Vale go into the game after a tough sequence of fixtures in the play - offs, where the emerged victorious and achieve promotion into R1NW for next season.

Widnes, meanwhile, have been waiting patiently in the wings, since their fourth place finish and subsequent play off defeat against Sandbach at Bradwall Road.

There was little to choose between the pair last season, with both teams winning their respective matches on the road.

Vale comfortably beat the Wids at Heath Road back in round two, whilst the 'red-and-blacks turned in a determined effort at Powder House Lane in December to win 25 - 22 in an absorbing contest.

Vale of Lune v Widnes
Venue: Wigan RUFC
Kick off: 3.00pm