ST HELENS head coach Paul Rowley has made three changes to the 21-man squad that was thrashed by Hull KR last weekend.
Mark Percival, George Delaney and Cole Marsh step out of selection, with both Percival and Delaney picking up injuries from last week’s match against Rovers.
New recruits Jordan Dezaria and Bill Leyland go straight into contention for their Saints debuts following their loan move from Hull KR. Chris Matagi also returns.
Meanwhile, Jai Field has been named in the Wigan Warriors squad after appendix surgery with Jonny Vaughan making way.
SQUADS
Saints: 3 Harry Robertson, 5 Deon Cross, 6 Tristan Sailor, 9 Daryl Clark, 12 Shane Wright, 13 David Klemmer, 16 Matt Whitley, 18 Jake Wingfield, 19 Agnatius Paasi, 20 Lewis Murphy, 21 Noah Stephens, 22 Joe Shorrocks, 24 Owen Dagnall, 28 Jake Davies, 29 Alfie Sinclair, 31 Jackson Hastings, Jordan Dezaria, Tom Humphreys, Billy Keeley, Bill Leyland
Warriors: 1 Jai Field, 2 Zach Eckersley, 3 Adam Keighran, 5 Liam Marshall, 7 Harry Smith, 8 Ethan Havard, 9 Brad O’Neill, 10 Luke Thompson, 11 Junior Nsemba, 12 Liam Farrell, 13 Kaide Ellis, 14 Sam Walters, 15 Patrick Mago, 17 Oliver Partington, 19 Jack Farrimond, 20 Sam Eseh, 23 Kian McDermott, 25 Taylor Kerr, 27 Lukas Mason, 28 Noah Hodkinson, 32 Dayon Sambou
Referee: Jack Smith
STATS
Last ten meetings:
St Helens 4, Wigan 18 (SLR25, 5/9/25)
Wigan 24, St Helens 14 (SLR8, 18/4/25)
St Helens 0, Wigan 20 (SLR22, 17/8/24)
(at Elland Road, Leeds)
Wigan 16, St Helens 12 (SLR17, 12/7/24)
St Helens 12, Wigan 4 (SLR6, 29/3/24)
St Helens 34, Wigan 16 (SLR15, 9/6/23)
Wigan 14, St Helens 6 (SLR8, 7/4/23)
Wigan 30, St Helens 10 (SLR25, 26/8/22)
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)
Super League summary
St Helens won 48 (includes wins in 2000, 2014 and 2020 Grand Finals & wins in 2000, 2002, 2009, 2011 and 2019 play-offs)
Wigan won 44 (includes win in 2010 Grand Final & wins in 2001, 2003 and 2004 play-offs)
4 draws
St Helens highest score: 57-16 (MW, 2008) (Widest margin: 42-0, A *, 2020)
Wigan highest score: 65-12 (A, 1997) (also widest margin)
* at AJ Bell Stadium, Salford
LIAM MARSHALL needs one appearance to reach 200 (Super League).
– 199 for Wigan Warriors (2017-2026)
(including play-offs & Super League Super 8s)
LIAM FARRELL needs one try to reach 150 for Wigan Warriors.
– (417 appearances, 2010-2026)
ADAM KEIGHRAN needs 12 points to reach 500 for Wigan Warriors.
– 22 tries, 200 goals (63 appearances, 2024-2026)