London Broncos Championship R1: Big Match Preview
This Sunday, the Vikings are set to face the London Broncos in the opening round of the Betfred Championship. The match will take place at Cherry Red Records Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 3 PM. Allan Coleman’s team aims to secure a winning start for the third consecutive year against a strong Broncos side.
Tickets and Venue Information
Fans can purchase away match tickets online until kick-off. The Vikings supporters will be seated in blocks 119 and 120 of the East Stand. Attendees can use the discount code ‘widnes10’ for tickets priced at £10.
Squad News
Allan Coleman has announced a 21-man squad for the match against London. Morgan McWhirter returns after spending time in Australia, while Lewis Hall and Toby Hughes are unavailable for this game.
London Broncos Squad
- Sadiq Adebiyi
- Lewis Bienek
- Emarly Bitungane
- Reagan Campbell-Gillard
- Jack Croft
- Ted Davidson
- Siliva Havili
- Ben Hursey
- Epel Kapinias
- Will Lovell
- Robert Mathias
- Alex Max
- Jimmy Meadows
- Morea Morea
- Connor O’Beirne
- Luke Smith
- Marcus Stock
- Neil Tchamambe
- Gairo Voro
- Elliot Wallis
Coach’s Insight
Head Coach Allan Coleman is looking forward to the match but acknowledges the difficulty ahead. He expressed excitement about the game and emphasized the importance of adapting to the new rules, particularly regarding the ruck area.
Physical Challenge Ahead
Dan Murray, a key figure in the team, spoke about the physical challenge posed by the Broncos. He highlighted the need for both energy and continuity within the forwards.
Match Officials
Tara Jones will serve as the referee. She will be assisted by Peter Brooke and Gareth Jones during the match.
Recent Head-to-Head Record
The recent encounters between the Vikings and Broncos show a competitive landscape. Out of the last ten meetings, the Broncos have won six times, while the Vikings have claimed four victories.
Last 10 Meetings
| Match Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 14/09/25 | Widnes 10-20 London |
| 31/05/25 | London 10-12 Widnes |
| 10/09/23 | London 52-12 Widnes |
| 04/06/23 | Widnes 18-26 London |
| 26/06/22 | Widnes 26-22 London |
| 30/01/22 | London 12-34 Widnes |
| 13/01/21 | Widnes 22-24 London |
| 16/02/20 | Widnes 12-38 London |
| 09/08/18 | Widnes 20-21 London |
| 16/09/17 | Widnes 38-16 London |
Stay Updated
For fans unable to attend the match, updates will be available through the Vikings’ official club coverage on social media. Key news, lineups, and live game updates can be accessed there.
