Match preview: Hull FC

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Everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors’ Betfred Super League Round 24 clash with Hull FC.

The Warriors travel to East Yorkshire on Saturday 12th September to take on Hull FC at the MKM Stadium (3pm K.O.).

MKM Stadium.

Campaign so far

The Cherry and Whites head into the fixture with two wins from their previous six in the competition. As it stands, Wigan sit fourth, having won 13 of their 23 games so far this season.

The hosts have played four games less than the Warriors, and have won eight. Wigan took the two points in their last league meeting when the two sides met at the DW Stadium on 29th April.

Team news

Despite pulling out in the warm-up on Sunday ahead of the Warrington fixture, Oliver Gildart is named in the squad. Should he feature he could make his 150th career appearance (140 for Wigan). John Bateman could make his 150th appearance for Wigan on Saturday.

John Bateman is set to make his 150th Wigan appearance on Saturday.

Willie Isa will serve his final game of a four-match suspension for two separate penalty notices given by the RFL following the Round 20 game against St Helens.

Injury news

Jai Field continues to recover from a minor groin strain and misses out this week. Tommy Leuluai will miss the rest of the season, as confirmed on Tuesday following a hamstring injury sustained against Leigh in Round 17.

Both Thomas Leuluai and Bevan French continue to recover from season-ending hamstring injuries.

Wigan Warriors squad to face Hull:

Opposition

Hull head coach Brett Hodgson also named his squad. FC will be without Danny Houghton and Adam Swift for the rest of the Betfred Super League season and are replaced in the squad this week by Jude Ferreira and Jacob Hookem.

Brett Hodgson has named a 21-man squad to face @WiganWarriorsRL at the MKM Stadium this Saturday…

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— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) September 9, 2021

Previous meetings

Last ten:

• Hull FC 20, Wigan 10 (CCQF, 8/5/21)(at Emerald Headingley, Leeds)
• Wigan 16, Hull FC 14 (SLR5, 29/4/21)
• Wigan 29, Hull FC 2 (SLSF, 19/11/20)
• Hull FC 4, Wigan 36 (CCQF, 19/9/20) (at AJ Bell Stadium, Salford)
• Wigan 26, Hull FC 12 (SLR4, 23/2/20)
• Hull FC 14, Wigan 15 (SLR24, 1/8/19)
• Wigan 22, Hull FC 23 (aet) (SLR3, 24/2/19)
• Wigan 14, Hull FC 12 (SLS8-R7, 28/9/18)
• Hull FC 10, Wigan 14 (SLR18, 16/6/18)
• Wigan 24, Hull FC 10 (SLR2, 10/2/18) (at WIN Stadium, Wollongong)

Super League summary

• Wigan wins: 45
• St Helens wins: 12
• Draws: 2

Coach quotes

Speaking to the media ahead of the fixture, Lam gave his thoughts on Saturday’s fixture.

“There’s still work to do to clinch fourth spot. We’ve got it in our own hands. It’s important we turn up this week and get the win – which will locks us in and guarantees us fourth place.

“It’s important you find your fluency. We’re working really hard on that. It’s difficult when you’ve not had confidence over the past two months. If we have our defence nailed on we always have a chance to win games. The attack will come.

“We need that cohesion to be gelled together. We pass the ball and have more attacking strikes than anyone in the competition, we just need that execution and hopefully the timing falls in line with the end of the season.”

On the opposition this week, the boss said: “They’re a team of great Individuals. They’ve been no different with injures. To travel up there and play there is a real tough ask for us but it’s what we need leading into these big games.

“They’ve got a strong squad that are some of the best in the competition. I’ve got to make sure I put all the energy in my team. I’m looking forward to travelling up there and having a strong performance.

“You’ve got to address and look after their strengths as well but it’s about us. Let’s take another step forward to where we want to go.” Click HERE to read Lam’s preview in full.

Match officials

The man in the middle on Friday evening will be Robert Hicks.

Robert Hicks.

Ticket info

Pay on the day is available in Hull. Simply head to the pitchside bar – located next to the away turnstiles – on arrival at the MKM Stadium. Please note that there is a £3 price rise for all tickets bought on the day and it is cash only.

How to follow

Wigan TV

Highlights and match reaction will be available on Wigan TV following the result. Not a subscriber? Find out more HERE.

Listen LIVE

Join Matt Horton and Bilko (Andrew Rimmer) as they bring you free live commentary of the whole game. Head to the Wigan Warriors home page HERE 10 minutes before kick-off and click ‘Listen LIVE’.

Alternatively, click HERE to enjoy the commentary and join in the conversation with fellow fans.

Social media

As an alternative to following the game, Wigan fans can keep up-to-date with every piece of the action via our social media channels and website.

• Twitter (@WiganWarriorsRL) – live game updates and reaction at the final hooter.
• Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – behind-the-scenes action, both before and after kick-off.
• Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – live matchday information and reaction.
• Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including match report, and head coach and players reaction.

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