Match preview Salford Red Devils v Hull FC

It's the final game of the super league season for Salford against Hull FC before they start their middle 8 challenge. Here is Rob with the preview.

With both teams looking for a win for different reasons this contest on Friday may prove to be a special one.

Hull FC are chasing super league glory after a very impressive season which have kept the fans on the edge of their seats.

Salford are looking to cement their 9th place finish with a win. This would give them 4 critical home games to win in their attempt to avoild the drop.

Battles

Danny Houghton is having a fantastic season for Hull FC, he can be very dangerous around the ruck area and being top tackler in super league he will be somebody to watch both in attack and defence.

With Tommy Lee out injured Logan Tompkins has stepped up to be Salfords #No1 hooker.
In his 2nd spell at the Reds he has produced some great performances throughout this season and will be a key player for Salford in the middle 8s.

Scott Taylor became a fans favourite for Salford Red Devils last season for his no nonsense running style and 100% efforts in a Red Shirt. He seems to have continued his great form in the black and white of Hull this season which will be a concern for Salford.

Craig Kopjack has had a amazing season for Salford Red Devils filling the big shoes left by Scott Taylor at the end of last season.  A tireless worker in both attack and defence and showing great leadership qualities on the field he is a front runner for podcast player of the year so far.

Marc Sneyd have become a influential player at Hull FC, never reaily getting a opportunity at Salford he moved on and has never looked back. A top goal kicker and very creative a main player for Hull this season.

Rob Lui is coming back into form for Salford Red Devils just before the middle 8s begin. A fine performance away at Widnes shows that on his day Lui is Salfords talisman. Fans of the Salford Red Devils are hoping for more of the same in the coming weeks.

Previous encounters

1998 Salford 12 hull 4.
1999 Salford 38 hull 18
2000 Salford 30 hull 22.
2000 Salford 33 hull 24
2001 Salford 24 hull 36
2002 Salford 10 hull 24
2004 Salford 20 hull 44
2004 Salford 8 hull 12
2005 Salford 12 hull 22
2006 Salford 20 hull 24
2007 Salford 18 hull 35
2009 Salford 14 hull 18
2010 Salford 27 hull 20
2011 Salford 16 hull 32
2012 Salford 24 hull 22
2013 Salford 18 hull 24
2014 Salford 35 hull 22
2015 Salford 32 hull 28
Super league record Played 18. Won 8. Lost 10.