Match Preview | We head to Salford this Sunday!

08/07/2026

The Eagles return to Betfred Championship action this weekend with a trip to the CorpAcq Stadium to take on Salford R.L.F.C. on Sunday afternoon (3pm KO).

After a two-week break, Craig Lingard’s side will be refreshed and ready to build on their recent form as they look to make it three league victories in a row in Greater Manchester.

Back-to-back wins over Whitehaven and Dewsbury before the break secured league doubles against both sides, and the Eagles will now be aiming to complete another season double after defeating Salford at the Steel City Stadium back in April.

Salford have won two of their last three matches to keep themselves firmly in the race for the playoff places. They currently sit just outside the top 10 on points difference and, despite having played two more games than Dewsbury in the final playoff spot, know that another victory this weekend could see them climb into the playoff positions.

Read on for everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s trip to Salford.

TICKETS

Advance Tickets are on sale for the game online, and these can be purchase by clicking HERE.

These are priced as follows:

Adults/65+: £20

U18’s: £15

U12’s: £5

Ticket prices go up on gameday, so we advise buying in advance ahead of Sunday.

DIRECTIONS

By Car: Supporters travelling from Sheffield should follow the M1 before joining the M62 west towards Manchester. Continue onto the M60 and leave at Junction 11, following the A57 Liverpool Road towards Irlam. The CorpAcq Stadium is well signposted from the roundabout and is located just off Liverpool Road.

By Train: Regular services run from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly. From there, supporters can take the Metrolink to Eccles, followed by a short bus journey or taxi to the stadium. Alternatively, supporters can travel via Manchester city centre and use local bus services towards the ground.

TURNSTILES

Turnstiles open approximately ninety minutes before kick-off at the CorpAcq Stadium.

PARKING

Car parking is available for £10, which can be reserved through JustPark.

Book your parking spot by clicking HERE.

MATCH REFEREE

This weekend's match will be officiated by Adam Williams.

The Championship referee was also in charge of our trip to Hunslet earlier this season, when we secured a 24-16 victory at the South Leeds Stadium in April.

Williams most recently officiated London Broncos' 78-16 win over Hunslet at The Kufflink Stadium last weekend.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

We make our return to Salford this weekend for the first time in eleven years, but the focus is on ending a much longer wait, securing our first victory there in twenty-eight years.

A win would also see Craig Lingard’s side complete another league double this season in the Betfred Championship.

Last ten meetings:

Sheffield 38, Salford 26 (ChR11, 26/4/26)

(at Olympic Legacy Park)

Salford 53, Sheffield 34 (S8Q-R5, 13/9/15)

Salford 34, Sheffield 10 (NL1R9, 6/6/08)

(at The Willows)

Sheffield 24, Salford 24 (NL1R6, 2/5/08)

(at Don Valley Stadium)

Salford 26, Sheffield 12 (SLR26, 15/8/99)

(at The Willows)

Sheffield 26, Salford 26 (SLR11, 22/5/99)

(at Don Valley Stadium)

Salford 16, Sheffield 6 (CCR4, 13/2/99)

(at The Willows)

Sheffield 18, Salford 18 (SLR18, 21/8/98)

(at Don Valley Stadium)

Salford 8, Sheffield 28 (SLR6, 17/5/98)

(at The Willows)

Salford 18, Sheffield 22 (CCSF, 28/3/98)

(at Headingley, Leeds)

KEEP UPDATED WITH THE GAME

If your unable to make it to Salford, then here is a list of ways to keep updated with what’s going on.

- Live Match Updates on X

- Match Report

- Post-Match Interviews

- Match Highlights on SETV