Match Preview: Salford (H)
In association with Davanti Tyres, here’s everything you need to know ahead of Thursday night’s clash against Salford Red Devils at The Brick Community Stadium.
The Warriors host the Red Devils in the final round of the regular Betfred Super League season, with a win enough to seal the League Leaders Shield.
Don’t miss out our action-packed Retro Round night at The Brick Community Stadium with live music plus a firework and laser display all before 80 minutes of action.
Tickets
Tickets for Thursday night’s Retro Round clash remain available to purchase from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office and online HERE.
If you have already purchased a ticket and cannot attend this date, a refund can be claimed by contacting The Brick Community Stadium on email: [email protected] or via phone: 01942 311 111. Supporters have until 12pm on Thursday 19 September to claim a refund.
Squad News
Matt Peet has named an unchanged 21-player squad to face the Red Devils.
Wigan squad for Salford:
Opposition
Salford head coach Paul Rowley has selected his 21-player squad to visit the Warriors.
Previous Meetings
The Warriors have won their last 11 meetings against the Red Devils including two victories at the Salford Stadium this season.
Last 10 meetings:
- Salford 6, Wigan 26 (SLR12, 26/5/24)
- Salford 12, Wigan 22 (SLR5, 14/3/24)
- Wigan 26, Salford 8 (SLR24, 1/9/23)
- Salford 6, Wigan 26 (SLR16, 25/6/23)
- 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)
Super League Summary:
- Wigan wins: 52
- Salford wins: 8
Coaches Quotes
Matt Peet shared his excitement with the press at Robin Park Arena ahead of Thursday night’s clash against the Red Devils.
Peet: “It’s a chance we’ve earned. Hopefully we can get the job done and lift that trophy in front of our fans who have been brilliant.
“It would be great to do so in a stadium that has been full of energy and atmosphere in recent weeks. When The Brick is packed and the fans are onboard, it’s such a great place to play.”
Read Peet’s quotes in full HERE.
Fan Village
Our Robin Park Arena Fan Village is the perfect place to soak up all the pre-match atmosphere from 6pm with live music plus food and drinks available from our two on-site bars.
Our final two exclusive Wigan Warriors player cards will be available to collect from inside the Fan Village. Please note a maximum of one card will be distributed per person, with cards located on all bars inside the Fan Village as well as our Robin Park Arena Club Store. A selection of previous cards will also be displayed on bars.
Don’t miss out on taking part in our fun-fuelled Community Foundation led activities out on the running track pre-match, including inflatables, wheelchair rugby and our Davanti Tyres Passing Challenge. Activities are open to all, but please meet a Community Foundation staff member at the red gazebo who will be more than happy to assist.
Our Robin Park Arena Club Store will be open pre and post-match with an End of Season sale on home, away and third kits as well as a selection of training items. Supporters can shop at our East Stand Express Store, the perfect place to pick up merchandise ahead of kick off.
Ahead of Thursday night’s clash, supporters have the opportunity to help The Brick with its mission by donating urgently needed items of food and essentials to the Donation Station – located at the East Stand Express Store. Suitable items for donations include: tinned meat and vegetables, pasta, rice, cordial, tea/coffee, nappies and toiletries.
Please respect residents of the areas surrounding The Brick Community Stadium by using official parking facilities. The Brick Community Stadium car parks will close at midnight.
The Brick Community Stadium
Stadium Information
Please note that the North Stand will be mixed between home and away supporters on Thursday night. NS2 reserved seating has been allocated for Salford whilst the community banner will be placed in NS3 as a soft barrier segregation. Home supporters should use turnstile Block N to gain entry to the North Stand whilst away supporters should use turnstile Block P.
The South Stand bar will not be in use for this fixture due to a darts event taking place at The Brick Community Stadium. The Riversiders matchday bar will now take place in The Marquee in the North Stand for this game only with free entry to all supporters as always.
Stadium Entertainment
Make sure to be in your seats from 7pm for a fantastic pre-match show from One Vision – the Queen tribute act featuring Eddie Devlin as Freddie Mercury – who will perform the sounds from the legendary rock band.
Following One Vision’s performance, and after the pre-match warm ups have taken place, we will once again add to the crescendo with our laser and firework display before kick off.
WARNING: Matchday entertainment will be complimented by pyrotechnics, fireworks and flashing lights which may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Kit Check
The Warriors will play in their home kit on Thursday night whilst supporters are encouraged to wear shirts from previous seasons to celebrate our Retro Round.
Not got yours? All our 2024 Kappa match and training wear is available to purchase in-store and online HERE.
Match Officials
Chris Kendall has been selected as the referee to take charge, whilst Tom Grant has been chosen as the video referee.
How to Follow
Listen Live
Listen to free audio commentary of Wigan Warriors v Salford Red Devils from 7:50pm via our Mixlr page 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 the action via our social media channels and website:
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and head coach and players reaction.
- X (@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.
