Super League attendances as Hull derby dwarfed by strong Wigan v St Helens crowd

Hull FC recorded their second lowest ever Hull derby crowd at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, with the official attendance given as 15,392. The lowest crowd was back in 2021, albeit at the end of the coronavirus pandemic, when just 13,709 watched Hull defeat Rovers 23-22.

Hull KR, meanwhile, completed a first clean sweep over Hull since 2009 with their 24-10 success, following on from wins on the opening round and at Easter. They’ve also won the last four derbies at the MKM Stadium and six of the last eight at all venues across the last three seasons.

Elsewhere, Wigan Warriors and St Helens recorded a huge figure of 20,152 at the DW Stadium, with the home side holding firm to defeat the Saints 16-12. The victory keeps Matt Peet’s side four points clear at the top of the Super League table, with a game still in hand.

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At the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington Wolves recorded their lowest gate of the season as 8,471 saw them defeat Leeds Rhinos 30-18. The win keeps them in second place, with Hull KR and St Helens locked on the same number of points.

In the South of France, Catalans Dragons posted an attendance of 7,750 as they defeated Salford Red Devils 20-0, while Leigh Leopards edged past Huddersfield Giants 20-16 in front of 7,160.

London Broncos recorded the lowest attendance of the season in their ‘on the road’ game at Ebbsfleet United Football Club. A crowd of 2,050 saw Castleford Tigers run out 34-20 winners at the Kent based venue, with the Broncos still rooted at the foot of the table.

Super League round 17 attendances
Wigan 16 St Helens 12, 20,152
Hull FC 10 Hull KR 24 – 15,392
Warrington 30 Leeds 18 – 8,471
Catalans 20 Salford 0 – 7,750
Leigh 20 Huddersfield 16 – 7,160
London 20 Castleford 34 – 2,050

Super League averages so far
Wigan (6) – 15,558
Leeds (9) – 14,253
St Helens (9) – 12,139
Hull FC (8) – 12,260
Hull KR (9) – 9,967 (two attendances tbc)
Warrington (10) – 9,649
Catalans (10) – 8,990
Leigh (7) – 8,318
Castleford (9) – 8,029 (one attendance tbc)
Huddersfield (6) – 5,150
Salford (9) – 4,948
London (9) – 3,435

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