5 March 2026
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Wakefield (10) 14
Tries: Tate 2, Pratt Goals: Sinfield
Hull FC (10) 10
Tries: Martin 2 Goals: Hardaker
Wakefield Trinity battled to a hard-fought Super League win over injury-hit Hull FC.
The teams went in level at the break with Lewis Martin's double for the away side matched by ratings by Will Tate and Oliver Pratt.
Tate's second put the hosts in front for the first time after team-mate Jack Sinfield had seen a try eliminated for obstruction.
The Black and Whites did not threaten the Trinity try-line thereafter and have now lost their last 3 Super League games this season, having won the opener versus Bradford Bulls.
Wakefield made it 2 wins and two defeats for the campaign.
Tate shines as Hull's battles continue
Hull FC had full-back Will Pryce dismissed for the season last week, Liam Knight went back to Australia at the weekend after being allowed to leave on compassionate grounds and it has been reported that back-rower Jed Cartwright might now be out for 5 months with a hamstring injury.
In an even begin Martin got the visitors on the scoreboard with a try out the left edge before Tate crossed for his first.
Ill-discipline from Trinity skipper Mike McMeeken offered Hull FC good field position and Martin dotted down in comparable style for his 2nd shot.
It appeared like that would be enough for the away side to lead at the break however Davy Litten failed to handle a high kick on the last play of the half and Pratt snatched the loose ball up to send the groups in level.
Sinfield had a first rating for his brand-new side ruled out for an obstruction however Tate soon crossed for what proved to be the winning score after quick hands from Corey Hall put him over in the corner.
There was still over 20 minutes to play but Hull barely even crossed the halfway line let alone put pressure on the home try-line.
Wakefield face Leeds Rhinos in the Challenge Cup next Friday, while Hull FC also deal with a Super League challenger when they travel to Leigh a week on Saturday.
Wakefield: Rourke; Tate, Hall, Pratt, Myers; Trueman, Sinfield; McMeeken, Smith, Rodwell, Nikotemo, Vagana, Tevaga.
Interchanges: Scott, Pitts, Hamlin-Uele, Faatili.
Hull FC: Litten; Briscoe, Hardaker, Romano, Martin; Arthur, Sezer; Aydin, Bourouh, Hill, Fash, Bailey, Asiata.
Interchanges: Bell, Cust, Lisone, Sao.
Wakefield Trinity