SAINTS have not played Halifax in the Challenge Cup since their 2002 quarter final.

There have been some memorable ties between the sides - with Saints' first ever Wembley victory coming against Fax in 1956 with tries from Frank Carlton, Steve Llewellyn and Alan Prescott in the 13-2 triumph.

Alas, the Blue and White hoops would get revenge 31 years later with a 19-18 win at Wembley.

Since then they have met twice in the cup, including a compelling tussle at Thrum Hall in 1991.

The balance of results has been pretty even with Halifax edging the earlier ones.

Previous Cup meetings:

2002 (QF) Halifax 20 St Helens 26.

1991 (QF) Halifax 16 St Helens 24.

1987 (F) Halifax 19 St Helens 18 (Wembley).

1963 (Round 1) Halifax 9 St Helens 2.

1956 (F) Halifax 2 St Helens 13 (Wembley).

1950 (Rd 1, First Leg) St Helens 10 Halifax 6.

1950 (Rd 1, Second Leg) Halifax 2 St Helens 0.

1933 (QF) St Helens 18 Halifax 3.

1931 (Semi) Halifax 11 St Helens 2 (Rochdale).

1910 (R2) Halifax 21 St Helens 6.

1909 (1) Halifax 15 St Helens 8.

1904 (R 1) Halifax 15 St Helens 0.

The Championship side have been out of Super League since 2003, but here are the last 10 meetings:

St Helens 58 Halifax 2 (SLR15, 20/6/03).

Halifax 0 St Helens 38 (SLR8, 2/5/03).

St Helens 64 Halifax 0 (SLR24, 23/8/02).

Halifax 18 St Helens 21 (SLR20, 26/7/02).

St Helens 38 Halifax 6 (SLR9, 3/5/02).

Halifax 20 St Helens 26 (CCQF, 17/3/02).

Halifax 22 St Helens 46 (SLR20, 22/7/01).

St Helens 32 Halifax 26 (SLR10, 11/5/01).

Halifax 24 St Helens 28 (SLR16, 23/6/00).

St Helens 52 Halifax 20 (SLR5, 16/4/00).