Salford say Leigh fixture to go ahead as planned
Salford Red Devils' most recent fixture saw them field a patchwork side of youth players and loanees in their 14-try defeat by Hull FC on 10 August
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Salford Red Devils' Super League fixture against Leigh Leopards is set to go ahead on Friday as scheduled, the club have said.
Sunday's fixture against Wakefield Trinity was called off because of "significant" welfare concerns as only two senior players were available.
Most of the team's senior professionals have left in 2025 because of the Red Devils' financial issues, leading them to rely on loanees from other Super League clubs.
On Tuesday, the club announced the loan signings, external of Hull KR back-rower Leon Ruan and centre Louix Gorman, Leigh centre Jack Darbyshire and Wakefield winger Neil Tchamambe ahead of Friday's game.
Their arrivals come after the club issued a statement on Monday evening stating that due to players returning from injury, in addition to "others with Super League experience set to join on loan", the fixture against the Leopards would proceed as planned.
"Your support this season has been incredible, both at home and on the road – thank you for backing the boys in such a tough period," the club added.
The RFL board, in line with its operational rules, is set to decide on the outcome of the Wakefield fixture this week.
Salford are bottom of Super League with 19 defeats from their 21 matches this season with the 2025 campaign overshadowed by financial uncertainty.
Their owners released a statement earlier in August to say the club would not be closing despite their money problems.
Chief operating officer Claire Bradbury resigned from her position last Thursday and alleged the club's ownership suggested she "sleep with someone at the Rugby Football League" to ease their situation. Salford said they will be "conducting a thorough internal investigation".
About 500 Salford Red Devils fans marched in protest on Sunday against the way in which the club is being run, while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham previously said he was watching the situation at the club carefully.