and the Sale Sharks Club Shop. Events Rugby league The Reds played their first league game at the new stadium against Castleford on 4 February 2012; Castleford won 10–24. The 2012 Challenge Cup Semi Final was held at the stadium on 15 July 2012 – Warrington beat Huddersfield 33–6. The 2012 Autumn International Series Final took place at the stadium on 11 November 2012, attendance was 7,921. On 7 November 2013 the stadium hosted the Rugby League World Cup match between Scotland and USA. A crowd of 6,041 watched Scotland beat the USA 22 – 8. Summary List of test and International tournament matches played at AJ Bell Stadium since its opening in 2012. Rugby union Sale Sharks' first game at the stadium was a friendly on 24 August 2012 against Leinster Rugby, which ended 10–10. Their first competitive game was against Saracens on 8 September 2012. The score was Sale 16–23 Saracens and the attendance was 7,451. The stadium served as one of the two venues for the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. England beat Ireland 45-21 in the final at the stadium. Other sports American football Manchester Titans American Football Club held a trial game at the Stadium against Crewe Railroaders on 1 June 2014. It was stated that they could hold future fixtures inside the stadium if the trial was successful. The Titans beat the Railroaders 69–0 and the attendance was 1,349. Association football For the 2013–14 season, Manchester United have announced their under-21 team will be playing all their home games at the stadium. The stadium also hosted England women's Euro 2013 qualifying match against the Netherlands on 17 June 2012. Attendances Notes References External links AJ Bell Stadium official website Salford City Reds get new Barton stadium go-ahead BBC Sport, 19 August 2010 2012 – The Future of History Salford City Reds Sports venues in Salford Salford Red Devils Rugby union stadiums in England Rugby league stadiums in England Rugby League World Cup stadiums The Peel Group Sale Sharks American football venues in the United Kingdom Ship canals