St Helens seized the top spot in the Super League after a dramatic 24‑14 win over Hull FC at the MKM Stadium. Trailing 12‑6 at half, the Saints answered with tries from Noah Stephens, Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson, while Hull’s early lead came from Logan Moy and Amir Bourouh. The comeback reshaped the standings.

Hull’s atmosphere erupted when head coach John Cartwright was announced for dismissal at season’s end, a move that sent the home side into an emotional frenzy. Despite a strong start and a 11‑minute lead, Hull failed to maintain momentum, and the Saints’ late surge exposed a lack of class that cost them the win today.

Key contributors for St Helens included Jake Davies, who logged his first Super League try, and Tristan Sailor, who set up Feldt’s decisive chip. Hull’s loss sees Sam Lisone sidelined with a torn bicep, while Deon Cross will miss next week after a head injury assessment. The result leaves Hull’s future under Coach Cartwright uncertain.

St Helens’ victory keeps them firmly atop the table, tightening the chase for the title. Hull’s loss drops them to seventh, a position that could jeopardise their playoff hopes. With the season’s first half finished, both clubs face critical assessments of strategy and squad depth as they prepare for the looming fixtures this season ahead.