Widnes Vikings coach Allan Coleman says the club is not yet ready for a return to Super League

The Vikings have not played in the Super League since 2018 and went into administration the following year, but have retained second-tier status since then.

Widnes dropped from 16th in the first review in 2023 to 22nd in the 2024 review, but retained their Grade B status.

Despite finishing fifth and a play-off place this year, the club fell in the rankings, rising from ninth position and missing out on a place in the play-offs in 2023.

“Last season we reached the play-offs. This year (in 2025) we have to go higher. We have to play a play-off match at home and finish in the top two,” he added.

“That’s progress for me. We need to improve the audience. Our youth development will be bigger and better next year, I have 100% confidence in that.

“We have to be a better team and if we can tick all these boxes I will be a very happy coach, but we have to do that consistently.”