Josh Smith's second-half brace powered Warrington to a 12-4 victory over Hull FC, keeping the Wire level on points with Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos. The home side trailed 4-0 at halftime after Harvey Barron's early try, but Smith's first score seven minutes after the break and Marc Sneyd's conversion turned the tide.

Warrington's performance fell well short of their best, with handling errors and poor discipline costing them throughout. A knock-on ruled out a first-half try for Toby King, while Luke Thomas spent time in the sin-bin. The match remained scrappy with neither side able to build sustained pressure in the closing stages.

Hull FC's fourth consecutive defeat since their April win at Castleford leaves them 11th in the table. Head coach Andy Last criticized his team's lack of confidence and decision-making in attack, admitting 'two points that we've let slip.'

Smith's opportunist second try in the final minute sealed Warrington's 10th win from 12 league matches, proving they can grind out results even when below their best.