Hull FC established a commanding 20-0 lead over Wigan at the half.
Betfred Super League
Wigan (0) 12
Tries: Wade, Havard Goals: Smith 2
Hull FC (20) 32
Tries: Cartwright 2, Sezer, Rapana, Ashworth Goals: Charles 6
Hull FC delivered a statement victory against reigning champions Wigan Warriors at the Brick Community Stadium, significantly impacting the Super League play-off landscape.
The Black and Whites stunned Matt Peet’s side with a dominant first-half performance, amassing a 20-point advantage without reply.
Continuing their momentum after the interval, they added two further tries, securing an impressive win that propelled them to sixth place in the league table.
While Wigan, typically a force to be reckoned with, fell short of their usual standards, Hull FC showcased their finest display of the season, executing a tactical masterclass that exploited vulnerabilities in the home side’s high ball defense.
Winger Christian Wade produced a moment of individual brilliance to register Wigan’s first score in the second half; however, handling errors while contesting high kicks proved costly, leading to Hull FC tries on three separate occasions.
The Warriors’ defeat marks their fifth of the season, presenting Hull KR with an opportunity to extend their lead at the top to four points, pending their result against Catalans later on Saturday.
More to follow.
Wigan: Field, Marshall, Eckersley, Wardle, Wade, Keighran, Smith, Havard, O’Neill, Dupree, Nsemba, Farrell, Ellis
Interchanges: Mago, Byrne, Leeming, Hill
Hull FC: Hardaker, Barron, Rapana, Litten, Martin, Charles, Sezer, Ese’ese, Cust, Knight, Cartwright, Fash, Aydin
Interchanges: Ashworth, Briscoe, Laidlaw, Hutchinson
Referee: Liam Moore.
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