Match Preview: St Helens

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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.

1 Bevan French
2 Jake Bibby
5 Liam Marshall
6 Cade Cust
8 Brad Singleton
10 Patrick Mago
11 Willie Isa
12 Liam Farrell
13 John Bateman
14 Morgan Smithies
15 Kaide Ellis
16 Harry Smith
17 Oliver Partington
20 Liam Byrne
21 Kai Pearce-Paul
22 Joe Shorrocks
23 Jai Field
24 Abbas Miski
25 Sam Halsall
28 Brad O’Neill
36 Mike Cooper

Opposition

St Helens Head Coach Kristian Woolf also named his side for the fixture on Wednesday afternoon.

1. Jack Welsby,
2. Tommy Makinson,
6. Jonny Lomax,
8. Alex Walmsley,
9. James Roby,
10. Matty Lees,
12. Joe Batchelor,
13. Morgan Knowles,
14. Joey Lussick,
15. LMS,
16. Curtis Sironen,
17. Agnatius Paasi,
19. Jake Wingfield,
20. James Bell,
21. Josh Simm,
22. Ben Davies,
23. Konrad Hurrell,
24. Dan Norman,
26. Sam Royle,
27. Jon Bennison,
28. Lewis Baxter.

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 and Ben Westwood will also be joining us once more serving hot food from Super Bennie’s Food Emporium next to 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.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/08/ ... -helens-7/

[Caboosegg]

Poor turn out for a Derby sign something needs to change.

I say while sat at home

[medlocke]

I've got a feeling it's going to go tits up soon, really hope I'm wrong

[Caboosegg]

If we cut out our simple erros could be a good game.

[medlocke]

Maybe not

[up the junction]

The Bell Ringer is havin a neetmare

[moto748]

You wouldn't say it was a poor turnout if you were in this massive bar queue!

[Caboosegg]

You wouldn't say it was a poor turnout if you were in this massive bar queue!

Just looking at East stand on TV.

I get counted anyway I'm a ST holder.

If we stop giving ball away easily in this game we should have this

[Caboosegg]

Farrell is a massive blow.

[PorterjohLam]

Sky have abandoned any pretence of neutrality...