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2018 Super League – Hull FC vs Warrington Wolves Preview

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AT A GLANCE

When? Friday 2nd March, 19:45

Where? KCOM Stadium

What channel is it on? Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports Mix

Where can I stream the match? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Sky Go

Are tickets still available? https://ticketing.hullfc.com/t...

THE STATISTICS

THE LOWDOWN

HULL FC

Head Coach: Lee Radford

Squad: Abdull, Bowden, Connor, Faraimo, Fash, Griffin, Hadley, Lane, Manu, Matongo, Minichiello, Shaul, Sneyd, Talanoa, Taylor, Tuimavave, Turgut, Washbrook, Watts

Unavailable: Danny Houghton, Chris Green, Mickey Paea, Albert Kelly

  • Hull FC couldn’t build on a 0-8 lead and ended up succumbing to their second defeat in a row as they went down to Castleford Tigers last weekend.
  • Lee Radford must do without key man Albert Kelly after the halfback suffered a head knock towards the end of last week’s game. Mickey Paea is also out with Scott Taylor returning to the 19-man squad whilst youngster Jordan Lane is named for the first time.
  • A return to the KCOM Stadium could be crucial for Hull with them only failing to win two of their last eight Super League contests on home soil.

WARRINGTON WOLVES

Head Coach: Steve Price

Squad: Akauola, Atkins, M. Brown, Clark, Cooper, Crosby, Goodwin, Hill, Hughes, G. King, T. King, Lineham, Murdoch-Masila, Patton, Philbin, Ratchford, Roberts, Smith, Westwood

Unavailable: Harvey Livett, Matty Russell, Kevin Brown, Ben Currie

  • Warrington were far from impressive but claimed their second win in as many weeks as they defeated Wigan 16-10 last weekend.
  • Steve Price will be without Ben Currie and Kevin Brown after the pair picked up knocks in last week’s game but brothers George and Toby King are named in the 19-man squad in their place.
  • Warrington have only beaten Hull once in their last six meetings in all competitions but will be confident of improving on that record after recording back-to-back wins.

KEY STATS

  • Hull FC have won 6 of their last 8 home Super League matches
  • Hull FC have won 4 and drawn 1 of the last 6 meetings between the two sides in all competitions
  • There has been a total of 220 points scored in the last 6 meetings between the two sides in all competitions at an average of 36.7 per game
  • There has been a total of 37 tries scored in the last 6 meetings between the two sides in all competitions at an average of 6.2 per game
  • Warrington Wolves' Matty Russell has scored 5 tries in his last 4 meetings between the two sides in all competitions
  • Hull FC's Fetuli Talanoa has scored 4 tries in his last 3 Super League appearances

THE PREDICTION

Two sides searching for consistency face-off in an intriguing encounter. Hull FC were their own worst enemies in defeat against Castleford with their errors stopping them from staying in the game. Warrington on the other hand managed to beat an under-par Wigan side to win their second consecutive game. Neither side have yet to really impress this season but Hull may have the edge here given their home record and recent dominance over Warrington.

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