St Helens' play-off hopes fade after loss to Hull FC
Harvey Barron's first senior hat-trick inspires lowly Hull FC to a first win at the BrewDog Stadium in nine years as St Helens' season continues to unravel.
Hull FC secured a crucial away win against St Helens, marking their first victory at the BrewDog Stadium in nine years, and ending the Saints' hopes of securing a Super League play-off spot. The match, held at St Helens, saw Hull FC's wing, Jared Barron, score a remarkable hat-trick, including his first senior hat-trick, as the visitors dominated the second half to secure a 28-18 victory.
St Helens suffered further setbacks with additional injuries to players Lewis Welsby and James Bell, who was replaced by former Saint, James Bell, in the second half. The loss left St Helens looking like they may miss out on the play-offs, with only five games remaining in the season.
Written by urgent.news from BBC Sport's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — it may contain errors, so check the original before relying on it.
