Match Preview: Hull FC (SLR2)

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH DAVANTI TYRES, HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AHEAD OF OUR BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE VISIT TO HULL FC.

The Warriors travel to West Hull on Friday night to take on FC at the MKM Stadium in our first away game of the Super League season.

Tickets and Travel

Tickets for our Round 2 clash remain available to purchase on general sale from The Brick Community Stadium Ticket Office and online HERE. Please note match tickets will be taken off sale at 12pm on Friday 21 February.

Official Club Travel is available for this game run by Tyrers Coaches. Coaches will depart from Robin Park Arena at 3:45pm on Friday 21 February, with tickets available to buy HERE.

Squad News

Matt Peet has named an unchanged 21-player squad from the season opener against Leigh Leopards.

1 Jai Field
2 Abbas Miski
3 Adam Keighran
4 Jake Wardle
5 Liam Marshall
6 Bevan French
7 Harry Smith
10 Luke Thompson
11 Junior Nsemba
12 Liam Farrell
13 Kaide Ellis
15 Patrick Mago
16 Liam Byrne
17 Kruise Leeming
19 Tyler Dupree
20 Harvie Hill
21 Sam Walter’s
22 Zach Eckersley
23 Tom Forber
24 Jack Farrimond
27 Harvey Makin

Opposition

Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has made four changes to his 21-player squad as Ed Chamberlain, Will Gardiner, Will Kirby and Will Hutchinson replace Zak Hardaker, Amir Bourouh, Jed Cartwright, and Ryan Westerman.

1 – Jordan Rapana
2 – Harvey Barron
4 – Ed Chamberlain
5 – Tom Briscoe
7 – Aidan Sezer
8 – Herman Ese’ese
10 – Ligi Sao
12 – Jordan Lane
13 – John Asiata
14 – Cade Cust
16 – Yusuf Aydin
17 – Jack Ashworth
19 – Brad Fash
21 – Will Gardiner
22 – Lewis Martin
23 – Logan Moy
25 - Denive Balmforth
30 – Callum Kemp
31 – Hugo Salabio
32- Will Kirby
33 – Will Hutchinson

Stadium Information

Supporter parking is available on Walton Street Car Park, priced at £5.00 per car.

Hull FC’s full pre-match entertainment will start from 7:20pm, with local artist Pablo Carrizo and resident DJ Eddie Richards set to perform. Supporters are advised that a lightshow and pyrotechnics will be in use prior to kick off at the MKM Stadium (7:55pm).

Supporters leaving the game on Friday evening should be aware the Ferensway & Anlaby Road junction will be closed from 8.00pm due to resurfacing works. Fans driving East away from the stadium should use alternative routes and avoid the city centre where possible.

Previous Meetings

The Warriors will be aiming to an end a run of three consecutive defeats at Hull FC.

Last 10 Matches:

Wigan 22, Hull FC 4 (SLR23, 25/8/24)
Hull FC 24, Wigan 22 (SLR18, 20/7/24)
Wigan 13, Hull FC 12 (aet) (SLR22, 18/8/23)
Hull FC 14, Wigan 10 (SLR11, 4/5/23)
Wigan 60, Hull FC 0 (SLR19, 15/7/22)
Hull FC 31, Wigan 22 (SLR13, 21/5/22)
Wigan 19, Hull FC 18 (SLR7, 31/3/22)
Hull FC 0, Wigan 10 (SLR24, 11/9/21)
Hull FC 20, Wigan 10 (CCQF, 8/5/21) (at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
Wigan 16, Hull FC 14 (SLR5, 29/4/21)

Super League Summary:

Hull FC wins: 15
Wigan wins: 50
Draws: 2

Coaches Quotes

Matt Peet told the press at Robin Park Arena that his Warriors side are prepared to face a ‘challenge’ at the MKM Stadium.

Peet: “We know what to expect. It’s a great atmosphere, really passionate fans in the ground, and a committed group of players who are optimistic. They got the result last weekend so optimism and confidence will be high.”

Read Peet’s quotes in full HERE.

Kit Check

The Warriors will wear their Kappa home kit at the MKM Stadium.

Not got yours? Our exciting 2025 Kappa playing and training range can be purchased in-store and online HERE.

Match Officials

The referee in charge will be Aaron Moore whilst Jack Smith has been selected as the video referee.

How to Follow

Listen Live

Listen to free audio commentary of Hull FC v Wigan Warriors from 7:50pm via our Mixlr page HERE. Alternatively, you can simply use the pop out player below:

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Miski replaces Eckersley, Walters in for Hill.