The match was played between St. Helens and Bradford Bulls on Saturday 9 October 1999, at Old Trafford.

Super League IV retained the top five play off after the success of the previous years Grand Final.

By finishing first in the regular season, Bradford automatically qualified for the play-off semi-final.

Drawn at home to Leeds Rhinos St Helens won 38–14 to go through to the semi-final.

Therefore Saints' third play-off game was a home tie against Castleford Tigers where they won through 36–6.