Super League: Warrington seal home play-off spot as Wakefield also book post-season place

Warrington guaranteed a home play-off spot after withstanding a late Hull FC fightback to claim a 16-14 Betfred Super League win at the MKM Stadium.

Sam Burgess's side looked to be cruising to a sixth straight win after back-to-back tries from Leon Hayes and Matty Ashton put them well in control towards the end of the first half.

The hosts had more than matched their opponents in the opening stages and looked set to reach the interval level after Warrington captain George Williams and Hull's Aidan Sezer traded early penalties, but hesitation under two high kicks cost the home side dear and Warrington went in 10 points clear.

When Josh Thewlis crossed for Warrington's third try 10 minutes into the second half it looked all over, but the Black and Whites, playing their last home game of the season, belatedly stirred.

Quick converted tries from Ethan O'Neill and Tom Briscoe, who is preparing to bring his 17-year career to a close, thrust them back into contention and left the visitors clinging on to seal a top-four slot.

Victory may also have come at a price for Warrington after Aaron Lindop failed a head injury assessment while Burgess lost both Luke Thomas and Joe Philbin to apparent leg injuries.