In depth- London Broncos vs Hull FC (Betfred Super League Round 11)
London Broncos vs Hull FC is a matchup which is the joint 4th most frequent in Bronco’s Super League history with the fixture taking place on 44 occasions and 51 times across all competitions. Out of these 51 occasions, the Broncos have won 18 times, lost 30 times, and drawn three times. The Broncos have played Hull FC at home on 26 occasions with the Broncos winning 13, losing 10 and drawing 3.
The first matchup between London Broncos & Hull FC took place on September 13th, 1981, where Hull FC beat Fulham RL 21-5 at the Boulevard in front of a crowd of 16,059. The first time that the Broncos played against Hull FC in London, Hull FC beat Fulham RL 11-5 at Craven Cottage in front of a crowd of 9,481. The last time that the Broncos played against Hull FC in London was on March 24th, 2019, where Hull FC came away 28-24 winners. This weekend is the first time that the London Broncos have welcomed Hull FC to the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Hull FC have taken on the Broncos in three of their different names since their first meeting in 1982 (Fulham RL, Harlequins RL & London Broncos) and the two sides have played each other at many different venues across their history including Craven Cottage, the Boulevard, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, the Stoop, Craven Park, the Valley, Griffin Park, KC Stadium, Welford Road, Brewery Field, Murrayfield, Priestfield, Hive Stadium, Trailfinders & MKM stadium!
The Broncos have already taken on Hull FC earlier this season (Round 3) at the MKM Stadium where Hull came away 28-24 victors. Click the video below to check out the match highlights!
Throughout the years of this fixture, the Broncos have accumulated a points difference of -299, scoring 905 points and conceding 1204 points. London’s biggest win against Hull FC in London came on July 5th, 1998, where the Broncos came away 38-6 victors. The largest points margin which the Broncos have ever beaten Hull FC by came on June 20th, 1999, where the Broncos beat FC 6-47 at the Boulevard. Hull FC’s biggest win against the Broncos in London came on May 31st, 2004 (12-50) at the Hive Stadium.
Hull FC honours
First Division/Super League winners: 1919/20, 1920/21, 1935/36, 1955/56, 1957/58, 1982/83, 1990/91.
Challenge Cup Winners: 1913/14, 1981/82, 2005, 2016, 2017.
London Broncos vs Hull FC
Last ten meetings:
Hull FC 28, London Broncos 24 (3/3/24)
Hull FC 35, London Broncos 22 (11/7/19)
London Broncos 24, Hull FC 28 (24/3/19)
(at Trailfinders Sports Ground, Ealing)
London Broncos 12, Hull FC 50 (31/5/14)
(at The Hive, Barnet)
Hull FC 40, London Broncos 4 (21/4/14)
Hull FC 48, London Broncos 12 (3/5/13)
London Broncos 18, Hull FC 18 (23/3/13)
(at Twickenham Stoop)
London Broncos 12, Hull FC 14 (20/5/12)
(at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham)
Hull FC 22, London Broncos 14 (19/2/12)
Hull FC 38, Harlequins 6 (12/6/11)
