Arthur's late drop goal seals dramatic Hull FC win over Catalans

Hull FC edged out Catalans Dragons 27-26 in a thrilling Super League encounter at Stade Gilbert Brutus, with Jake Arthur's drop goal in the final five minutes proving decisive against a side coached by former Hull boss John Cartwright.

Hull raced into an early lead, scoring inside three minutes when James Bell fed Logan Moy for the opening try, converted by Aidan Sezer. A second try followed in the 13th minute after Ethan O'Neill knocked back a kick for Arthur Romano to set up Lewis Martin, who crossed against Catalans for the fourth consecutive match.

Catalans hit back through tries from Charlie Staines, Kruise Leeming, Edenn Rogers-Smith and Leo Darrelatour, taking the lead in the 46th minute. Sezer kicked two penalties for Hull during this spell, while Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet added a penalty for the home side.

Prop Harvie Hill kept Hull's hopes alive with a solo try in the 63rd minute, and Sezer converted his own score five minutes later to level the game, setting the stage for Arthur's match-winning drop goal.

The result gave Hull only their second win in their last 10 Super League matches. The game was officiated by referee Tara Jones.