Match Preview | We welcome Salford to the Steel City on Sunday

23/04/2026

Sheffield Eagles will aim to get back on track in the Betfred Championship this Sunday afternoon as we host Salford R.L.F.C at the Steel City Stadium (3pm kick-off).

Craig Lingard’s men will be determined to respond after consecutive league defeats against Doncaster and London Broncos in recent weeks.

New loan signing Jordan Abdull could feature for the first time following his move from Widnes Vikings, potentially providing a significant boost as the Eagles look to return to winning ways.

Salford, meanwhile, make their first visit to the Steel City since 2008 and arrive in good form, having secured back-to-back Championship victories in recent weeks against Swinton and Batley.

See below for all the essential information ahead of Sunday’s encounter with Salford.

TICKETS

Match Tickets for tomorrow’s game remain on sale, and you’re able to secure your spot for this game now by clicking HERE.

Ticket prices for the game are as follows:

Adults: £18

Concessions (16-18, 65+): £13

U16’s: £5

* Please note that all prices, except Juniors, will rise on a gameday by £2.

 * Please note that we have an open seating plan in place at the Steel City Stadium. People will have the option to be able to sit down anywhere or stand up.

 * We strongly ask all supporters to purchase their tickets in advance of the game by buying online though our online ticketing portal. 

TURNSTILES

Turnstiles will open at 1:15pm. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to facilitate a smooth entry into the stadium and avoid any delays.

GROUND REGULATIONS

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with our Ground Regulations before your visit.

Click HERE to read them in full, to help ensure a safe and enjoyable matchday experience for everyone.

ROAD CLOSURE

Part of Attercliffe Road is currently closed near the Worksop Road turning. Traffic is expected to be busy on Sunday afternoon, so please allow extra time when travelling to the Steel City Stadium.

PARKING

Supporters attending the game can park in the Worksop Road car park for £5 (cash payment only).

Alternatively, street parking is also available in the surrounding area, but please note that this is limited. Supporters are asked to be mindful of residents when parking their vehicles.

CONCESSIONS

The Cafe at The Steel City Stadium will be open for this game. Entry is via the turnstiles, once they open, then through the side door of the stand. 

If you are looking for food and drink inside the stadium, please visit the concessions stand.

The concessions stall, operated by Steel City Stadium and Food Fusion, will offer a range of hot food options, including a selection of pies with gravy (£5), jacket potatoes with Cheese & Beans, Cheese & Tuna, or Chilli & Cheese (£6.50), and Sausage Rolls (£3).

A selection of flavoured Pringles (£2.60) and chocolate bars (£2) will also be available to purchase.

Drinks on offer include alcoholic options such as Cruzcampo and Inches Cider (both £5) and Strawberry & Lime Rekorderlig (£5.50). Soft drinks include bottled Pepsi, Pepsi Max, and 7Up (all £3), as well as bottled water (£2).

The concessions stand is located on the concourse to your left after entering through the turnstiles.

Please note that all concessions accept card payments ONLY.  

SQUAD SHEETS

For the 2026 season, our 21-man squad sheets make a return for supporters to be able to collect.

Please note that these will be limited in quantity but can be obtained free of charge from our gameday volunteers inside the ground.

PRE-MATCH ACTIVITY

Our pre-game activity will see a mini Learning Disability Rugby League festival take place on the pitch.

Our LDRL team will be in action, alongside teams from Salford R.L.F.C, Wakefield Trinity and Halifax Panthers.

Action gets underway at 1:15pm.

HEAD-TO-HEAD 

The Eagles are undefeated in their last seven home meetings with Salford, having drawn three and won four.

Salford's last away victory against the Eagles was a 19-16 Challenge Cup win on the 24th February 1991 at the Don Valley Stadium.

Last ten meetings:

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)

Sheffield 30, Salford 12 (SLR21, 25/8/97)

(at Don Valley Stadium)

KEEP UPDATED WITH THE GAME

If your unable to make it to the Steel City Stadium, 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