WARRINGTON WOLVES will be without Luke Yates for Friday’s home meeting with Bradford Bulls.

Yates has aggravated an existing issue around his shoulder and neck, with Warrington fearing a lengthy spell on the sidelines should surgery be required.

Sam Burgess has made three changes to his squad, with Max Wood and Zack Gardner also dropping out. Leon Hayes, Luke Thomas and Ewan Smith come in.

Bradford could hand Riley Dean his debut, against his former club, after signing the halfback from Oldham.

Dean and Mitch Souter, following a ban, come into their 20-man squad for Ethan Ryan (head) and Loghan Lewis as the Bulls seek a first win at the Halliwell Jones Stadium since 2009.

SQUADS

Wolves: 2 Josh Thewlis, 3 Toby King, 4 Albert Hopoate, 5 Matty Ashton, 7 Marc Sneyd, 9 Danny Walker, 12 Sam Stone, 13 Ben Currie, 14 Sam Powell, 15 Toafofoa Sipley, 16 Liam Byrne, 17 Jordy Crowther, 18 Ewan Irwin, 19 Leon Hayes, 20 James Bentley, 21 Luke Thomas, 22 Joe Philbin, 26 Josh Smith, 32 Ewan Smith, 34 Kelepi Tanginoa, 35 Lachlan Webster

Bulls: 1 Caleb Aekins, 2 Jayden Okunbor, 4 Waqa Blake, 5 Ethan Ryan, 6 Jayden Nikorima, 9 Andy Ackers, 10 Loghan Lewis, 11 Dan Russell, 12 Zac Fulton, 15 Eribe Doro, 17 Ed Chamberlain, 19 Will Gardiner, 21 Sam Hallas, 22 Luke Hooley, 23 Connor Wynne, 25 Eliot Peposhi, 28 Jamie Gill, 30 Leon Ruan, 32 Chris Atkin, 35 Greg Eden

Referee: Chris Kendall

STATS

Warrington have won their last seven home meetings with Bradford.
The Bulls’ last away victory against the Wolves was a 21-10 Super League win on 14 June, 2009.

Last ten meetings:
Warrington 54, Bradford 6 (CCR5, 21/4/18)
Warrington 50, Bradford 24 (SLR18, 29/6/14)
Bradford 10, Warrington 46 (CCQF, 8/6/14)
Bradford 34, Warrington 28 (SLR11, 4/5/14)
Bradford 12, Warrington 26 (SLR20, 30/6/13)
Warrington 32, Bradford 4 (SLR13, 28/4/13)
Warrington 50, Bradford 22 (SLR22, 29/7/12)
Warrington 32, Bradford 16 (CCR5, 28/4/12)
Bradford 10, Warrington 23 (SLR5, 3/3/12)
Warrington 64, Bradford 6 (SLR23, 31/7/11)

Super League summary
Warrington won 18
Bradford won 23 (includes win in 2006 play-offs)
1 draw
Warrington highest score: 64-6 (H, 2011) (also widest margin)
Bradford highest score: 84-12 (A, 2001) (also widest margin)

DANNY WALKER needs one appearance to reach 200 for his career.
​ – 162 for Warrington Wolves (2019-2026)
​ – 1 for Rochdale Hornets (2019, dual-registration)
​ – 30 for Widnes Vikings (2017-2018)
​ – 4 for England (2023)
​- 2 for England Knights (2018, 2022)

TOBY KING needs one try to reach 100 for his career.
​- 80 for Warrington Wolves (2014-2022, 2024-2026)
​ – 12 for Wigan Warriors (2023, loan)
​ – 2 for Huddersfield Giants (2022, loan)
​- 1 for Rochdale Hornets (2016, 2018, dual-registration)
​ – 1 for England (2023)
​ – 2 for Ireland (2016, 2022)
​ – 1 for England Knights (2018-2019)

CALEB AEKINS needs one appearance to reach 150 for his career.
– 13 for Bradford Bulls (2026)
​- 82 for Featherstone Rovers (2023-2025)
​ – 32 for Leigh Centurions (2022)
​ – 7 for Canberra Raiders (2021)
​- 12 for Penrith Panthers (2018-2020)
​ – 3 for Wales (2022)