The Black and Whites will face Championship opposition in the Challenge Cup.
The Challenge Cup trophy.(Image: )
Hull FC will play Salford RLFC in the Challenge Cup third round. The phoenix club of the now defunct Red Devils defeated London based community club Hammersmith Hills Hoists 42-10 in Chiswick this Saturday evening, setting up a home tie with the Black and Whites.
The fixture – to be played at Salford Community Stadium – will take place on the weekend of February 7/8. Full fixture details will be confirmed in due course.
Meanwhile, Salford RLFC will pose a couple of familiar faces for Hull, with Brad Dwyer now representing the club after leaving Leigh Leopards at the end of last season. Owen Haldenby, a former FC academy and reserves prop, also made his Salford debut in London.
After Saturday’s round two results, some other third round ties are now confirmed, including Barrow Raiders vs York Knights, Sheffield Eagles vs Warrington Wolves, Hunslet vs Huddersfield Giants, and Swinton Lions vs Wakefield Trinity.
Hull KR already knew their round three opponent after Lock Lane received a second found bye following the collapse of Featherstone Rovers. The Castleford based community club have opted to reverse the fixture, with the game now taking place at Craven Park.
The remaining second round ties take place on Sunday afternoon.
Revised Challenge Cup third round drawSwinton Lions vs Wakefield TrinityThatto Heath Crusaders OR Widnes Vikings vs Leeds RhinosBarrow Raiders vs York KnightsBatley Bulldogs OR Hunslet ARLFC vs Catalans DragonsNorth Wales Crusaders OR Bedford Tigers vs Leigh LeopardsLock Lane vs Hull KRBlackbrook OR Workington Town vs St HelensWaterhead OR Rochdale Hornets vs Wigan WarriorsLondon Broncos OR Wests Warriors vs Bradford BullsSheffield Eagles vs Warrington WolvesSalford RLFC vs Hull FCHunslet vs Huddersfield GiantsDoncaster OR Newcastle Thunder vs Castleford TigersHalifax Panthers OR London Chargers vs Mirfield Spartans OR Goole VikingsOldham OR Orrell vs Dewsbury Rams OR West HullHeworth OR Keighley Cougars vs Midlands Hurricanes OR Aberavon Fighting IrishChallenge Cup 2026 key dates:Second Round (Championship clubs enter) – Jan 24-25Third Round (Super League clubs enter) – Feb 7-8Fourth Round (last 16) – March 14-15Quarter Finals – April 11-12Semi Finals – May 9/10Final – Saturday May 30