Super League final-round schedule confirmed as Hull KR and Hull FC games moved
Hull KR and Hull FC will bring the curtain down on the regular season next Thursday after their final-round fixtures were moved forward.
Rovers, who could secure the League Leaders' Shield this weekend when they travel to Wakefield Trinity, face Warrington Wolves at Craven Park, while Hull entertain Catalans Dragons across the city at the same time.
The Black and Whites must beat Warrington on Saturday to keep their top-six hopes alive heading into the last game.
A defeat for Wakefield against Rovers could set up the chance for Hull to clinch a play-off place when Catalans visit.
That would make Trinity's trip to Salford Red Devils the following night a dead rubber in an anti-climactic end to the play-off race.
Wakefield could yet secure a top-six place this weekend, while matching Hull's result would leave their destiny in their hands heading to Salford.
Trinity's date with the Red Devils is one of four fixtures on the final night, a bill headlined by Leeds Rhinos' away game against Wigan Warriors.
The Rhinos remain in the battle for second spot heading into the penultimate round but could still finish as low as fifth.
Elsewhere next Friday, St Helens host Castleford Tigers and fellow title hopefuls Leigh Leopards welcome Huddersfield Giants.
Full round 27 schedule (all games 8pm kick-off)
Thursday, September 18
Hull KR v Warrington Wolves
Hull FC v Catalans Dragons
Friday, September 19
St Helens v Castleford Tigers
Leigh Leopards v Huddersfield Giants
Salford Red Devils v Wakefield Trinity
Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos
Play-off schedule
Eliminators: Friday, September 26 (3rd v 6th) and Saturday, September 27 (4th v 5th) – both 8pm.
Semi-finals: Friday, October 3 (2nd v highest ranked eliminator winner, 8pm) and Saturday, October 4 (1st v lowest ranked eliminator winner, 530pm).
Grand Final: Old Trafford, Saturday, October 11 (6pm).