Similar performance needed as Hull FC look to build on home form against Catalans Dragons

Hull FC will be keen to secure back-to-back wins on home soil on Sunday as they take on Catalans Dragons at the MKM Stadium (kick-off 6:45pm).

Here, Hull Live previews the clash.

weren’t always entertaining against Warrington Wolves, but they got the job done to break their three game losing streak and pick up two valuable points. They kept thing simple, went through the middle and showcased heart and desire in abundance to snatch the points and keep Daryl Powell’s Wolves at bay.

It won’t be easy given the fact they will be playing their third Super League game in nine days but FC need will need to produce a similar performance if they are to see off Steve McNamara’s Catalans Dragons and build on Monday’s result. Of course, the level of opposition makes this a tricky contest, with Catalans winning seven of their last eight in the league and pushing towards the top of the Super League table.

The French outfit travel well nowadays and they’ll fancy their chances of moving level on points with St Helens at the top of the table with a result at the MKM Stadium. Hull have their work cut out and they know it, but Brett Hodgson will have hammered home the message that they must keep things simple, win the battle for middle of the park and only move the ball to the edges when something is on.

A mature and sensible performance will give FC a chance of back-to-back wins and a victory over Catalans would send out a real message to the rest of the competition.

FC have struggled to build form at home for some time. Even in the final few seasons of Lee Radford's reign they failed to consistently make home advantage pay and it cost them dear at times.

It’s been a cause of frustration for the club’s hierarchy and supporters, who have