This weekend’s full-match replay will feature a classic clash against Warrington Wolves – hullfc.com looks back at five of our most memorable wins against the Cheshire side.
1956: Warrington 0-17 Hull FC
Hull traveled to Wilderspool as huge underdogs in the semi-finals of the Rugby League Championship back in 1956 to face a Warrington side who had already finished top of the league.
Up against the reigning back-to-back Champions, who had incredibly not lost at home to a Yorkshire side for 17 years, the Black & Whites put in arguably one of their most impressive performances of their history so far as they ran out 17-0 victors.
In their first play-off fixture for 20 years, an FC side coached by Roy Francis and featuring the likes of Johnny Whiteley, Colin Hutton and Tommy Harris dominated, set up a final against Halifax.
Hull eventually won the Championship beating Fax 10-9 at Maine Road in Manchester, claiming their fourth title.
2005: Warrington 6-40 Hull FC
Hull had already claimed the Challenge Cup crown in 2005 when they headed to Warrington in the Super League play-offs.
In the elimination match, it was do or die for both sides, with hosts Warrington big favourites to progress in the clash. Having finished higher than the Black & Whites in the league, the Wolves were also boosted by the addition of Australian international legend Andrew Johns who had joined the club on a short term deal.
But John’s spell in the UK was cut short, with John Kear’s side putting in one of their best away performances of the Super League era, beating Wire 40-6.
Having lost to the Wolves a week earlier in their final regular league game, the Airlie Bird’s upset the odds with Nathan Blacklock setting the tone for the match with a first-half hat-trick.
A resurgence from the hosts saw them hold onto a glimmer of hope, going into the final quarter of the game at 18-6 with defenses on top. But Hull pulled away in the final minutes, with scores from Chris Chester, Gareth Raynor, Richard Whiting and Kirk Yeaman.
2013: Hull FC 16-12 Warrington
After securing their first visit to the newly built national stadium in 2008, Hull would have to wait another five years before they booked their second trip in 2013, and what a way to do so.
Hull took on Tony Smith’s Warrington at Huddersfield’s John Smith Stadium in one of the most thrilling semi-final clashes in recent time, and held on to win 16-12 to set up their Wembley date.
Early scores from Joel Monaghan and Trent Waterhouse put the Wolves in control early in the game after FC were hampered by the loss of full-back Shannon McDonnell.
But a memorable 80 metre dash from winger Tom Lineham saw Hull hit back, before Richard Whiting showed some impressive footwork to score and put FC ahead at the break.
Aaron Heremaia managed to get on the end of a delightful Danial Holdsworth to put Peter Gentle’s side in control and send the 7000 Black & Whites into raptures.
And although a try with four minutes to go from Ben Currie ensured a nervy finish, Hull held on to set up a Cup Final against Wigan.
2015: Warrington 26-27 Hull FC
A last-gasp drop-goal from Marc Sneyd snatched a victory from under the nose of Warrington at the Halliwell Jones Stadium back in 2015.
With FC leading 16-12 at the break thanks to scores from Jordan Thompson, Setaimata Sa and Sneyd, the Wolves hit back with Joel Monaghan touching down for his second try, and Gene Ormsby picking up a brace.
But with Wire leading with 10 points with 10 minutes to go, late scores from Mark Minichiello and Tom Lineham managed to bring Hull FC level.
The drama didn’t end their though. While Sneyd missed the conversion to put Hull ahead, the scrum-half slotted over the one-pointer as the hooter sounded to send the visiting fans into ecstasy.
2016: Hull FC 12-10 Warrington
Undoubtedly the greatest and most memorable day in Hull FC’s history, Warrington were the opposition as the Black & Whites lifted the Challenge Cup for the first time at Wembley Stadium in 2016.
Going 10-0 down with tries from Chris Sandow and Ben Currie giving the Primrose & Blues a half-time advantage, Marc Sneyd’s 40/20 with a quarter of the game to play sparked Lee Radford’s men into life.
Backed by 25,000 supporters, Hull touched down through Mahe Fonua, with Sneyd the creator as the winger collected a high-bomb in the corner.
But the moment of glory came from Hull-born full-back Jamie Shaul who touched down with less than eight minutes to play, setting up the most nerve-wracking ending to a game the Faithful were ever likely to see.
With the Airlie Birds just two point ahead, Warrington launched one final assault on the FC line. However Danny Houghton’s memorable 52nd tackle of the game on Currie saved the game for Hull, and ensured victory for the first time at the national stadium.
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