Match Preview: Salford (A)
In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s Betfred Super League clash with Salford Red Devils at The Salford Stadium.
Wigan Warriors will be looking to build on an incredible Challenge Cup Quarter Final victory over Warrington Wolves while completing a league double over the Red Devils.
Squad News
Matt Peet has made one change to his 21-man squad as Kaide Ellis drops out through suspension, replaced by Tom Forber.
Wigan squad for Salford:
Opposition
Salford have also named their 21-player squad for this fixture:
Previous Meetings
Last Ten:
- Wigan 20, Salford 16 (SLR6, 24/3/23)
- Salford 12, Wigan 30 (SLR15, 10/6/22)
- 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)
Super League Summary:
- Salford Wins: 8
- Wigan Wins: 48
Coach Quotes
Matt Peet spoke to the press on Wednesday afternoon ahead of our trip to Salford.
He said: “We have a Semi Final on the horizon, but we have four games before then to put in some big performances and string some results together in the league. Sunday will be really challenging as Salford away is one of the toughest games of the season.”
Read the full preview from Matt Peet HERE.
Tickets
Ticket Prices:
Ticket prices for the game are as follows:
North Stand – Standing Terrace
- Adult – £20
- Concessions (60+) – £18
- Young Adult (19-21) – £17
- Young Adult (17-18 years) – £15
- Youth (11-16 years) – £7
- Junior (5-10 years) – £5
- Infant (Under 2) – FOC.
Match tickets are now off sale online and in-store. Pay on the day tickets will be available, with a £1.50 increase. Any tickets not yet collected will need to be collected at Salford Stadium on match day.
Kit Check
Wigan Warriors will play in their charity alternate kit at The Salford Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Not got yours? Get your very own replica shirt, available in-store at Robin Park Arena and online HERE.
Match Officials
The man in the middle for Sunday’s clash is Aaron Moore.
How to Follow
Listen to free audio commentary of Salford Red Devils v Wigan Warriors at The Salford Stadium (3pm K.O.).
Our regular commentary team of Joe Mills and Bilko (Andrew Rimmer) will bring you full commentary, with coverage starting 10 minutes before kick-off (2:50pm). Head to our Mixlr page by clicking HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:
Social Media
As an alternative to following the game, Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with every piece of action via our social media channels and website:
- Twitter (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction after 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, head coach and player reaction.
