# St Helens Super League play-off pursuit

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/st-helens-super-league-play-off-pursuit
> Updated: 2026-08-26T10:01:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

St Helens interim coach Eamon O’Carroll has established a goal for his team to win their final three Super League fixtures to keep their play-off ambitions alive. The club faces upcoming matches against Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Leopards, and Hull KR.

Ahead of the match against Leeds Rhinos, St Helens will be playing without Jackson Hastings due to suspension, with Jonny Lomax expected to step in. The squad also welcomes the return of David Klemmer and Mark Percival.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: St Helens target three wins to secure Super League play-off hopes

St Helens interim coach Eamon O’Carroll has called for three consecutive wins to secure a Super League play-off spot ahead of their match against Leeds Rhinos.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-helens-target-three-wins-to-secure-super-league-play-off-hopes

### 2026-08-04: Hull FC battle to avoid wooden spoon as losing streak continues

Hull FC, under interim coach Andy Last, face a seven‑game losing streak and risk finishing bottom of the Super League, with a crucial match against St Helens ahead.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hull-fc-battle-to-avoid-wooden-spoon-as-losing-streak-continues

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