Hull FC vs Bradford Bulls Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
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Bradford Bulls make their long-awaited triumphant return to Super League with a trip to Hull FC starting things off for Kurt Haggerty and his side.
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Hull FC team news: No Cartwright
Jed Cartwright failed a HIA and won’t feature in this match, whilst a number of new Hull FC players are in line for debuts such as Jake Arthur and Harvie Hill.
Squad: Will Pryce, Harvey Barron, Davy Litten, Zak Hardaker, Lewis Martin, Jake Arthur, Aidan Sezer, Amir Bourouh, Harvie Hill, Joe Batchelor, Cade Cust, Sam Lisone, Liam Knight, Ligi Sao, Tom Briscoe, Yusuf Aydin, Arthur Romano, Connor Bailey, Brad Fash, Callum Kemp, Lloyd Kemp
Bradford Bulls team news: Two big losses
Bradford Bulls are forced to do without two key names for this opening game, with Ethan Ryan injured in the Bulls’ Challenge Cup fixture last weekend and Jayden Nikorima out for the next few weeks at least with a leg injury.
Squad: Andy Ackers, Caleb Aekins, Waqa Blake, Ed Chamberlain, Eribe Doro, Brandon Douglas, Zac Fulton, Luke Hooley, Joe Keyes, Loghan Lewis, Esan Marsters, Joe Mellor, Rowan Milnes, Jayden Okunbor, Eliot Peposhi, Leon Ruan, Dan Russell, Ebon Scurr, Mitch Souter, Ryan Sutton, Connor Wynne
Hull FC vs Bradford Bulls prediction
It’s been a painful journey back to the big time for former Super League heavyweights Bradford Bulls, but this proud club are finally back where they belong. It’s not a long journey for them to begin the season as they start away at Hull FC, who are hoping to improve substantially on their seventh-place finish last time out.
The Bulls missing both Nikorima and Ryan is notable. The pair would’ve added substantial quality to the team and they are a poorer side without them. With last year’s top Hull FC try-scorer Lewis Martin returning to John Cartwright’s squad for this opening game after not featuring last weekend, firepower going forward shouldn’t be an issue for the hosts. Expect them to be pushed hard by a tough Bradford unit but back Hull FC to pass the test.
Hull FC vs Bradford Bulls tip: Hull FC to win
