Match Preview: Hull FC (Pre-Season)
In association with Davanti Tyres, here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s pre-season friendly against Hull FC.
The Warriors travel to the MKM Stadium on Sunday afternoon (2pm K.O.) to take on fellow Super League side Hull FC for Scott Taylor’s Testimonial game.
Squad News
The Warriors have selected a 22-player squad for the fixture, which includes seven players who are yet to feature this pre-season.
Wigan squad for Hull FC:
Opposition
Hull FC have also named a 22-man squad for the friendly, which includes former Warrior Scott Taylor, who won a Super League Grand Final and Challenge Cup during is time at the DW Stadium.
Coaches Quotes
Matt Peet told Wigan TV that he will be looking to field his ‘strongest team’ against Hull FC in preparation for the start of the Super League season.
Peet said: “We will start the game with what I perceive to be our strongest team before we make some interchanges which will best prepare the 17 for Castleford.”
Read the full interview with Matt Peet HERE.
Player Preview
Ahead of Sunday’s game, captain Liam Farrell said: “We will be looking to build on last weekend [against Wakefield]. There were some decent individual performances but I think we can invest in some areas of our team performances. Our biggest aim at the start of the year is making sure we build on the simple things and get them right.”
Watch the full match previews with Matt Peet and Liam Farrell on Wigan TV HERE.
Tickets
Match tickets are now unavailable to buy online or in-Store at Robin Park Arena, however, cash turnstiles will be in operation at the MKM Stadium on the day.
Ticket prices for the game are as follows:
- £15 Adult
- £12 Concession
- £5 Junior
Full ticket information can be found HERE.
Kit Check
The Warriors will play in their new Kappa away jersey at the MKM Stadium.
Supporters can purchase any of our 2024 kits online HERE or from our Robin Park Arena Club Store (open 10am-4pm, Mon-Friday).
Match Officials
The man in the middle for Sunday’s friendly will be Jack Smith.
How to Follow
You can watch the game live on Wigan TV, with a monthly subscription giving you the live stream of the game and a full month’s access to our fantastic Warriors match archive for just £5.99.
A subscription for Wigan TV is required and we advise those who are planning to sign-up to Wigan TV to do so as soon as possible before the game, as any last minute issues may not be able to be rectified.
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.
