Hull FC vs St. Helens Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026 Super League | Regular Season
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After a week off due to the Challenge Cup, Super League returns with a Thursday showdown between Hull FC and St. Helens.
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Hull FC team news: Cartwright makes moves
Hull FC boss John Cartwright has made significant changes, bringing in the likes of Yusuf Aydin and Brad Fash, whilst Harry Newman is also in the squad after having signed for the club on loan from Leeds Rhinos.
Squad: Davy Litten, Zak Hardaker, Lewis Martin, Aidan Sezer, Amir Bourouh, Harvie Hill, Cade Cust, James Bell, Sam Lisone, Ligi Sao, Tom Briscoe, Yusuf Aydin, Connor Bailey, Brad Fash, Logan Moy, Matty Laidlaw, Callum Kemp, Will Hutchinson, Will Kirby, Lloyd Kemp, Harry Newman
St. Helens team news: Captain returns
St. Helens welcome back their skipper, with Matty Lees returning to make his first Super League start of the season, although the Saints will be without both Lewis Murphy and Jake Wingfield.
Squad: Kyle Feldt, Harry Robertson, Deon Cross, Tristan Sailor, Jonny Lomax, Alex Walmsley, Daryl Clark, Matty Lees, David Klemmer, George Delaney, Matt Whitley, George Whitby, Noah Stephens, Joe Shorrocks, Owen Dagnall, Jake Davies, Alfie Sinclair, Jackson Hastings, Tom Humphreys, Billy Keeley, Cole Marsh
Hull FC vs St. Helens prediction
Since the news emerged that John Cartwright would be leaving Hull FC at the end of the season, the Hull FC camp has been plagued with uncertainty. It would be no surprise to see Cartwright depart earlier than that, with the head coach having gone public regarding his disappointment at the decision. It comes off the back of his side losing the first Hull derby of the season comprehensively at Craven Park, going down 24-6 to Hull KR.
Whilst Hull FC’s form has been much better at MKM Stadium, St. Helens are riding the crest of a wave following wins over Wigan Warriors in Super League and Catalans Dragons in the Challenge Cup, recording 70 points across both games. They are in the better frame of mind, playing really well and should be backed to get the better of Hull FC.
Hull FC vs St. Helens tip: St. Helens to win
