Personally I like the Pre match these days, It builds up the excitement and makes it more of an event than previous seasons.

Tbf they brought about 1,000 to our place on a Thursday night which I thought was decent.

Widnes usually fill 2/3 of that stand, with recent results both sides and it being a bank holiday I think they'll bring 3k easy.

Plus they see us as the derby not Wigan they'll be there in force, should be a good atmosphere.

Already got my ticket as I heard they were selling fast.

Last year Salford was our highest attendance at 11,800 ish

I am interested to see the attendance this Friday as well because I suspect Widnes could bring 2-3K and with around 11K home supporters that should indeed give us around 13-14K. The stadium will be really buzzing.

I was in the club shop earlier picking up some tickets as I'm dragging a few of my non-rugby fan mates from work along on Friday. I asked the Woman how the tickets were selling She said they'd not been told anything official, but she wouldn't be surprised if the South sold out by Wednesday.

I think it will be a cracking atmosphere on Friday. Can't wait.

Like it.