Hull FC home form crucial if history to repeat itself over Castleford Tigers

Home form has been a big thing for Hull FC this year. The Black and Whites have won six out of their eight home matches in 2022 with the next challenge coming in the form of Lee Radford's Castleford Tigers.

The history books are tight between these two sides as well, with Hull winning 27 games to Castleford's 23 in the Super League era. There have been three draws.

Home form will count for something on Friday night, too, and with ticket sales chipping away, Hull will need some vocal support from their fans to get the job done. Recent history is on Hull's side here as well, with many wins coming against Castleford at home in recent years.

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A late win in Hull's 150th anniversary year pretty much secured their place in the Super 8s. After an early try from Richard Whiting, Hull found themselves behind at the break, but soon rallied with tries for Jordan Abdull and a brace from the Warrington-bound Tom Lineham. Marc Sneyd kicked a late drop-goal, with Hull losing Leon Pryce to the sin bin after dissent. This game was also Brad Fash's Hull debut. The prop has gone on to make more than 120 appearances for the club over the next seven or so seasons.

Castleford were the form team in Super League in 2017, and after Liam Watts was sent off for a challenge on Luke Gale after 22 minutes, surely the all attacking Fords would run away with it? Think again. Hull were at their resilient best under Lee Radford here. Their willingness to scramble for one another was unreal, with Hull's defensive effort seeing out a slender two-point win. The Black and Whites had raced into an 18-0 lead early on as well with tries from Scott Taylor and a brace for Mahe