Last year, the Salford Red Devils reached the play-off semifinals, during Super League XXVII. With the 2023 campaign – Super League XXVIII – well underway, the Greater Manchester club will be again looking to secure a play-offs berth, and perhaps reach a first grand final since 2019. Looking to help the team achieve that aim will be several new signings, including second-row Sam Stone, signed from the Leigh Leopards, and Oliver Partington, a versatile forward who joined from Wigan Warriors at the end of last season. Can they help the Red Devils go the distance?
2023 Squad
Head Coach
Paul Rowley (ENG)
Backs
Chris Atkin (ENG)
Ryan Brierley (SCO)
Joe Burgess (ENG)
Matty Costello (ENG)
Brodie Croft (AUS) “VC”
Deon Cross (ENG)
Tim Lafai (SAM)
Ken Sio (SAM)
Marc Sneyd (ENG) “VC”
Rhys Williams (WAL)
Forwards
Andy Ackers (ENG)
Danny Addy (SCO)
Amir Bourouh (FRA)
Andrew Dixon (ENG)
Tyler Dupree (ENG)
Alex Gerrard (ENG)
James Greenwood (ENG)
Ben Hellewell (SCO)
Ryan Lannon (ENG)
Ellis Longstaff (SCO)
Jack Ormondroyd (ENG)
Oliver Partington (ENG)
Adam Sidlow (ENG)
Sam Stone (MAL)
King Vuniyayawa (FIJ)
Kallum Watkins (ENG) “C”
Shane Wright (AUS)
“C” = Captain / “VC” = Vice-Captains
2023 Schedule
The Salford Red Devils, like all Super League sides, will play a total of 27 regular season fixtures during the 2023 season (Super League XXVIII). Of these 27 fixtures, 22 are standard home and away fixtures; the Red Devils will play against every other team in the league twice each – once at home and once away from home. The remaining 5 fixtures are “loop fixtures”: if a team finished fifth during the previous season, they play against the teams that finished in all odd-numbered league standings (e.g., first, third, seventh, ninth, and eleventh). Likewise, all teams which finished the previous season in the even-numbered league standings will play against each other. These 5 loop fixtures are played at a mixture of home and away grounds. Salford’s first match of the season was against the Leigh Leopards, on 17 February; the club’s final match of the regular season will be against Catalans Dragons in September, at the AJ Bell Stadium.
You can find the full Salford Red Devils schedule here.
2023 Rivals
Throughout the 2023 Super League season (Super League XXVIII), the Salford Red Devils will play against the Castleford Tigers, Catalans Dragons, Huddersfield Giants, Hull FC, Hull KR, Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Leopards, St Helens, Wakefield Trinity, Warrington Wolves, and Wigan Warriors.
The Salford Red Devils and the Swinton Lions traditionally share a rivalry within East Lancashire; Swinton was previously based in the eponymous area of Greater Manchester, though the team has since relocated to Sale, a different part of Greater Manchester. As Swinton is not competing in the Super League this year – the club is currently in the Championship, the second tier of the Rugby Football League – the Red Devils and the Lions will not be playing against each other in the top flight this year.
2023 Super League Play-Offs
Last season (Super League XXVII), the Salford Red Devils finished the regular season in sixth place, securing the final play-offs berth. The Greater Manchester side beat the Huddersfield Giants 0-28 at the eliminators (quarterfinals) stage, before losing to St Helens at the semifinals stage. In 2023 (Super League XXVIII), the team will be hoping to go at least one further: reaching, and perhaps winning the Super League grand final.
The 2023 Super League play-offs will take place across 3 weeks, beginning in late September following the conclusion of the regular season, and ending with the Super League grand final, which is set to be held on 14 October. A total of 6 teams qualifies for the play-offs: the teams which finish third to sixth enter at the eliminators stage, and the teams which finish first and second enter at the semifinal stage. The 2 sides which progress from the semifinals contest the grand final.
2023 Tickets & Prices
Salford Red Devils home matches are played at the AJ Bell Stadium in Greater Manchester, which can hold 11,500 spectators. Throughout the 2022 Super League season (Super League XXVII), the Salford Red Devils averaged a home attendance of just over 4,500. Whilst the price of match tickets for Red Devils home games can vary depending on factors such as the prestige of the away team, and the location of a chosen seat or terrace, adult ticket prices for the 2023 season start between GBP £10-20, and the average cost of an adult ticket is between approximately GBP £18 and GBP £28 - though it should be noted that all Salford Red Devils matches are yet on sale.
Standard Tickets
Standard match tickets for Salford Red Devils home games at the AJ Bell Stadium are available in the following sections:
- South Standing – unreserved standing section, located behind the posts at the south end of the pitch; typically among the most affordable tickets at Red Devils home matches
- Away Fans Area (Standing) - unreserved standing section for fans of the visiting team, located behind the posts at the north end of the pitch; typically among the most affordable tickets at Red Devils home matches
- Home Community – unreserved seating located at the south end of the east stand, typically home to the Red Devils’ loudest fans; among the most affordable tickets at Red Devils home matches
- West Stand – reserved seating located along the west sideline; typically among the most expensive tickets at Red Devils home matches
Premium, Hospitality, & VIP Tickets
Hospitality packages at Salford Red Devils home matches are available to purchase via enquiry. Options include:
- Club 1873 – padded, prime-location West Stand seats; access to a VIP bar; squad member meet-and-greets
- Platinum Dining – prime-location West Stand seats and a premium 2-course meal, served in the Platinum Suite, where non-playing squad members will be interviewed pre-game
- Executive Box – premium match viewing from padded seats in front of the stadium box; pre-game meal with waiting staff on-hand
How to get Cheap Tickets
As the price of match tickets for Salford Red Devils home matches can vary depending on numerous factors, there are multiple things you can do to get cheap tickets for their games. Fixtures involving a successful or famous team are likely to command higher ticket prices, so selecting tickets for a match involving a less successful side can help keep prices down. Tickets are also cheaper in certain parts of rugby league stadiums; tickets for seats situated on the sideline, close to the halfway line, are typically more expensive than those for seats located behind the posts, at the end of the pitch. Koobit also compares the prices offered by official ticket sellers and secondary resellers, providing the opportunity for you to find the perfect ticket at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Match tickets for Salford Red Devils home games can be bought online or in-person, at the stadium box office. Purchasing tickets online allows fans to conveniently access ticket sales as soon as they open, and then quickly and easily compare prices in different parts of the stadium, or from different ticketing suppliers. Tickets bought online can be downloaded and then presented digitally at the stadium, upon entry.
How to Get to a Game
The AJ Bell Stadium in Greater Manchester hosts Salford Red Devils home matches. The stadium can be accessed by car and by public transport, with park and ride services operating on match days. Visit the AJ Bell Stadium travel and parking page for more information, and for event-specific information, including for away games, click through to an individual event and view the Travel & Parking section.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Salford Red Devils page.
