Salford Red Devils have dropped further down the Super League table as they lost 6-26 against Wigan Warriors.
It was a party atmosphere at the AJ Bell Stadium as the club celebrated Armed Forces Day, drawing a record crowd of 7,854 to watch the action, as well as other games and performances throughout the day.
Did you see that?! 👏🥁
The Combined Service Masters Team have put on a show after being led out by the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Lancashire! pic.twitter.com/fYFxZxeFWy
— Salford Red Devils 👹 (@SalfordDevils) June 25, 2023
Wigan came into the match only having won one in five, with the Red Devils having won four in the same number of games.
Brodie Croft was missing from the squad, so Chris Atkin came in to replace the Man of Steel winner.
The contest started with both sets of defences keeping the game close to the halfway line.
But Wigan started to apply the pressure as the game approached the 20 minute mark, with full sets on Salford’s 10.
And it paid off for the Warriors, as Harry Smith’s kick deftly breaking for Joe Shorrocks to put down for Wigan’s first.
The visitors nearly claimed a quick second, after Bevan French intercepted Tim Lafai’s pass, but was pulled down by Joe Burgess before he could break clear.
A knock-on allowed Salford to drive forward, with Marc Sneyd playing in Ben Hellewell to score his first ever try in Salford red.
Sneyd’s conversion gave Salford a slender 6-4 lead on the 33rd minute mark.
So good from @SneydMarc 😎@bhell92 gets @SalfordDevils on the scoreboard 👀#SuperLeague #SLSalWig pic.twitter.com/rm6YnI0g7b
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 25, 2023
But the momentum quickly slipped from the Red Devils as Ryan Brierley collided with French, failing his HIA and leaving Salford with yet another key player out.
Wigan pulled ahead when Jai Field drove forward, playing it in to Liam Farrell as the klaxon blew.
The reigning Challenge Cup champions extended their advantage after the break with Abbas Miski crossing and Harry Smith converting, making it 6-14.
Cherries captain Farrell got his second of the day, and an 80-metre charge from Liam Marshall compounded Salford woes, despite the best efforts of the Salford defence.
The final blower came with the record crowd disappointed as Salford lost their second on the bounce, with a visit to bottom side Wakefield Trinity on Friday 30th June.
Salford sit in 5th place, somewhat comforted by defeats to Warrington and Leigh to keep them close in the battle for the top 6 positions.
♥️ Thank you so much for everyone who came and created our record attendance today! pic.twitter.com/GdmvH2stR8
— Salford Red Devils 👹 (@SalfordDevils) June 25, 2023
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