Match Preview | Salford Red Devils

We make the short journey to the Salford Stadium on Sunday afternoon, to take on Paul Rowley's Red Devils as we go in search of our second away victory of the season.

Giants Squad News

Ian Watson this week, after seeing his side lose out once again by two points to St Helens last Thursday, could be boosted by the return of Tui Lolohea and Jake Bibby, who sat out the game vs the Saints with injury concerns.

Harry Rushton, Sam Halsall and Jake Connor have all impressed since coming into the side in recent weeks, with all looking to continue their place in the squad, with returning winger Innes Senior also scoring for the Giants vs St Helens.

Will Pryce, who moved to full-back to accommodate Esan Marsters in the halves impressed at the back, with his fast running style, allowed him to take on the opposition defensive line on numerous occasions, Ian Watson will face a numerous choice at who to select in his spine for what promises to be a tough game vs the free scoring Red Devils.

The Opposition Team

Giants fans will know all too much about the Salford Red Devils, having defeated them at home in the regular season in 2022, but fell away at the Salford Stadium, and also in the play-offs to Paul Rowley's men.

They have made a similar start to the Giants, with a standout result away at the MKM Stadium, as they blew Hull FC away 60-14, with the visitors crossing for 10 tries in a rout of the Black and Whites.

Tries: Cross (7,42), Wright (12,34), Brierley (18), Dupree (24), Watkins (45), Sneyd (49), Lafai (54,80) 
Conversions: Sneyd (9,14,19,25,43,47,51,56) 
Penalties: Sneyd (40,43)

Salford currently sit fifth in the Betfred Super League table on three victories and three losses, whereas the Giants currently sit in ninth on two victories and three losses, having played a game less.

Previous Results.

Salford Red Devils 14 Wakefield Trinity 13

Wigan Warriors 20 Salford Red Devils 16

Hull FC 14 Salford Red Devils 60

Warrington Wolves 36 Salford Red Devils 20

Salford Red Devils 10 Hull Kingston Rovers 24

Leigh Leopards 10 Salford Red Devils 20

Key Men

Salford, commonly known for their free-flowing, risk taking style of Rugby League have one of the most valuable half-backs in the competition, in Brodie Croft, the sought after Australian signed a new seven-year deal with the Red Devils in 2023 after winning the Man of Steel trophy last season.

Looking at the spine positions, they also boast Ryan Brierley, the former Giants full-back who enjoyed one year at the John Smith's Stadium, the Scottish international has started the season how he left off 2022, in fine try scoring form.

Andy Ackers also was a standout performer for Salford in 2022, but the hooker is a doubt for Sunday's encounter after missing the clash with Wigan due to injury.

Last Season

In 2022 we defeated Salford Red Devils 32-2 at the John Smith's Stadium in March as we started the season strongly.

Huddersfield: Lolohea, McGillvary, Cudjoe, Leutele, I. Senior, Russell, Pryce, Hill, O’Brien, Trout, Roberts, McQueen, Yates, Golding, English, Wilson, Ikahihifo.

Salford: Brierley, Burgess, Costello, Cross, Sio, Croft, Sneyd, Burke, Ackers, Vuniyayawa, Lannon, Wright, Taylor, Addy, Akauola, Ormondroyd, Atkin.

Huddersfield tries: Pryce (9′), McQueen (33′), I. Senior (47′, 72′), Hill (58′), McGillvary (63′)

Huddersfield goals: Pryce (3/6)

Huddersfield penalty-goals: Pryce (2/2)

Salford penalty-goals: Sneyd

Tickets are now off sale from the Giants ticket office, with Tickets available at the Salford Stadium on Sunday!

Match Information

Venue - Salford Stadium, 1 Stadium Wy, Eccles, Manchester M30 7EY - (Formally the AJ Bell Stadium)

Date - 2/4/23

Kick Off - 3:00pm