With ten rounds left to go in the Betfred Super League regular season, Leeds Rhinos look to build on back-to-back wins against Salford Red Devils at the AJ Bell Stadium this Sunday, kick off 3pm.

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2023 so far...

Defeat to Wakefield on the road last Friday night saw Salford miss out on the opportunity to put breathing space between them and St Helens in the league table, and also close to gap on the top four.

After a performance described by head coach Paul Rowley as the worst under his leadership at the club, the Red Devils will be hoping to have key components Brodie Croft, Andy Ackers and Ryan Brierley back as soon as possible to bolster their chances of a Play-Off berth. Croft, who was influential in getting Salford to the semi-finals last year, hasn't played since the win over Castleford at the start of last month, meaning Kallum Watkins filled in alongside Marc Sneyd in last week's defeat to Trinity.

This season saw Salford hit a run of form from round eight, winning eight out of nine matches between April and June in all competitions. The win over Leeds at Headingley gave the Red Devils move to fifth in the table, after beating Leigh, Castleford and Catalans, and after losing out to St Helens in round twelve, they were quickly back to winning ways against Hull FC, Hull KR at Magic, the Tigers again and Huddersfield in the Cup.

Now on a three-game losing streak, a tough period for the Red Devils starts on Sunday against Leeds, before games against top six opposition Leigh, Catalans and St Helens take the club into August. Even after another meeting with Wakefield in round 23, a tough September awaits with fixtures against Wigan, Warrington, Hull KR and the Dragons to round off the regular season.

Next five fixtures

Round 19 vs Leigh Leopards (AJ Bell, KO 3pm)

Round 20 vs Catalans Dragons (Stade Gilbert Brutus, KO 7pm)

Round 21 vs St Helens (AJ Bell, KO 3pm)

Round 22 vs Huddersfield Giants (John Smith's Stadium, KO 7.45pm)

Round 23 vs Wakefield Trinity (AJ Bell, KO 3pm)

Tale of the tape 

Individual stats 

Tries: Ken Sio (Eight tries)

Goals: Marc Sneyd (62 goals)

Tackles: Kallum Watkins (548 tackles)

Tackle Busts: Tim Lafai (58 tackle busts)

Dummy half runs: Andy Ackers (103 runs)

Stats vs Wakefield Trinity in Round 17

Tries: One

Carries: 164

Gained metres: 1265

Linebreaks: Five

Tackles: 353

Errors: 14

*All stats supplied by OPTA

Last Super League clash

Last time out, Salford were surprised by Wakefield as Trinity won their second game of the season in a 32-6 result. Alex Gerrard was the Red Devils' sole try scorer at the Be Well Support Stadium as they missed the chance to go level on points with the top four.

How to follow the game

Tickets on sale

The best way to watch all of the action on Sunday is to have a ticket for the game, as it will not be televised anywhere.

Tickets and travel for our away Betfred Super League game against Salford Red Devils are available to purchase online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk, over the phone on 0371 423 1315 and from Leeds Rhinos Club Shop (Opening Hours). 

TICKET PRICING 

*Please be aware if purchasing concession or junior tickets, Salford Red Devils have stated that proof of eligibility may be asked for on matchday so please ensure you take a copy if required. 

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