On Sunday afternoon, the Vikings travel to St Helens to face Thatto Heath Crusaders in Round Two of the Betfred Challenge Cup, and kick-off is set for 1pm.
Allan Coleman’s side will look to make a winning start to book their place in the third round and set up a mouth-watering clash with Super League heavyweights, Leeds Rhinos.
TICKET & ENTRY INFORMATION
Away match tickets for this fixture are now sold out. No on-the-day admissions will be allowed,
Vikings supporters should arrive with plenty of time and consider other residents when parking.
SQUAD NEWS
Allan Coleman has named his 21-man squad for the Vikings’ opening Challenge Cup fixture.
We welcome back Adam Lawton and Danny Langtree to the squad, having both missed the Championship opener against London through injury. Two players drop out of the squad for the Vikings as Liam Bent and Deacon Connolly are unavailable.
Read our full squad news HERE.
Thatto Heath have named their squad for this Sunday’s game.
Thatto Heath Crusaders 21-man squad
Brad Ashurst, Brad Billsborough, McKenzie Buckley, Adam Carr, Ryan Forshaw, Connor Foster, Lewis Foster, Keane Gilford, Rory Holliday, Jamie Holroyd, Ryan Houghton, Sean Kenny, Liam Kenyon, Andy Lea, Sean Leicester, Mason Phillips, Adam Saunders, Kye Siyani, Alex Speakman, Jamie Tracey, Charlie Wilson.
🗣️ CONNELL EXCITED BY UNIQUE CUP CLASH
Nathan Connell discusses his excitement for the Vikings’ unique cup clash away at amateur side Thatto Heath, on what promises to be a great day of Rugby League, with over 1200 spectators expected.
🏉 MATCH OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Ryan Cox will be the Referee on Sunday afternoon, and he will be assisted by Shea Harrison and Kristian Silcock as Touch Judges.
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💬 COACH PREVIEW
Head Coach Allan Coleman is looking forward to a unique matchday experience.
On Sunday’s game, Coleman said: “It’s fantastic for Thatto Heath as a community club to be able to host this kind of fixture.
“I know there has been a real excitement around the place, they’ll have had 30-40 lads training this week, chomping at the bit and rightly so. I’m looking forward to it; it will bring back so many memories for me, coming from the community game myself.”
He added: “We’ve got to be switched on. It’ll be a tough game, and we can’t afford to drop our standards.
“They’re one of the best sides in the country at the community level, and we’ll be paying them respect with our team selection.”
