Warrington holds off Hull FC for sixth consecutive win

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:01 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Warrington holds off Hull FC for sixth consecutive win

Summary

Warrington Wolves secured a 16-14 victory against Hull FC on August 29, 2026, maintaining their position in the Super League playoff chase. The match saw Warrington take a lead through tries from Leon Hayes and Matty Ashton in the first half, after a tight start. Hull FC, trailing due to a sin-bin penalty against Ligi Sao, rallied with tries from Ethan O'Neill and Tom Briscoe, but Warrington held firm to seal the win. The victory keeps Warrington just two points behind Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors in the standings.

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By the Numbers

•Warrington now has six consecutive wins in the Super League.
•Matty Ashton scored his 18th try of the season.
•Hull FC's Tom Briscoe played in his final home match before retirement.
•Warrington leads Hull FC by two points at the conclusion of the match.

Latest Updates

7:32 PMBBC Sport — Warrington retain top-two hopes with win at Hull FC
7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Warrington keep winning run going at Hull FC

What they're saying

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Warrington hold off a spirited late Hull FC fightback to secure their sixth successive win and keep a top-two finish in Super League in sight.
— BBC Sport

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Warrington hold off a spirited late Hull FC fightback to secure their sixth successive win to keep a top-two finish in Super League in sight.
— Yahoo Sports