St.Helens v York Valkyrie: Match Preview

Aug 28, 2025
2 min read

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York Valkyrie’s run-in to the end of league season continues with a trip to St.Helens in the Befred Women’s Super League on Saturday at the Totally Wicked Stadium (12pm)!

After York’s convincing 32-10 win over Wigan Warriors at the weekend, St.Helens have gone top of the table, overtaking the Warriors who hadn’t lost a game all season before then.

Saints haven’t lost in the league this year, although they have drawn twice, first with a 20-20 result at Leeds Rhinos and a 22-22 draw at Wigan in June.

The Valkyrie sit in third place in the table, two points behind them.

York are on an eight match winning run, with their last defeat being at the LNER Community Stadium in June against Saints. The Valkyrie led 12-4 at half time with tries from Emma Kershaw and Kira Fitzpatrick, both converted by Ellie Williamson, before St.Helens fought back in the second half to win 16-12. Their scorers that day were Dani McGifford, Nom Williams and Faye Gaskin, who also kicked two goals.

It’ll be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with Saints beating York 10-6 at the Totally Wicked Stadium in the Challenge Cup semi final back in May.

It’s also a repeat of last year’s Grand Final which York won 18-8 to claim back to back titles. Both teams are already sure of a play off place for this year.

Lindsay Anfield has been able to name a settled side for the last few weeks, and with no injuries reported after Sunday’s win over Wigan, she’s expected to be in a similar situation again.

St.Helens could have full back, Beri Salihi back after she missed last week’s 90-0 win against Barrow.

Follow the York Valkyrie to the Totally Wicked Stadium for their game against St.Helens on Saturday (12pm)!

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