Why should I watch?

To see if The Wire can back up promising recent signs and make it three victories in succession.

It was a tricky start to the season for Steve Price’s side as they lost to Leeds and Huddersfield, but wins over Widnes and Wigan have shown signs that things are slowly but surely coming together.

A Friday night trek to the KCOM Stadium is one of the most notoriously difficult trips Super League can throw up, both on the pitch and logistically.

If Wolves can come back along the M62 with two more points in the boot, it will be a significant shout-out to the rest of the competition that they mean business.

Warrington Guardian:

The KCOM Stadium is historically an extremely tough place to go and win. Picture by Mike Boden

What about the snow?

East Yorkshire has taken a bit of a battering as “The Beast from the East” weather front brings the country pretty much to a standstill.

At the moment, this game is the only one in Super League that has survived the weather and Hull FC have expressed no concerns so far about the condition of the KCOM Stadium’s pitch, which is equipped with undersoil heating.

Hull City Football Club played on it against Barnsley on Tuesday night without issue, but the weather has worsened significantly since then.

Of primary concern will be the condition of roads and walkways surrounding the stadium and the Black and Whites have said everything is being done to keep fans safe.

Supporters have been advised to allow for extra travel time and, with temperatures almost certain to drop well below freezing, warm weather clothing is a must!

We will keep you abreast of any updates about whether the game will go ahead throughout the day in the story below.

Will Hull FC v Warrington Wolves go ahead?

What they’ve said.

“They are a quality football team. I haven’t read too much into their recent results,” he said.

“They’ve been a good football club that has been in Super League constantly. It’s important we build off our last two wins.

“If each individual player goes out there and does his job, it gives us every chance.”

Steve Price, Warrington Wolves head coach.

Warrington Guardian:

“We’ve got a couple of boys missing this week, so that’s up to the other boys to step up.

“Warrington have recruited exceptionally well and probably have one of the best squads in the comp.

“If we’re not bang at it then there’s a risk we’ll lose and that’s how rugby league is.”

Lee Radford, Hull FC head coach.

Numbers game:

FC scrum-half Marc Sneyd has scored points in his past 10 games against The Wire, a streak which began when he kicked a goal for Castleford in a 30-14 home loss to Warrington in September 2014.

Warrington team news:

Price will be without England internationals Kevin Brown and Ben Currie for the game as they recover from head and knee injuries respectively.

It has already been confirmed that Declan Patton will take Brown’s place alongside Tyrone Roberts in the halves.

George and Toby King have been drafted into the 19-man squad, while Joe Philbin is back in contention after recovering from a head knock of his own.

Wolves squad: Sitaleki Akauola, Ryan Atkins, Mitch Brown, Daryl Clark, Mike Cooper, Dom Crosby, Bryson Goodwin, Chris Hill, Jack Hughes, George King, Toby King, Tom Lineham, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Declan Patton, Joe Philbin, Stefan Ratchford, Tyrone Roberts, Morgan Smith, Ben Westwood.

Warrington Guardian:

Toby King could make his first Super League appearance of the season. Picture by Mike Boden.

Hull FC team news:

The Black and Whites are without some key players through injury, with the most recent bad news being star half-back Albert Kelly’s failure to recover from being knocked out in Saturday’s 28-18 loss at Castleford.

Radford was already missing captain Danny Houghton with a calf injury, while prop Mickey Paea is set to miss several weeks with a fractured hand.

However, the Airlie Birds have been handed a boost in that vice-captain Scott Taylor has recovered sooner than expected from appendicitis and is in contention to play.

Jake Connor is set to partner Marc Sneyd in the halves, with Carlos Tuimavave coming into the three-quarter line.

Hull FC squad: Jamie Shaul, Bureta Faraimo, Carlos Tuimavave, Josh Griffin, Fetuli Talanoa, Marc Sneyd, Scott Taylor, Liam Watts, Dean Hadley, Mark Minichiello, Josh Bowden, Jake Connor, Jordan Abdull, Danny Washbrook, Brad Fash, Sika Manu, Jansin Turgut, Jordan Lane, Masi Matongo.

Warrington Guardian:

Scott Taylor could return earlier than expected for Hull. Picture by Mike Boden

One to watch:

Jamie Shaul

The homegrown full-back has become one of the mainstays of the FC team over the past few years.

Extremely confident under the high ball, the 25-year-old’s pace and quick footwork also makes him one of the most dangerous broken-field runners in the competition.

Shaul was FC’s top try-scorer last year with 21 efforts and is already off the mark for this year after scoring in their opening-day victory over Huddersfield.

Match odds (via Betfred):

Hull FC 4/7.

Warrington 6/4.

Draw 20/1.

Essential info:

When: Friday, March 2, 2018.

Kick off: 7.45pm.

Where: KCOM Stadium, West Park, Hull HU3 6JU.

Officials.

Referee: Ben Thaler.

Touch judges: T Crashley, A Martin.

Video referee: Phil Bentham.

Warrington Guardian:

Ben Thaler will referee The Wire for the second consecutive week. Picture by Mike Boden

Matchday ticket prices:

£23 adults, £20 concessions (aged 60+) and young persons (aged 17-21), £10 juniors (aged 16 and under).

How can I follow the game?

THE Warrington Guardian will, as always be providing extensive coverage of tonight’s game.

As the game nears, ‘Matchday Live’ will be up and running at around 6pm. Sports reporter Matt Turner will be in position at the KCOM Stadium to bring you all the build-up, match action as it happens and post-match reaction.

Look out for Matt’s Facebook Live videos before and after the game on our ‘Warrington Wolves – Warrington Guardian’ page, while a post-match gallery of photos will also be available courtesy of photographer Mike Boden.

You will be able to join in the discussion with us via our social media channels, ‘Warrington Wolves – Warrington Guardian’ on Facebook and @WG_Sport on Twitter.