MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings
Jake Watson • 30 May 2025
MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings
London Broncos move into Round 12 of the Championship season on Saturday when Widnes Vikings visit the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Broncos come into this one in a poor run of form and take on a side placed 8th in the table and having lost their previous two league games.
For the full match preview read the article below.
THE SQUAD
Mike Eccles has named his 21-man squad for this weekend’s Championship clash with Widnes Vikings at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
This week we welcome Louix Gorman and Lennie Ellis from Hull KR back into the group. Connor Barley completes the Robins trio but Barley is on a month long loan.
Jack Smith, a 20-year-old outside back from Leeds Rhinos joins the group as does 19-year old middle Kalum Rathbone from Wigan Warriors.
New signing Brandon Webster-Mansfield is set to join up with the squad next week meanwhile Connor O’Beirne and Lewis Bienek remain a couple of weeks away from a return to action.
INTERVIEW
London Broncos forward Sadiq Adebiyi is confident wins are just around the corner as we welcome Widnes Vikings to Wimbledon on Saturday.
The Broncos find themselves in a difficult run of form and are just one spot off the bottom in the Championship after 11 rounds of action.
Watch the full interview with Sid below and grab yourself half-price tickets on the video.
THE STATS
Last ten meetings:
London Broncos 52, Widnes 12 (ChR25, 10/9/23)
Widnes 18, London Broncos 26 (ChR13, 4/6/23)
Widnes 26, London Broncos 22 (ChR16, 26/6/22)
London Broncos 12, Widnes 34 (ChR1, 30/1/22)
Widnes 22, London Broncos 24 (ChR9, 13/6/21)
Widnes 12, London Broncos 38 (ChR3, 16/2/20)
Widnes 20, London Broncos 21 (S8Q-R1, 9/8/18)
Widnes 38, London Broncos 16 (S8Q-R6, 16/9/17)
London Broncos 24, Widnes 42 (SLR18, 28/6/14)
(at The Hive, Barnet)
Widnes 64, London Broncos 10 (SLR1, 16/2/14)
ALEX WALKER needs one try to reach 100 for his career.
- 82 for London Broncos (2014-2019, 2022-2025)
- 7 for Featherstone Rovers (2021, loan)
- 2 for Wakefield Trinity (2020-2021)
- 6 for London Skolars (2016, dual-registration)
- 2 for Scotland (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021-2022)
(0 for Hemel Stags, 2016, loan)
ONE TO WATCH
Jake Maizen is a new recruit for Widnes so little to go off on current form but he is a player that Widnes fans will be excited about after impressing during his time in the Championship with Whitehaven and Halifax.
The Italian Australian international is a versatile back who has signed an 18-month contract with Allan Coleman’s side.
PAST MEETINGS
London Broncos have won the last two meetings between the sides with the most recent a big win for the Broncos at The Cherry Red Records in 2023. It was a win that helped continue the fine form on the way to promotion via the Grand Final
Watch the highlights below.
#WeAreLondon
London Broncos welcome Widnes Vikings to The Cherry Red Records Stadium on May 31st and tickets are now available to buy - HERE!
Fans are encouraged to buy tickets for this game as you will have to wait until August 3rd for the next home fixture at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Tickets for this game are priced at;
Adults - £20
Concessions - £15
KIDS - £5
POST-MATCH REACTION: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings The thoughts of Mike Eccles following the narrow defeat to Widnes Vikings at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. Post-match is powered by Vow-Nutrition. #WeAreLondon
TEAM NEWS: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings Here is your starting line-up for this afternoon's Championship Round 12 clash with Widnes Vikings. Jack Smith comes in for his full debut after joining on loan from Leeds Rhinos. Meanwhile, Hull KR trio Lennie Ellis, Louix Gorman and Connor Barley all also start. Liam Tindall misses out with a minor injury. #WeAreLondon
Matchday guide: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings We are excited to be able to share the matchday guide with you for our match on Saturday to ensure you have the best possible experience backing the Broncos against Widnes Vikings. Important times to note: 15:00- Gates open. 15:00 – Hospitality opens 17:00- London Broncos vs Widnes KO 17:40- London Broncos vs Widnes HT 18:35- London Broncos vs Widnes FT 19:30 – Hospitality Last Orders 20:00 – Hospitality Closes
MATCH PREVIEW: Sadiq Adebiyi previews visit of Widnes London Broncos forward Sadiq Adebiyi is confident wins are just around the corner as we welcome Widnes Vikings to Wimbledon on Saturday. The Broncos find themselves in a difficult run of form and are just one spot off the bottom in the Championship after 11 rounds of action. Watch the full interview with Sid below and grab yourself half-price tickets on the video. #WeAreLondon
Smith & Rathbone join the squad In this week's 21-man squad we are joined by 20-year-old outside back Jack Smith from Leeds Rhinos. Standing at 191cm tall, Smith can play on the wing or at centre. In 2024, Smith got the chance to develop away from the Rhinos as he featured on loan at Betfred Championship sides Halifax and Bradford. In total, he played five games (3 for Halifax, 2 for Bradford). With the Rhinos Reserves side, he played eight out of twelve games and scored one try against London Broncos reserves. Meanwhile, 19-year old Rathbone will be looking to make his senior debut with his spell away from parent club Wigan Warriors. Rathbone, who is predominately a loose forward but can also play at hooker, spent his entire amateur career at Leigh Miners before signing for the Warriors Academy in 2022 after progressing through the Scholarship programme. He still coaches at his childhood club whilst training to become a full time electrician away from playing, and he scored three tries in nine appearances for the Academy in 2023. Welcome to the Broncos, Jack & Kalum. #WeAreLondon
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: London Broncos vs Widnes Vikings Mike Eccles has named his 21-man squad for this weekend’s Championship clash with Widnes Vikings at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. This week we welcome Louix Gorman and Lennie Ellis from Hull KR back into the group. Connor Barley completes the Robins trio but Barley is on a month long loan. Jack Smith, a 20-year-old outside back from Leeds Rhinos joins the group as does 19-year old middle Kalum Rathbone from Wigan Warriors. New signing Brandon Webster-Masfield is set to join up with the squad next week meanwhile Connor O’Beirne and Lewis Bienek remain a couple of weeks away from a return to action. #WeAreLondon
London Broncos sign Brandon Webster-Mansfield London Broncos are delighted to sign Australian centre Brandon Webster-Mansfield until the end of the 2026 season. Webster-Mansfield was most recently playing for Villefranche XIII Averyon in the French Elite XIII competition. Prior to that he spent 3 years (2020-23) with Wests Tigers and one year (2024) with South Sydney Rabbitohs. The 24-year-old will join up with the squad next week subject to receiving a visa and hoping to be available for selection for the game with Toulouse (June 15th).
FANS FORUM London Broncos invite you to join us for a Fans Forum event at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on June 9th starting at 7pm. New owner Gary Hetherington is keen to meet supporters and answer any questions you may have regarding the club and plans moving forward. The event will begin at 7pm and will take place in the 'Legends Lounge'. This is FREE for fans to attend however it is a ticketed event so you must reserve your spot HERE!! #WeAreLondon
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Doncaster RLFC vs London Broncos You can now watch back extended match highlights from the Championship clash between Doncaster RLFC and London Broncos at the ECO-POWER Stadium. You can buy half-price adult tickets for the upcoming game with Widnes Vikings on the video below. #WeAreLondon
WIDNES GAME STREAMED! London Broncos are delighted to announce our upcoming home game vs Widnes Vikings will be available to watch live. BUY THE GAME FROM THIS LINK! #WeAreLondon
