Hull FC has announced its 21-man squad ahead of the much-anticipated Betfred Challenge Cup Round 4 match against the Leigh Leopards. This significant fixture, set for Saturday, marks the first cup clash between the two teams since 2005.
Hull FC Squad Details
This year signifies the first time in 2026 that Hull FC’s Head Coach, John Cartwright, has named an unchanged squad. The team is keen to secure a place in the Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals for the second consecutive year.
Unavailable Players
Unfortunately, Hull FC will be without several key players for this weekend’s match. The following players are sidelined due to injuries:
- Will Pryce (ACL)
- Harvey Barron (ankle)
- Herman Ese’ese (Achilles)
- Joe Batchelor (calf)
- Jed Cartwright (hamstring)
- Ryan Westerman (foot)
- Roman Dawson (knee)
Complete Squads Comparison
Here is the complete list of the players selected for Hull FC:
| Number | Player |
|---|---|
| 3 | Davy Litten |
| 4 | Zak Hardaker |
| 5 | Lewis Martin |
| 6 | Jacob Arthur |
| 7 | Aidan Sezer |
| 9 | Amir Bourouh |
| 10 | Harvie Hill |
| 13 | John Asiata |
| 14 | Cade Cust |
| 15 | James Bell |
| 16 | Sam Lisone |
| 18 | Ligi Sao |
| 19 | Tom Briscoe |
| 20 | Yusuf Aydin |
| 21 | Arthur Romano |
| 22 | Connor Bailey |
| 23 | Brad Fash |
| 24 | Logan Moy |
| 25 | Matty Laidlaw |
| 27 | Callum Kemp |
| 30 | Will Kirby |
This cup meeting serves not only as a competitive match but also as a reminder of Hull’s successful history, as the team won its third Challenge Cup title in 2005. Fans eagerly await this clash with the Leigh Leopards, hoping for another remarkable performance.
