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14 Jun 2018

Key Stats: Betfred Super League round 18

Key Stats: Betfred Super League round 18

All the stats and milestones you need to know ahead of round 18

SALFORD RED DEVILS v WIDNES VIKINGS (Thursday, 7.45pm, Sky Sports Action/Mix) 

Salford have won their last four home meetings with Widnes, with the Vikings' last away victory against the Red Devils coming in the Challenge Cup on 27 April, 2014.

The Red Devils have also won seven of the last 10 meetings between the sides.

Super League summary

Salford won 15

Widnes won 10

Salford’s biggest win: 46-10 (A, 2017)

Widnes’ biggest win: 46-8 (A, 2012)

 

Widnes Vikings have lost their last nine Super League matches. Their last league win was 24-16 at home to Salford on 22 March.

Salford Red Devils have lost their last five Super League matches. Their last league win was 38-4 at home to Wakefield on 20 April. 

Patrick Ah Van needs two tries to reach a century of touchdowns whilst in the British game. Ah Van has scored 86 tries for Widnes since 2012, to go with 12 for Bradford.

Ah Van also needs twelve points to reach 500 for Widnes. Ah Van's total of 488 has been reached with 86 tries and 72 goals in 108 games for the Vikings since 2012.

Chris Dean needs one appearance to reach 150 for Widnes.

 

HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS v CATALANS DRAGONS (Friday, 7.45pm)

Catalans have won on their last three visits to the John Smith's Stadium. Huddersfield's last home win against the Dragons was a 24-12 Super 8s victory on 14 August, 2015.

2018 meetings:

Huddersfield 6, Catalans Dragons 20 (CCQF)

Catalans Dragons 27, Huddersfield 6 (SLR9)

Super League summary

Huddersfield won 17

Catalans Dragons won 13 (includes wins in 2009 and 2014 play-offs)

1 draw

Huddersfield’s biggest win: 60-16 (H, 2013)

Catalans Dragons' biggest win: 48-0 (H, 2008)

 

Catalans Dragons have won their last five matches. Their last defeat was 26-12 at St Helens on 3 May.

Huddersfield Giants have won their last four Super League matches. Their last league defeat was 38-4 at Warrington on 27 April.

Vincent Duport needs one try to move ahead of Clint Greenshields and become Catalans Dragons' all-time leading tryscorer.

 

LEEDS RHINOS v ST HELENS (Friday, 7.45pm, Sky Sports Action)

The Rhinos are one of two teams to beat St Helens this year. Leeds handed Saints their first loss of the season in Betfred Super League round 6.

Leeds have won seven of the last 10 meetings between the clubs, including the last three fixtures.

Super League summary

Leeds won 32 (includes wins in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 Grand Finals; 1998, 2005, 2013 and 2015 play-offs)

St Helens won 33 (includes wins in 1999, 2001, 2007 and 2008 play-offs)

Leeds’ biggest win: 70-0 (H, 2004)

St Helens’ biggest win: 56-10 (H, 2004)

 

St Helens have won their last eight matches. Their last defeat was 24-20 at Wakefield on 15 April.

Leeds Rhinos have lost their last four Super League matches. Their last league win was 20-18 at Hull KR on 29 April.

Danny Richardson has the longest scoring streak amongst Super League players, having registered points in St Helens' last 19 matches.

 

HULL FC v WIGAN WARRIORS (Saturday, 5.00pm) 

2018 meeting:

Wigan 24, Hull FC 10 (SLR2, 10/2/18)

Super League summary

Hull FC won 11

Wigan won 39 (includes wins in 2001, 2007 and 2016 play-offs)

2 draws

Hull FC’s biggest win: 54-12 (H, 2006)

Wigan’s biggest win: 66-6 (H, 2008)

 

Dean Hadley needs one appearance to reach 100 for his career. 

Sam Tomkins needs one appearance to reach 200 for Wigan. The full-back played 152 games in six seasons before joining New Zealand Warriors at the end of the 2013 campaign.

Following two seasons in the NRL, he rejoined Wigan and made his second debut as a substitute in a 30-16 home defeat to Hull FC on 13 May, 2016. He has played 47 games for the club since then.

Tomkins also needs three tries to reach 200 for his career. Tomkins' total of 197 has been reached with 163 for Wigan, 14 for New Zealand Warriors and 20 for England.

Kris Welham needs two tries to reach 150 for his career. Welham's total of 148 has been reached with 16 for Salford, 29 for Bradford, 102 for Hull KR and 1 for Gateshead.

Liam Farrell is one away from 200 Super League appearances.

           

WAKEFIELD TRINITY v WARRINGTON WOLVES (Sunday, 3.00pm)

2018 meeting:

Warrington 34, Wakefield 24 (SLR7, 23/3/18)

Super League summary

Wakefield won 16

Warrington won 27

Wakefield’s biggest win: 50-10 (H, 2002)

Warrington’s biggest win: 80-0 (H, 2015)

 

Chris Hill needs one appearance to reach 400 for his career. Hill has played 213 games for Warrington since 2012, and was previously with Leigh for 160. He has also represented England 26 times.

Kevin Brown needs three tries to reach 150 for his career. Brown's total of 147 has been reached with 13 for Warrington, 51 for Widnes, 51 for Huddersfield, 31 for Wigan and 1 for England.

Warrington’s Josh Charnley has scored in each of The Wire’s last three appearances.

 

CASTLEFORD TIGERS v HULL KINGSTON ROVERS (Sunday, 3.30pm)

2018 meeting:

Hull KR 14, Castleford 42 (SLR4, 1/6/18)

Super League summary

Castleford won 9

Hull KR won 9

1 draw

Castleford’s biggest win: 54-12 (H, 2014)

Hull KR’s biggest win: 70-12 (H, 2012)

 

Danny Tickle needs one appearance to move ahead of Keith Senior into stand-alone seventh place in the list of Super League's all-time leaders. 

Ryan Shaw needs four points to reach 1,000 for his career. Shaw's total of 996 has been reached with 268 for Hull KR, 286 for Bradford, 308 for Barrow, 112 for Swinton, 8 for London Broncos and 14 for Leigh.

Jake Webster is one game away from 200 Super League appearances.

Castleford's Jy Hitchcox has scored in his side’s last four matches.

 

BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE LEADING TRY SCORERS

1 Ben Barba (St Helens) 19

2 Mark Percival (St Helens) 15

3 = Fetuli Talanoa (Hull FC) 12

 Ben Jones-Bishop (Wakefield Trinity) 12

5 = Ryan Morgan (St Helens) 10

 Tom Johnstone (Wakefield Trinity) 10

 Liam Marshall (Wigan Warriors) 10

8 = Bureta Faraimo (Hull FC) 9

 Ash Handley (Leeds Rhinos) 9

 Regan Grace (St Helens) 9

 Jonny Lomax (St Helens) 9

 Josh Charnley (Warrington Wolves) 9

 Oliver Gildart (Wigan Warriors) 9