Full revised Hull FC Super League fixture list announced

Caretaker coach Andy Last will take charge for the first time since taking over from Lee Radford who was sacked after the last game before shutdown in March.

The following Sunday, Hull continue against Castleford Tigers as part of another televised triple-header at St Helens (6.30pm) before heading to Huddersfield Giants on Sunday August 30.

Super League this afternoon released the revised fixture schedule which will see 21 live games on Sky Sports from August 2.

That includes the triple headers played over two days at Emerald Headingley Stadium and the Totally Wicked Stadium, which, it says, ‘ensures greater control over the safety and well-being of our players, staff and match officials.’

A statement added: “Given the exceptional and demanding financial climate, the opportunity to play in front of home crowds has been ‘front of mind’ in our fixture scheduling.

“As a result, from Round 14, the schedule gets busier across the final two months of the 2020 season.

“The significance of home crowds to clubs and fans also means that dates and venues in the back end of the campaign will be reviewed as the season progresses, in line with government advice and in discussion with our host broadcaster, Sky Sports.”

The play-offs – comprising four teams - are scheduled for mid/late-November, while the Grand Final will take place at the end of November.

Super League say testing is now fully up and running and all clubs will be back in training by the end of next week.

Executive chairman Robert Elstone said: “Today’s fixtures announcement finally brings the 2020 season back to life.

“We were really pleased to be able to confirm a restart date - but fans really want to know who their team is playing and when.

“It hasn’t been an easy process.

““We have needed the buy-in of our Clubs and support from Sky Sports and we’re delighted all parties have pulled together to allow us to announce our fixtures and provide the focus for the remainder of the 2020 season.

“It’s fantastic that all games in August will be live on Sky Sports.

“I’m also pleased to confirm that Sky Sports are supporting our efforts to explore other ways to bring as many games as possible into the homes of Super League fans.”

Sky Sports Managing Director Rob Webster added: “We're delighted to see the return of Super League to Sky Sports and we have a fabulous selection of matches to kick-off the season with a bang. With 21 games in the first month alone, Sky customers who have been waiting patiently for the sport to come back can look forward to a feast of live games starting on 2 August."

HULL FC FIXTURES

AUGUST

Sun 9 Salford Red Devils A (Emerald Headingley) 1.00

Sun 16 Castleford Tigers H (Totally Wicked Stadium) 6.30

Sun 30 Huddersfield Giants A

SEPTEMBER

Thurs 3/Fri 4 Warrington Wolves A

Thurs 10/Fri 11 Wakefield Trinity H

Thurs 24/Fri 25 Salford Red Devils H

Wed 30 Castleford Tigers A

OCTOBER

Thurs 8/Fri 9 Toronto Wolfpack H

Wed 14 Huddersfield Giants H

Thurs 22/Fri 23 Catalans Dragons A

Sun 25/Mon 26 Leeds Rhinos H

Thurs 29/Fri 30 Hull KR A

NOVEMBER

Thurs 5/Fri 6 Toronto Wolfpack H

Sun 8/Mon 9 St Helens A

Thurs 12/Fri 13 Wigan Warriors H