The club had a tumultuous off-season and were granted an early payment of their 2025 revenue share before the current campaign had begun.

The Red Devils were taken over by a consortium led by Swiss investment banker Dario Berta on the eve of the season, but their issues have continued, leading to the RFL imposing a sustainability cap on the club which has affected team selection.

“As many will already know, our payroll wasn’t delivered this morning as scheduled, despite assurances,” the statement said., external

“It remains a difficult situation for everyone at Salford Red Devils.

“Irrespective of this, we, as players and staff have continued to uphold our commitments with professionalism, ensuring the club remains competitive on and off the field. Now, we await the same level of commitment from those responsible for ensuring the stability of our organisation.

“The unwavering support of our fans and partners during this challenging time, is both humbling and inspiring, it makes all the difference to players and staff.”

In his pre-match media commitments for Sunday’s game against Wigan Warriors, boss Paul Rowley was defiant and said his squad’s resolve would be unchanged by matters happening off the field.

Rowley admitted, however, that he would only have 15 players at his disposal for the fixture due to injuries and cap restrictions.

• 15 February 2025 – A heavily depleted Salford are thrashed 82-0 by Saints, the biggest winning margin in Super League history. They are placed under investigation by the RFL in the aftermath for their team selection

• 4 March 2025 – The sustainability cap is lifted however it is later reinstated as financial issues continue to plague the club’s start to the campaign

• 6 March 2025 – With wages for February still due, they are eventually paid, external on the eve of their game against Castleford – a match which results in another defeat

• 13 March 2025 – Talismanic half-back Marc Sneyd leaves the club to join Warrington, beginning an exodus of crucial squad players including Brad Singleton and Tim Lafai

• 20 March 2025 – Salford seal their first Super League win of the season as they put in an impressive performance to beat Huddersfield Giants

• 26 March 2025 – Boss Paul Rowley tells the media he has only 15 players available for Sunday’s Super League fixture against Wigan Warriors with seven injured and three further players fit but unavailable due to cap restrictions