Super League: Widnes v Salford preview
Last Updated: 26/07/15 6:09pm
Under 19 Jake Bibby is in line to make his Super League debut after being named in Salford's squad for the Widnes trip.
Bibby is set to make an appearance alongside Greg Johnson and Rangi Chase, both of whom make a return to the team following their respective injuries.
Mason Carter-Brown misses out this week after picking up an injury in Salford's humiliating 70-6 loss to Leeds last weekend.
The team will once again be led by assistant coach Ian Watson.
Widnes welcome Stefan Marsh back into the fold for the match to be played at the Select Security Stadium while Willie Isa back is back in the pack to help offset the loss of Eamon O'Carroll.
Winger Jack Owens is back in the reckoning after being named in Denis Betts' squad.
Widnes and Salford are both on 17 league points ahead of the final round, with Widnes ahead of Salford on points difference.
A win or draw would be enough for the Vikings to stay ahead of their opponents in the league, while Salford would need to inflict a heavy defeat in order to leapfrog their hosts.
If Hull KR lose to St Helens on Friday night then the winner of this match would take ninth place in the league at the end of 23 rounds. That would mean being the top seed in the Middle 8s when the leagues split.
Salford captain Harrison Hansen said: "We've a good chance of getting finishing ninth spot and getting that extra home game, which would put us in a great position because we do play well at home.
"We know we've got a lot of work to do if we are going to fix up the disappointment from last week. It's all about our attitude and everyone is staying positive."
Widnes: Patrick Ah Van, Hep Cahill, Chris Clarkson, Danny Craven, Chris Dean, Gil Dudson, Paddy Flynn, Danny Galea, Alex Gerrard, Tom Gilmore, Rhys Hanbury, Aaron Heremaia, Willie Isa, Macgraff Leuluai, Manase Manuokafoa, Stefan Marsh, Joe Mellor, Jack Owens, Matt Whitley
Salford: Jake Bibby, Rangi Chase, Michael Dobson, Niall Evalds, Theo Fages, Darrell Griffin, George Griffin, Josh Griffin, Harrison Hansen, Liam Hood, Greg Johnson, Ben Jones-Bishop, Olsi Krasniqi, Adrian Morley, Cory Paterson, Junior Sa’u, Scott Taylor, Logan Tomkins, Jordan Walne