 27/9/19)
- St Helens 32, Wigan 10 (SLR22, 12/7/19)
Super League Summary
- Wigan wins: 38
- St Helens wins: 46
- Draws: 4
Coach quotes
On Friday’s game, Peet said: “We haven’t had to remind the players of a lot, they know what these games are about. They all know that it’s straightforward and simple in the meeting room, but it’s being able to execute under physical and mental pressure, the pressure of the crowd and occasion – that’s what we take pride in and that’s what we’re all excited about.”
He added: “I know second place is on a knife-edge at the moment but for me we’re just concentrating on getting the best performance we possibly can on Friday, a win would go a long way.” Read more from the Warriors boss ahead of Friday’s game HERE.
Match officials
The man in the middle on Friday night will be Ben Thaler.
Kit Check
The Warriors will wear their traditional Cherry & White kit for Friday’s clash at the DW Stadium.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices for the game are as follows:
South Stand:
- Loyal 18 members – from £10 Junior and £23 Adults
- General sale – from £11 Junior and £25 Adults
East and West Stands – in line with 2022 season ticket prices, tickets for the East and West Stands are priced the same:
- Loyal 18 members – from £20 Junior and £28 Adult
- General sale – from £21 Junior and £30 Adult
How to buy
You can buy tickets for both games in either of these three ways:
- Buy online by clicking HERE.
- Call the DW Stadium Ticket Office on 01942 311111 (open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri).
- Visit the DW Stadium Ticket Office in person (open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri).
Car Parks
Card payments are now accepted on all of our car parks, the charges remain the same (£5.00 per car/£10 per minibus/£20 per coach on Car Park 1, and Cars £5.00 on Car Parks 3 & 4). Seasonal passes are still available at the Ticket Office. Card payments on the car parks are the preferred method of payment.
Fan Village
Robin Park Arena is open from the earlier time of 4pm on Friday for supporters to visit our Fan Village and soak up the atmosphere ahead of the derby!
Get yourself a drink from one of our two bars, grab a seat and enjoy the evening. Our collectible player cards will be available once again, with Ben Westwood also in attendance with Super Bennie’s Food Emporium serving fantastic hot food by the outdoor running track (opposite Robin’s Nest).
The Fan Village is the perfect place to soak up the pre-match atmosphere on game day, featuring food and drink, live music from local talent and live Q&As before and after the game with first team players. The one and only Mighty Max, our Warrior Cheerleaders and the Wigan Rugby Heritage Society are always in attendance too.
Our Club Store is also open prior to and after each home game, with the opportunity to shop whilst at the Fan Village.
How to follow
Watch Live
Friday’s derby game will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena.
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v St Helens from the DW Stadium as Wigan face Saints in Round 25 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.
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.
