Hull FC v Salford

■ Kick- off: Thursday 6pm

■ Team news: Full- back Jamie Shaul and prop Josh Bowden return to the Hull FC squad after injuries kept them out of Saturday’s Challenge Cup loss to Wigan. But Gareth Ellis is still recovering from a knee problem and youngster Ben McNamara is the other player to drop out of the 21- man squad. Hooker Andy Ackers returns for Salford having been Cup- tied last week while on- loan Huddersfield Giants second- row Oliver Roberts returns following a torn calf muscle.

■ Last meeting: Salford 54, Hull FC 18; August 9 ■ Last six results: Hull FC LWLWWL Salford LWWLLW ■ Referee: Chris Kendall ( Huddersfield) ■ Match odds: Salford receive four- point start