MATCH PREVIEW | We welcome Whitehaven this Sunday!
18/06/2026
This Sunday, we welcome Whitehaven RLFC to The MEPS International Home of Football Stadium for our Round 17 Betfred Championship fixture.
Craig Lingard’s side head into this game looking to return to winning ways after back-to-back defeats against London Broncos and Barrow Raiders, with the focus now firmly on putting in a strong performance on home soil.
Whitehaven will make their first visit to our new home this weekend, as they face the Eagles in Round 17 of the Betfred Championship. It will also be the third meeting between the two sides this year, following the clash at the Steel City Stadium in the Betfred Challenge Cup 2nd Round back in January. Just a week prior to that cup tie, the Eagles travelled to Whitehaven in the opening round of the Betfred Championship, where Lingard’s side secured an 11–4 victory in a tough, hard-fought contest on the road.
See below for all the essential information ahead of Sunday’s clash with Whitehaven.
SPECTATOR’S GUIDE
We have produced this guide to help you with everything you need to know ahead of your visit to The MEPS International Home of Football Stadium, including the best ways to get there, facilities, and much more.
Please click HERE to read.
CASHLESS VENUE
Please note that The MEPS International Home of Football Stadium is a cashless facility.
Card payments are only accepted, including food, drink, and parking.
COACH & HORSES PUB
We have an on-site pub located just outside the stadium, welcoming both home and away supporters, the perfect place to enjoy the pre-match atmosphere.
The Coach and Horses opens from midday on gamedays and remains open after the final whistle, making it ideal for both pre-match and post-match drinks.
TICKETS
Match Tickets for Sunday’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 stadium. People will have the option to be able to sit down anywhere or stand up.
* Please do not stand in front of the seated stands
* 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 1:30pm. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to facilitate a smooth entry into the stadium and avoid any delays.
PRE-GAME ACTIVITY
Get involved with our pre-game entertainment as The Eagles Foundation run a Walking Rugby game on the pitch against Tupton RUFC.
It’s free to play and open to everyone, so please get down earlier and join in the action if you’d like to do so.
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.
PARKING
Parking is available on-site at the MEPS International Home of Football Stadium on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that payment is by card only.
Designated disabled parking spaces are also available on-site, subject to availability.
To request disabled parking, please email Mark.Hannigan@sheffieldeagles.com.
CONCESSIONS
A range of hot food is available from our food and drink concessions inside the stadium, including pies (£4.50), pasties (£4) and sausage rolls (£2).
A selection of drinks will also be available, including beers (£5.00 each), cans of pop (£1.50) and hot drinks (£2.00).
There will also be a range of confectionery on sale, including pringles and chocolate bars (both £2 each).
Please note that all concessions are card payment only.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
We go in search of a third win of the season against Whitehaven this weekend, having met twice in January earlier this year.
Last ten meetings:
Sheffield 18, Whitehaven 6 (CCR2, 24/1/26)
(at Olympic Legacy Park)
Whitehaven 4, Sheffield 11 (ChR1, 18/1/26)
Sheffield 78, Whitehaven 24 (ChR17, 28/7/24)
(at Olympic Legacy Park)
Whitehaven 16, Sheffield 42 (ChR3, 7/4/24)
Whitehaven 32, Sheffield 20 (ChR21, 6/8/23)
Sheffield 26, Whitehaven 40 (ChR13, 4/6/23)
(at Olympic Legacy Park)
Sheffield 38, Whitehaven 26 (ChR22, 7/8/22)
(at Olympic Legacy Park)
Sheffield 40, Whitehaven 6 (1895C-PO, 9/4/22)
(at Millennium Stadium, Featherstone)
Whitehaven 6, Sheffield 44 (ChR6, 20/3/22)
Sheffield 25, Whitehaven 25 (ChR8, 30/5/21)
(at Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster)
KEEP UPDATED WITH THE GAME
If your unable to make it to the game, 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
